Photo Flash: Tessa Churchard Joins the Cast of THE 39 STEPS in London

Tessa Churchard has joined the cast of West End's THE 39 STEPS as Annabella Schmidt, Pamela and Margaret.

THE 39 STEPS, winner of the Olivier Award for 'Best New Comedy,' also features Alan Perrin, Nigel Betts,and Jo Stone-Fewings

Best known as Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 thriller and based on a book by John Buchan, The 39 Steps has been playing sell-out shows at the Criterion since transferring from the Tricycle Theatre. Patrick Barlow's comedic adaptation contains every single scene from Hitchcock's movie, including the first theatrical bi-plane crash ever staged and the well-known 'stockings and suspenders' scene. Under Maria Aitken's production, The 39 Steps is performed by four actors playing over 150 roles.

THE 39 STEPS is currently booking at the Criterion Theatre, Picadilly Circus, London SW1. Performances are Monday through Saturday at 7:45 PM; 8 PM. Matinees are Tuesdays at 3 PM and Saturdays at 4 PM. For tickets, call the box office at 0870-060-2313.

Tessa Churchard, Jo Stone-Fewings, Alan Perrin and Nigel Bett

Tessa Churchard

Tessa Churchard and Jo Stone-Fewings

Alan Perrin, Nigel Betts, Jo Stone-Fewings and Tessa Churchard .

Alan Perrin, Tessa Churchard, Nigel Betts and Jo Stone-Fewings

Photos by Tristram Kenton