Why See Picture You Dead?
The Paintbrush Is Mightier Than The Sword
The late Queen's favourite literary detective, DSI Roy Grace is back in this brand new adaptation of Peter James' novel, marking Grace's seventh stage outing! In Picture You Dead, join Grace as he finds himself delving into the gentrified world of fine art, where appearances are not what they seem.
What Is The Story Of Picture You Dead?
After a chance purchase at a car boot fair, couple Harry and Freya discover they might have made the deal of a lifetime when the tattered old painting they bought for pennies turns out to be a lost 16th Century masterpiece. But as Harry and Freya begin to enjoy their potential windfall, some in the art world will stop at nothing, even murder, to take it off their hands. Will DSI Grace be able to save them? Or will this masterpiece become a mess?
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Dates
Opening night: 24 June 2025
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Cast
- George Rainsford as DSI Roy Grace
- Jodie Steele as Roberta Kilgore
- Peter Ash
- Fiona Wade
Creative
- Playwright by Shaun McKenna
- Directed by Jonathan O'Boyle
- Based on novel by Peter James
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