Die 39 Stufen - Strausberg Open-Air

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

An unexpected evening guest, a mysterious warning and a death that comes far too suddenly - for Richard Hannay, this is the start of an adventure that follows very different rules from his previously orderly life. He barely sets foot on the first wobbly 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 stands a shadowy organisation: Die 39 Stufen. What it's planning? Unknown. What it sets in motion? A wild mix of suspense, pursuit and surprisingly comic moments. 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. A theatre evening that shows how quickly apparent certainties can start to crumble - and how entertaining it can be to close in on the unknown.