Check out the latest photos and videos of the new stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller North by Northwest, adapted and directed by Emma Rice.

North by Northwest started performances at York Theatre Royal in March 2025, and is touring to Manchester, Liverpool, Brighton, Bath, Cheltenham, and the Alexandra Palace Theatre in London.

New in: See the latest production photos for North by Northwest, starring Ewan Wardrop (A Monster Calls) as Roger Thornhill, Karl Queensborough (Hamilton) as Philip Vandamm, Mirabelle Gremaud (Blue Beard) as Anna, Patrycja Kujawska (Wise Children) as Eva Kendall, Simon Oskarsson (Hadestown) as Valerian, and Katy Owen (The Buddha of Suburbia) as The Professor.

First-look: North by Northwest – Production photos

This riotously funny stage adaptation of Hitchcock’s film turns the original thriller on its head, with six shape-shifting performers, a fabulous ‘50s soundtrack, and a lot of hats!

Joining Emma Rice in the creative team are: Set and Costume Designer Rob Howell; Sound Designer Simon Baker; Lighting Designer Malcolm Rippeth; Choreographer and Movement Director Etta Murfitt; and Creative Consultant Mark Kaufman.

Photos: North by Northwest – in rehearsals

Also check out behind-the-scenes rehearsal photos of the cast.

North by Northwest is co-produced by Wise Children, York Theatre Royal, HOME Manchester, and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse.

North by Northwest is playing the Alexandra Palace Theatre in London from 11 to 22 June 2025.

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Main photo: North by Northwest. Ewan Wardrop. Photo by Steve Tanner

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