New production images have been released for Peter James’ Picture You Dead, now touring across the UK.

The crime thriller will play Richmond Theatre later this month, from 18 – 22 March 2025.

Starring Coronation Street’s Peter Ash and Casualty’s George Rainsford, the stage adaptation brings James’ bestselling crime thriller to life with gripping intensity.

The first-look photos showcase Ash as a convicted art forger who finds himself entangled in a deadly game of deception, while Rainsford reprises his role as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, investigating a case filled with twists and turns in Brighton’s murky underworld of fine art crime.

Directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and adapted by Shaun McKenna, the play also features Emmerdale star Fiona Wade as Freya Kipling, Jodie Steele as the ruthless Roberta Kilgore, and Strictly Come Dancing champion Ore Oduba, who joins the cast in May as eccentric art collector Stuart Piper.

The production photos capture the tension and drama of the thriller, offering a glimpse at the atmospheric staging and high-stakes confrontations that await audiences. Picture You Dead marks the seventh stage adaptation of James’ work, following the success of Wish You Were Dead and Looking Good Dead.

Peter James shared his excitement about the production, stating, “Seeing these characters come to life on stage is always a thrill. The cast is phenomenal, and I truly believe this is our best adaptation yet.”

The Picture You Dead tour continues across major UK theatres until 2 August 2025. See here for ticket & tour information.

Peter James has written 20 Sunday Times best sellers, and the acclaimed ITV series Grace. This latest thrilling stage adaptation further cements the Grace Series as the most successful modern day crime stage franchise since Agatha Christie.

Don’t miss this world premiere production of Picture You Dead on a tour of the UK.

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Main photo: Scene from Picture You Dead, David Ash & George Rainsford - credit Alistair Muir

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