The production in Liverpool updates the original story of ambition, obsession and the desperate need for belonging in an isolated world
The Liverpool Playhouse Theatre(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
An “iconic” ’90s thriller is set to be brought to life on a Liverpool stage. Single White Female is the reimagining of the hit 1992 movie from Columbia Pictures and the bestselling book SWF Seeks Same by John Lutz.
Adapted by author Rebecca Reid, this production updates the original story of ambition, obsession, and the desperate need for belonging in an isolated world. The stage production, starring Coronation Street star Kym Marsh and TV presenter Lisa Faulkner, Single White Female will run from Tuesday, April 28 to Saturday, May 2.
Joining Kym Marsh (Hedy) and Lisa Faulkner (Allie) on stage are Andro as Graham, Jonny McGarrity as Sam and Amy Snudden as Bella. Understudies are Francesca McBride (Bella), Patrick McHugh (Graham and Sam) and Anna Ruben (Hedy and Allie).
The show follows Allie, who is a recently divorced mum, balancing being a single parent with the launch of her tech start up. When she decides to advertise for a lodger to help make ends meet, the delightful Hedy offers her a lifeline. But as their lives intertwine, boundaries blur, and a seemingly perfect arrangement begins to unravel.
L-R Amy Snudden (Bella) and Lisa Faulkner (Allie) star in Single White Female(Image: Chris Bishop)
The new adaptation is directed by Gordon Greenberg (Heart of Rock and Roll – Broadway, Guys & Dolls – West End, The Baker’s Wife – Menier, NYC) with set and costume design by Morgan Large, lighting by Jason Taylor, sound and composition by Max Pappenheim and from the producer of the hit stage adaptation of The Girl on the Train.
Lisa Faulkner is set to return to the stage for the first time in 21 years.
She said: “Whether you are a regular theatre goer or someone who wouldn’t necessarily want to go to the theatre generally, I think people would love this as a night out.
“I can see mums going with their daughters, (the age guidance is 15+) and people going with groups of friends and having a great time.”
Single White Female stars Kym Marsh and Lisa Faulkner(Image: Chris Bishop )
Kym Marsh said: “I am so excited to be bringing this brilliant new play to theatres across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
“I remember being totally gripped by the movie when I first saw it in the cinema and could never have imagined back then that I’d be starring in the world premiere of its life on stage.
“Get ready to be thrilled, shocked and entertained and watch out for those stiletto heels.”
Ticket prices range from £17 to £47 and are available at the Everyman Playhouse website.