Hannay Stands Fast

A thrilling sequel to “The 39 Steps”, Hannay Stands Fast sees our dashing hero, Richard Hannay back in the fray on a mission to thwart a new and deadly threat to his beloved England. Engaged on this top-secret case by MI5, Hannay makes his way down to Cornwall to infiltrate a secretive organisation and learn their dastardly plans. Can he save the day to keep the nation safe for another day?
Hannay Stands Fast, like its predecessor, is taken on by four actors playing dozens of characters – 53 to be precise! Set in various locations created through quick and innovative uses of trunks, crates, suitcases, ladders, you name it! A rip-roaring comedy for the whole family to enjoy – another of John Buchan’s classic Hannay stories re-told for the stage through laughs, daring-do and utter chaos!

A gentleman spy for British Intelligence and confirmed bachelor. War veteran, and no stranger to danger, Hannay’s ability to help and befriend those in need have placed him in the most-incredible of situations. From fighting terrorist threats, to stamping evil-masterminds, Richard Hannay is always set to save the day!

Mary Lamington, engaged to local political activist, Moxon Ivery, soon gets embroiled with Hannay and his mission to take down the evil spy-network operating in her back-yard. Affections run hot and cold, as Hannay and Mary must navigate tricky waters to solve this case…

Our two clowns play everyone else in this thrilling case! From policemen, to a nun, to evil villain Moxon Ivery, to train conductor, screaming woman, cleaning lady, threatening heavy, yokel and more besides… There’s no rest for these two, as they dash from one character to the next, through quick tongue-and-cheek costume changes, unique physical and vocal dexterity and a jolly-good amount of sheer stamina!