Craig Warner’s stage adaptation of Strangers on a Train will embark on a new UK and Ireland tour starting January 2027, directed by Roxana Silbert. The production pays tribute to Warner, who passed away earlier this year.

The tour for Strangers on a Train will open at the Theatre Royal Windsor on 15 January 2027 and then visit multiple venues including Canterbury, York, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Further stops are planned for June and from September to November 2027, with the current itinerary concluding at Darlington Hippodrome in May.

Based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel, which inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s 1951 film, the play follows two strangers who meet on a train and become entwined in an obsession with the perfect crime. Craig Warner’s adaptation is noted for its elegant and gripping theatricality.

Roxana Silbert, who will direct the production, has previously served as artistic director of Paines Plough, Birmingham Rep, and Hampstead Theatre, and was an associate director at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Casting and additional creative team members are yet to be announced.

The tour dates currently confirmed include a three-day run at Marlowe Theatre Canterbury from 26 to 30 January and subsequent engagements at prominent venues such as the Grand Opera House York and the Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. Venues also include Richmond Theatre, Gaiety Theatre Dublin, and the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford.

David Gilbery, CEO of Bill Kenwright Ltd, said the production is dedicated to the memory of Warner, reflecting on his “exceptional adaptation” and the privilege of revisiting his work for the stage. Warner’s death earlier this year marked a significant loss to the theatre community.

This tour represents a continued interest in adapting classic suspense novels for the stage and highlights Warner’s contribution to theatrical adaptations of crime fiction. The detailed programme across the UK and Ireland indicates ongoing demand for thriller productions on regional stages.