The Basement Company cast of 13 play 65 characters in Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play. Photo / Sam Millen
The Basement Company cast of 13 play 65 characters in Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play. Photo / Sam Millen
Centrepoint's Basement Company is bringing Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play to the stage for three suspenseful nights.
Spies, murder, romance and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast of the master of suspense's earlier films.
With The Lodger, Sabotage, and The 39Steps, this play by Joe Landry is a triple feature complete with vintage commercials. It recreates a daring train chase, a serial killer's ominous presence, and a devastating explosion, created through the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring.
Director Lizzie Tollemache says audiences are in for a treat.
"This exciting, spooky show, combined with the Basement Company's fresh approach and humour, is the perfect way to spend a cosy winter evening with friends at the theatre."
The cast of 13 play 65 characters, equipped with their own unique motivations, personalities and accents. All of the music and sound effects are created by the cast live on stage.
"Our Basement Company have done a bloody good job bringing this show to life on the Centrepoint stage, and they are ready to wrap you in suspense and awe, in true Hitchcockian style," Tollemache says.
The Details What: Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play When: June 10-12, 7.30pm Where: Centrepoint Theatre Tickets: centrepoint.co.nz or 354 5740
