Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have the Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! A man’s listless London life spirals out of control when a neighbor bursts in with a top-secret notebook full of cryptic codes and a frantic story of an impending assassination.
He is soon on the run to save himself and his country. He bumps into feisty suffragette and their fates become intertwined as they navigate murder, betrayal and near death to untangle a plot of national importance. In the process, they learn the charms and challenges of human nature. This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat has over 150 zany characters, played by an incredibly talented small cast. It’s packed with nonstop laughs, an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance! This funny, fast-paced whodunit is a must for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! Performances are September 27 to October 25; Saturdays at 8 p.m. on October 4, 11 and 25. There will also be a Saturday matinee on October 18. Sunday matinees are October 12 and 26 at 2 p.m.
Reservations can be made by calling the Canyon Theatre Guild box office at 661-799-2702. The Canyon Theatre Guild is located at 24242 Main Street in Downtown Newhall.