The 39 Steps - Strausberg Open-Air

Die 39 Stufen - A crime comedy based on John Buchan and Alfred Hitchcock

An unexpected evening visitor, a mysterious warning and a death that comes far too suddenly - for Richard Hannay, this is the start of an adventure that follows far less orderly rules than his previously well-arranged life. He barely sets foot on the first rickety step before the next one gives way. Before he knows it, he finds himself in the middle of a story where every detail suddenly looks suspicious.

At the heart of all the mysteries lies a shadowy organisation: Die 39 Stufen. What it is planning remains unclear. What it sets in motion is a wild mix of suspense, pursuit and surprisingly comic moments - because the line between danger and situational comedy turns out to be remarkably thin.

"Die 39 Stufen" is a crime comedy with pace, wit and a healthy dose of irony, showing just how quickly apparent certainties can start to crumble.