Strangers on a Train brings a deadly game to Leicester stage
‘Truly thrilling’ production awaits at Curve
Two screen and stage favourites will lead the cast in a new production of the classic thriller Strangers on a Train, which comes to Leicester next year.
Lewis Cope and Jonny Labey are starring in the adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s celebrated novel, famously brought to the screen by Alfred Hitchcock.
It tells of Charles Bruno and Guy Haines, two men who meet on a train. Charles thinks up the perfect crime. Guy Haines dismisses it as a joke – but Bruno isn’t joking. As Bruno’s obsession spirals out of control, Guy finds himself trapped in a nightmare of guilt, manipulation and fear.
The production will see Lewis Cope take on the role of Charles Bruno, one of Highsmith’s most chilling and psychologically complex characters, opposite Jonny Labey as Guy Haines, the unsuspecting stranger drawn into his deadly game.
Lewis Cope’s previous stage roles include Leonard Vole in the London production of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution and Brahms in the UK tour of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. He is widely recognised for his portrayal of Nicky Milligan in Emmerdale, for which he received a Rising Star nomination at the 2023 National Television Awards, and his hugely popular appearance on the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing, where he and his professional partner Katya Jones made it through to week eleven.
Jonny Labey has appeared in numerous stage productions, including originating the leading role of Scott Hastings in the West End production of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom. He is also widely known to TV audiences for his portrayal of Rex Gallagher in Hollyoaks and Paul Coker in EastEnders.
David Gilbery, chief executive of production company Bill Kenwright Ltd, said: “We’re delighted to have Lewis and Jonny taking on two of Patricia Highsmith’s most fascinating characters in our new production of Strangers on a Train. This has all the ingredients for a truly thrilling stage production.”
The production will run at the Curve from Tuesday July 13 to Saturday July 17. Visit www.curveonline.co.uk or call 0116 242 3595 to book or for more information.