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The MessiahThe Messiah
 
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The 39 Steps
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The Messiah
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Play

Patrick Barlow, The 39 Steps


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Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best New Comedy

Patrick Barlow, The 39 Steps

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best New Comedy

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Review: THE DA VINCI CODE, Salisbury Playhouse Photo
Review: THE DA VINCI CODE, Salisbury Playhouse
by Cheryl Markosky - Apr 16, 2025

As I'm probably one of only a handful who hasn't read the book or seen the film of The Da Vinci Code, I was looking forward to the play based on Dan Brown's bestselling novel of 2003 described as thriller, mystery and treasure hunt.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Reveals Ensemble For 2025 Season Photo
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Reveals Ensemble For 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced its Ensemble for its 2025 season which takes place this summer between May and September. Learn more about the ensemble here!
Guild Festival Theatre Announces Artists for 2025 Summer Season  Photo
Guild Festival Theatre Announces Artists for 2025 Summer Season 
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025

Guild Festival Theatre has announced key artists performing in its 2025 Season. Featuring an exciting season launch event, a world premiere inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet, and more.
World Premiere of RELENTLESS and More Set for Syracuse Stage 25/26 Season Photo
World Premiere of RELENTLESS and More Set for Syracuse Stage 25/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025

The 25/26 season at Syracuse Stage will feature a Broadway hit, fresh revivals of award-winning classics, an inspiring new American musical and a knockout world premiere play. See the full season here!
MS. HOLMES AND MS. WATSON And More Set for Crescent City Stage 2025 Season Photo
MS. HOLMES AND MS. WATSON And More Set for Crescent City Stage 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

Crescent City Stage has announced its 2025 Season Programming opening with the regional premiere of Tiny Beautiful Things, followed by Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B and finishing the year with the return of the audience and critic holiday favorite A Christmas Carol.
THE 39 STEPS Comes to Placer Rep Photo
THE 39 STEPS Comes to Placer Rep
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

“The 39 Steps”, a play by Patrick Barlow, will be brought to the stage by award-winning Placer Community Theater (PCT) in March. Learn more about the production here!
THE 39 STEPS, THE DA VINCI CODE, PRIVATE LIVES, and More Set For Colchester's Mercury Photo
THE 39 STEPS, THE DA VINCI CODE, PRIVATE LIVES, and More Set For Colchester's Mercury Theatre 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced plans for their 2025 season including Essex playwright Emma Jo Pallett's debut full-length play Flumps, a revival of Noël Coward's Private Lives.
Review: THE 39 STEPS, Salisbury Playhouse Photo
Review: THE 39 STEPS, Salisbury Playhouse
by Katie Bourne - Feb 19, 2025

Adapted from Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller, Patrick Barlow’s The 39 Steps takes us on a chronicle of espionage as a begrudging bachelor embarks into a cat and mouse chase from London to the Scottish highlands as he uncovers the clandestine organisation of German spies.
Photos: THE 39 STEPS is Now Playing at Salisbury Playhouse Photo
Photos: THE 39 STEPS is Now Playing at Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

All new production images have been released for The 39 Steps which opened yesterday evening at Salisbury Playhouse. Check out the photos and learn more here!
Full Cast Set For Patrick Barlow's Adaptation of THE 39 STEPS Photo
Full Cast Set For Patrick Barlow's Adaptation of THE 39 STEPS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Wiltshire Creative has announced the full cast for Patrick Barlow's stage adaptation of John Buchan's novel The 39 Steps. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring in the show here!
THE 39 STEPS Begins Tomorrow At OpenStage Photo
THE 39 STEPS Begins Tomorrow At OpenStage
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

OpenStage invites audiences to experience the side-splitting upcoming production of The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the novel by John Buchan, from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock.
Previews: THE 39 STEPS at CVRep Photo
Previews: THE 39 STEPS at CVRep
by Kay Kudukis - Dec 6, 2024

Described as Hitchcock meets Monty Python, The 39 Steps Runs 12-10 thru 22 at CVRep Theatre in Cathedral City, CA.
Interview: Elizabeth Newcomer of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Crescent City Stage Photo
Interview: Elizabeth Newcomer of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Crescent City Stage
by Tara Bennett - Dec 3, 2024

As the holiday season kicks off in New Orleans, beloved traditions like Christmas in the Oaks and festive strolls through the city’s dazzling light displays take center stage. This year, Crescent City Stage is adding a new tradition to the mix with Patrick Barlow’s imaginative adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Emma Thompson-Penned NANNY MCPHEE Musical Eyes 2026 West End Run Photo
Emma Thompson-Penned NANNY MCPHEE Musical Eyes 2026 West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

The musical adaptation of the fantasy movie Nanny McPhee, written by Emma Thompson, is eyeing a run in London's West End in 2026.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Extends at Farmers Alley Theatre Photo
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Extends at Farmers Alley Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, and this unique production is filled with music, puppetry, pantomime, and farce
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Announced At Farmers Alley Theatre Photo
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Announced At Farmers Alley Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Farmers Alley Theatre announced its production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, offering a fresh take on the classic holiday tale. Discover the new elements and creative direction in this seasonal favorite.
Westport Country Playhouse Opens 2024-25 Season with THE 39 STEPS Photo
Westport Country Playhouse Opens 2024-25 Season with THE 39 STEPS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2024

Westport Country Playhouse will open its 2024-25 Season with “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced frenzy of espionage and murderous mayhem based on Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 classic film, with a dash of Monty Python's zany humor, running from October 22 through November 9.
Review: THE 39 STEPS at Little Theatre, University Of Adelaide Photo
Review: THE 39 STEPS at Little Theatre, University Of Adelaide
by Barry Lenny - Oct 28, 2024

How is it done? Wonderfully writes BroadwayWorld's critic.
Review: THE 39 STEPS at Westport Country Playhouse Photo
Review: THE 39 STEPS at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Oct 28, 2024

What did our critic think of THE 39 STEPS at Westport Country Playhouse?
Patrick Barlow's Adaptation of THE 39 STEPS Comes To Salisbury Playhouse Photo
Patrick Barlow's Adaptation of THE 39 STEPS Comes To Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

Adapted from John Buchan's novel, Patrick Barlow's The 39 Steps will be directed by Ryan McBryde – in a co-production with Mercury Theatre Colchester and Octagon Theatre Bolton.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Patrick Barlow written?

Patrick Barlow has written 2 shows including The 39 Steps (Playwright), The Messiah (Playwright).

What awards has Patrick Barlow been nominated for?

Best Play (Tony Awards) for The 39 Steps, Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for The 39 Steps and Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Love Upon The Throne.

What awards has Patrick Barlow won?

Patrick Barlow has won the Best New Comedy award at the Olivier Awards for The 39 Steps.

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