The cast is announced, and a trailer released for Ira Levin’s thrilling and deadly game of cat and mouse, Deathtrap, directed by Tam Williams and opening at The Mill at Sonning Theatre.
Sidney Bruhl, a once-successful playwright now struggling for a hit, has invited the younger and aspiring writer, Clifford Andersen, to his home to discuss Clifford’s brilliant new play. However, as the night unfolds, it becomes clear that things are not as they seem. As tension builds and dark secrets are revealed, Sidney and Clifford become embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Nerve jangling thriller Deathtrap never fails to keep audiences on the edge of their seats with unexpected plot twists, whip-smart dialogue, and tons of suspense. It is a thrilling theatrical experience that will leave you guessing until the very end.
Ira Levin is recognised as one of the most accomplished writers of suspense and horror fiction of all time. His most popular novels, including Rosemary’s Baby, The Stepford Wives, The Boys from Brazil were all adapted into successful films, as was his play DEATHTRAP in 1982, starring Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve.
Deathtrap holds the record for the longest- running comedy-thriller on Broadway with almost 1800 performances, and was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Play.
The cast announced today is; Nick Waring (Sidney Bruhl), George Watkins (Clifford Anderson), Emily Raymond (Myra Bruhl), and Issy van Randwyck (Helga ten Dorp).
Deathtrap is at the Mill at Sonning February 8 – March 30 2024.
