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The Girl On The Train

The Girl On The Train at Theatre Royal Brighton

Why see The Girl On The Train?

the nail-biting thriller On tour

Starring renowned actor, writer, and broadcaster Giovanna Fletcher as Rachel Watson. 

(Starring Laura Whitmore from June 3rd)

A global sensation since 2018 and based on Paula Hawkins' gripping best-seller, The Girl On The Train follows Rachel Watson, who, in her quest to escape her own troubled life, becomes fascinated by a seemingly perfect couple she watches from her train window. When the woman she observes mysteriously vanishes, Rachel finds herself entangled in a whirlwind of suspense and unexpected revelations. This thrilling narrative, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and inspired a hit film starring Emily Blunt, is now brought to life on stage.

Originally produced by Wiltshire Creative, the tour kicks off at Richmond Theatre, London, on 13 January 2025, before journeying to various iconic venues across the UK, including Nottingham, Glasgow, Norwich, Salford, Sheffield, Shrewsbury, Bromley, Cheltenham, Woking, Birmingham, Southend, Liverpool, Leicester, Cardiff, Brighton, Milton Keynes, Aberdeen, and Leeds. Directed by the talented Loveday Ingram, further creative team details will be unveiled soon.

About Giovanna Fletcher

Fletcher, celebrated for her performances in Peter James' Wish You Were Dead and 2:22 A Ghost Story, will enchant audiences as Rachel Watson until 29 March in Cheltenham. Known for her victory in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here in 2020, Fletcher is also a prolific author with titles like Billy and Me and Walking On Sunshine. She co-authored a best-selling trilogy with her husband Tom Fletcher, and her podcast Happy Mum, Happy Baby has garnered over 20 million listeners. She is a patron for CoppaFeel! and an ambassador for The Prince's Trust and Tommy's.

About Laura Whitmore

Laura Whitmore, an Irish media personality and model, began her career as a video jockey for MTV in 2008. Since then, she's hosted popular TV shows like Love Island and Celebrity Juice, and made her mark in acting with roles in Sadhbh and 2:22 A Ghost Story. 

Cast

  • Giovanna Fletcher as Rachel Watson
  • Laura Whitmore as Rachel Watson (From June 3rd)
  • Louisa Lytton as Rachel Watson (Chester, Woking, Birmingham, Southend, Liverpool, Leicester and Cardiff.)

Creative

  • Based on the Novel by Paula Hawkins
  • Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel
  • Directed by Anthony Banks

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