Fresh from a UK tour this spring/summer, I had a fantastic time playing the lead role of Roger Thornhill in North by Northwest. A Wise Children production Directed by the legendary Emma Rice https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/north-by-northw-york-theatre-ro-2426
Emma Rice takes on film legend Alfred Hitchcock in this riotously funny reworking that turns the original thriller on its head. With just six shape-shifting performers, a fabulous ‘50s soundtrack and a LOT of suitcases, this dazzling production plays with the heart, mind and soul. Join us for a night of glamour, romance, jeopardy and a liberal sprinkling of tender truths.
“Ewan Wardrop captures Cary Grant’s droll distemper from the film and appears like a comical Hitchcockian 007 with his dry martinis and smoothness” - The Guardian
“At the centre of the whirlwind is Ewan Wardrop as Roger Thornhill, the suave advertising executive mistaken for a non-existent spy. Wardrop brings a delightful blend of Cary Grant charm and Chaplinesque physicality, navigating the absurdities of mistaken identity with impeccable comic timing” - Theatre Weekly
“Ewan Wardrop delivers a compelling performance as Roger Thornhill, capturing the essence of the character without resorting to mimicry of Cary Grant’s iconic portrayal” - A Younger Perspective
Photos by Steve Tanner