World premiere of stage adaptation of The Da Vinci Code opens in Bromley
Dan Brown’s blockbuster story that captivated the world has been turned into an epic stage thriller - and it launches in Kent
The first stage adaptation of bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code opens today - and a Kent theatre has been chosen as the first stop on its UK tour.
The production, which is endorsed by author Dan Brown - the wordsmith who penned the page-turner - stars former EastEnder Nigel Harman as Professor Robert Langdon and Red Dwarf’s Danny John Jules as his friend Sir Leigh Teabing.
Cryptologist Sophie Neveu is played by Hannah Rose Caton, and together Neveu and Langdon must work together to solve riddles and decipher the labyrinthine code before a shocking historical secret is lost forever.
Dan Brown, who has sold 80 million copies of The Da Vinci Code, says he is thrilled it has been adapted for the stage.
“I am excited to see the unique potential of live theatre enhance this story,” he said.
“The team making the production has been faithful to the book, but will also bring something new for the audience, in what is certain to be a gripping, fast-paced stage thriller and a thoroughly entertaining show.”
The show is produced by Simon Friend and directed by Luke Sheppard, who most recently directed the acclaimed new West End musical & Juliet.
Friend said: “We have a truly stellar cast and creative team bringing The Da Vinci Code to life on stage for the first time, and with Dan Brown's full endorsement of the show and the talented director Luke Sheppard at the helm, we're confident that we'll please devoted fans as well as newcomers to this magnificent story.
“The epic thriller has been read by millions worldwide, and seen by millions worldwide on the big screen, and we are all looking forward to taking our brand new stage version to audiences all over the UK.”
The new stage tour begins at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley, running from January 10 to January 15 at the venue.
For tickets see https://churchilltheatre.co.uk/Online/tickets-da-vinci-code-bromley-2021
