Deathtrap at Metro Theatre

Ira Levin’s Deathtrap offers twists and turns, as well as laughs, at Metro Theatre

Novelist and playwright Ira Levin is probably best known for his books such as Rosemary’s Baby, The Stepford Wives and Sliver. But it’s his play Deathtrap that garnered him fame on Broadway: Deathtrap was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play in 1978, won the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Play in 1980, and holds the record as the longest-running thriller in Broadway’s history. This comedy-thriller was later made into a film which starred Christopher Reeve, Michael Caine and Dyan Cannon.
Sidney Bruhl (Drew Taylor) is a famous playwright of thrillers, but he hasn’t had a hit in years. Along comes Clifford Anderson (James Behenna), an enthusiastic student and fan of Sidney’s, who’s just written the perfect play – a five-character, one-set, two-act thriller. Certainly Sidney should have a piece of this pie? After all, it was his teaching that influenced Clifford! Sidney’s wife Myra (Melanie Preston) suggests the two men collaborate, but soon even Sidney’s lawyer (Don Briard) isn’t sure whether the two playwrights are working with or against each other. And does the psychic next door (Deborah Tom) know something the others don’t?
“It is a classic thriller, a genre with a style, a manner and an audience of its own. If you like thrillers, do see it. I promise you that it is vintage.” ~ NY Post
“Deathtrap offers everything you need for a great night at the theatre: drama, mystery, romance, suspense, humour, sentiment, a strong storyline, great characters, and even a psychic neighbour.” ~ Metro Theatre

Deathtrap runs January 11 to February 8, 2014, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm.
There will be two matinees: January 19 and February 2 at 2:30pm.
Tickets are $25 for adults or $22 for seniors and students.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite.ca or the box office at 604-266-7191.
Metro Theatre is located at 1370 SW Marine Drive in Vancouver.

Authors

• Ira Levin