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  • Venue Marylebone Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 30 August 2025
  • Running time 1 hour 35 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 14+

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Following a sold-out, smash-hit run out of town, hilarious new comedy A Role to Die For is playing London’s Marylebone Theatre for a strictly limited summer season.

This razor-sharp new comedy from Jordan Waller (The Durrells) and Olivier Award-winning director Derek Bond promises a riotous night of high-stakes scandal, sharp wit, and heart-pounding decisions.

The show stars Tanya Franks (EastEnders, Othello – National Theatre) as Deborah, Hollywood’s casting queen ready to unveil the next face of the world’s most famous spy.

But when her perfect choice gets caught in a tabloid storm, Deborah faces an impossible decision: cling to the safe, familiar formula, or gamble everything on a bold, new legacy.

Hilarious, heartfelt, and packed with jaw-dropping twists, A Role To Die For dives deep into the explosive clash between tradition and progress — where every decision could change history.

A Role to Die For is playing at Marylebone Theatre from 26 July to 30 August 2025.

SHE’S NOT JUST CASTING A ROLE. SHE’S GAMBLING WITH A LEGACY.

It’s the eve of the biggest casting reveal in Hollywood: Deborah is about to announce the next face of the world’s most legendary spy franchise. The tux is pressed, the martinis are chilled… until the rumours start flying. Her perfect pick? Caught in a scandal that would make even their on-screen alter ago look tame.

With a ticking clock and a legacy on the line, Deborah must make an impossible choice: stick to the sleek, suited formula the world knows, or dare to let the next generation redefine a global icon.

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Tanya Franks
Tanya Franks

Who is in the cast of A Role to Die For?

Starring Tanya Franks (EastEnders, Pulling, Broadchurch) as Deborah, with Philip Bretherton (As Time Goes By, The Final Cut) as Malcolm, Harry Goodson-Bevan (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Saturday Night Fever) as Quinn, and Obioma Ugoala (Hamilton, Frozen The Musical) as Theo

Who are the creative team of A Role to Die For?

  • Written by Jordan Waller
  • Directed by Derek Bond
  • Set and costume design by Cory Shipp
  • Lighting design by Adam Foley
  • Sound design by Amanda Priestley
  • Video design by Matt Powell
  • Associate Director Anna Ryder
  • Produced by DEM Productions, in association with Barn Theatre, Melting Pot, and Bob & Co

Important Notes

Content warning: Contains strong language & adult themes.

Venue Information

Marylebone Theatre , Rudolf Steiner House, 35 Park Road , London, NW1 6XT

Nearest Tube or Train: Baker Street (underground), London Marylebone (train)

Nearest Buses: 13, 113, 139, 189, 274, N113

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Critics' reviews of A Role to Die For

★★★★ "Made me laugh out loud... Highly amusing" - Daily Mail

★★★★ "Good fun" - Mail on Sunday

★★★★ "A witty take on casting the next James Bond... The show is a tonic, and deserves an audience beyond Cirencester" - The Telegraph

Frequently Asked Questions

A Role to Die For is playing at the Marylebone Theatre in London
The running time of A Role to Die For is 1 hour 35 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for A Role to Die For are: 14+
Yes, A Role to Die For has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday
No, sorry, A Role to Die For has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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