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Strangers on a Train

Grand Opera House, York2 February 2027 to 10 April 2027 (selected dates)

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Venue

Grand Opera House, York

About the show

Roxana Silbert's stage thriller Strangers on a Train, from Highsmith's novel, tours York, Birmingham, Glasgow and Brighton. Book your tickets.

Strangers on a Train tickets and regional UK dates

Strangers on a Train is a new stage production based on Patricia Highsmith's novel, directed by Roxana Silbert, touring Grand Opera House York, The Alexandra Birmingham, Theatre Royal Glasgow and Theatre Royal Brighton. The psychological thriller follows two men whose chance meeting spirals into obsession, manipulation and fear.

The story

Charles Bruno and Guy Haines meet on a train. Bruno proposes what he considers the perfect crime: two strangers, two murders, no shared motive and no traceable link between killer and victim. Guy dismisses the idea as a dark joke, but Bruno is not joking.

As Bruno's obsession intensifies, Guy finds himself unable to escape a conversation he thought was meaningless. The play traces how guilt, manipulation and fear take hold in the aftermath of a single encounter.

About the production

The production is directed by Roxana Silbert and draws on Highsmith's source novel rather than the screenplay of Hitchcock's film, though the sources describe it as inspired by the film. It is listed as a drama, not a musical.

No running time or age guidance has been published in the available listings. Anyone booking for younger or more sensitive audience members is advised to contact the relevant venue directly before purchasing tickets.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

Venue	Town or city	Dates	Booking status	Tickets
Grand Opera House York	York	Tue 2 Feb 2027 - Sat 6 Feb 2027	On sale	Book tickets
The Alexandra, Birmingham	Birmingham	Tue 9 Feb 2027 - Sat 13 Feb 2027	On sale	Book tickets
Theatre Royal Glasgow	Glasgow	Tue 23 Feb 2027 - Sat 27 Feb 2027	On sale	Book tickets
Theatre Royal Brighton	Brighton	Tue 6 Apr 2027 - Sat 10 Apr 2027	On sale	Book tickets

Choosing your tickets

Start with the venue and date that suit your trip, then compare the seats offered by ATG. Check the final total, any restricted-view information and the ticket conditions before paying. Availability and prices can change; the listed run dates do not guarantee seats for every performance.

Plan your theatre visit

Our venue guides cover getting there, seating and access information: Grand Opera House, York, The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, Theatre Royal Glasgow, Theatre Royal Brighton. If you need accessible seating or an assisted performance, check the arrangements for that venue and date with ATG before booking.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Strangers on a Train a musical or a straight play?

It is a straight play, listed under Drama. The adaptation is a dialogue-driven psychological thriller with no songs.

Is this a stage version of the Hitchcock film?

No. The production is based on Patricia Highsmith's original novel. The sources describe it as inspired by Hitchcock's film, but it is a distinct new stage work.

How long does the show run and is there an age recommendation?

No duration or age guidance has been published in the current listings. Contact the specific venue directly for that information before booking.

Where can I book Strangers on a Train tickets?

Choose a venue from the dates table and follow its ATG Tickets link. You can then check performance times, available seats and the total price before paying.

Which regional venues are listed for Strangers on a Train?

Grand Opera House, York: Tue 2 Feb 2027 - Sat 6 Feb 2027; The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham: Tue 9 Feb 2027 - Sat 13 Feb 2027; Theatre Royal Glasgow: Tue 23 Feb 2027 - Sat 27 Feb 2027; Theatre Royal Brighton: Tue 6 Apr 2027 - Sat 10 Apr 2027.

Who handles my booking?

ATG Tickets sells the tickets and handles checkout, ticket delivery and booking support. British Theatre may earn a commission from these links.

Venue

Grand Opera House, York

Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW

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Train

York railway station is the nearest, within about 15 minutes' walk of the theatre.

Bus

Many bus routes stop close to the theatre, including York Park and Ride services. The Park and Ride does not always run a late evening service, so check the operator's website before booking an evening show.

Parking

There is no theatre car park. Q-Park works with ATG customers to offer a 15% discount on parking booked in advance through the ATG Q-Park page. Blue Badge holders can find details of accessible spaces in City of York Council car parks on the council's city centre disabled access pages.