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A gripping, psychological thriller.
Location
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR
Telephone
01284 769505- Date
- 9th October 2026 - 24th October 2026
About this event
A gripping, psychological thriller.
1995. The Swiss Alps.
Catherine Russell stars as Patricia Highsmith, author of The Talented Mr Ripley, has retreated from the world. Surrounded by her collection of literature and antique weaponry, she finds solace in her cats, her cigarettes, and the silence of the mountains. The queen of the thriller has nothing left to prove.
When a polished young man sent by her New York publisher arrives at her door, he appears to have one purpose: to persuade Patricia to write the final instalment of her best-selling Ripley series. The last outing for fiction’s most seductive and charming manipulator – Tom Ripley.
But as day breaks over the mountains, it becomes clear that the charming stranger is set on a far more sinister mission…
A Theatre Royal production inspired by the life of Patricia Highsmith, written by Joanna Murray-Smith.
‘A gripping psychological thriller. Creeps up on you and then has you on the edge of your seat’ – The Sunday Telegraph
Tickets
£12-£33
Act 2 – Post Show Talks in association with Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival:
Sat 10 Oct, 7.30pm | After the evening performance, Andrew Wilson will be hosted by Margaret Meyer. Andrew is author of Beautiful Shadow – A Life of Patricia Highsmith.
Sat 17 Oct, 2pm | After the matinee performance, Jill Dawson will be hosted by Kate Sawyer. Jill is author of The Crime Writer.
Access Performances:
Audio Described | Sat 17 Oct, 7.30pm
BSL Interpreted | Wed 21 Oct, 7.30pm
Captioned performances | Thu 22 Oct, 2pm & 7.30pm
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About the Venue
Theatre Royal presents a vibrant, year-round programme of drama, music, dance and comedy, featuring many of this country’s leading companies and performers.
It has built a reputation of producing quality dramas and productions including the ever popular annual pantomime. Browse what’s on at www.theatreroyal.org/upcoming.
Alongside our on-stage programme of shows, the theatre offers a wide-ranging educational and community-based programme of activities and opportunities to engage people from 5 – 105 years of age, see more about our community involvement work at www.theatreroyal.org/get-involved
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds was designed and built in 1819 by William Wilkins. With many of its original features still intact, it is a superb example of a Regency playhouse and one of the most beautiful, intimate and historic theatres in the world.
Guided Tours operate from 7 April to 27 August bookable through Theatre Royal’s Website or from the box office. If you have requests outside of these times do call us to discuss your requirements. www.theatreroyal.org/shows/theatre-tour-2022/
Theatre goers can now also enjoy pre-show dining provided by LÉA: a delicious new artisan food range from award-winning Maison Bleue.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bury St Edmunds and its Regency jewel.
