39 Steps @ Warner

I did not really know what to expect when heading to thursday's 39 Steps at the Warner Theatre. I did read a good review which gave me an inkling. You see, I was sort of expecting a play about an Alfred Hitchcock movie and since my preconceived notion of an Alfred Hitchcock movie is a suspense thriller, I just supposed this would be a stage version of the same. It was and wasn't and the result was far superior. It was basically a spoof of spy thrillers that reminded me of the Fugitive with Harison Ford (though that is just my age showing as I know that was in fact just a remake of an earlier version). But in addition, it had wonderful effects, amazing slapstick choreography, and ingenious use of costume and character transitions as there was only a four person cast. LOVED IT.