The Talented Mr Ripley

The Talented Mr Ripley
By Patricia Highsmith | Adapted & Directed by Mark Leipacher
-I never wanted to murder anyone. It was necessary.'
Step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition. How far would you go to become someone else?
Tom Ripley is a nobody—scraping by in New York, forging signatures, telling little white lies—until a chance encounter changes everything. When a wealthy stranger offers him an all-expenses-paid trip to Italy to bring home his wayward son, Dickie Greenleaf, Tom leaps at the opportunity.
But in the sun-drenched glamour of 1950s Italy, surrounded by shimmering waters and whispered secrets, Tom is seduced by the life Dickie leads—the freedom, the wealth, the effortless charm. Fascination turns to obsession, and as his grip tightens on Dickie’s world, the lines between truth and deception begin to blur. What starts as an innocent opportunity spirals into a chilling game of lies, identity theft, and murder.
This electrifying new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley brings Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller, which inspired the acclaimed movie and Netflix series of the same name, to life like never before. With razor-sharp dialogue, simmering tension, and a dangerously charismatic antihero, this gripping production will pull you into Ripley’s intoxicating world—where nothing is quite as it seems.
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Advance Tickets from £20.50
Tickets from £37
Concessions from £15
The following concessions are available (Tue-Thu):
- Students & Under 25s
- Job Seekers, Pension Credit & Universal Credit recipients
- Surrey Carers Cardholders
The following discounts apply are available (Tue - Thu & Sat Mat):
- Groups & Schools / Members
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Details
Venue: Main House
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Tue 17 - Sat 21 Feb 2026
Tue - Sat Evenings, 7.30pm
Thu & Sat Matinees, 2.30pm
Vanbrugh Supporters & Founders: Mon 4 Aug, 10am
Friends: Tue 5 Aug, 10am
General Sale: Fri 8 Aug, 10am
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The Talented Mr Ripley
By Patricia Highsmith | Adapted & Directed by Mark Leipacher
-I never wanted to murder anyone. It was necessary.'
Step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition. How far would you go to become someone else?
Tom Ripley is a nobody—scraping by in New York, forging signatures, telling little white lies—until a chance encounter changes everything. When a wealthy stranger offers him an all-expenses-paid trip to Italy to bring home his wayward son, Dickie Greenleaf, Tom leaps at the opportunity.
But in the sun-drenched glamour of 1950s Italy, surrounded by shimmering waters and whispered secrets, Tom is seduced by the life Dickie leads—the freedom, the wealth, the effortless charm. Fascination turns to obsession, and as his grip tightens on Dickie’s world, the lines between truth and deception begin to blur. What starts as an innocent opportunity spirals into a chilling game of lies, identity theft, and murder.
This electrifying new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley brings Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller, which inspired the acclaimed movie and Netflix series of the same name, to life like never before. With razor-sharp dialogue, simmering tension, and a dangerously charismatic antihero, this gripping production will pull you into Ripley’s intoxicating world—where nothing is quite as it seems.
Add more to your visit
Prices
Amazing Savings - Advance Tickets
Advance Tickets from £20.50
Tickets from £37
Concessions from £15
The following concessions are available (Tue-Thu):
- Students & Under 25s
- Job Seekers, Pension Credit & Universal Credit recipients
- Surrey Carers Cardholders
The following discounts apply are available (Tue - Thu & Sat Mat):
- Groups & Schools / Members
- Access
See More Save More - Multi-Buy Tickets
Prices include all applicable fees & levies.
Find out more about our concessions & discounts.
Details
Venue: Main House
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Tue 17 - Sat 21 Feb 2026
Tue - Sat Evenings, 7.30pm
Thu & Sat Matinees, 2.30pm
Vanbrugh Supporters & Founders: Mon 4 Aug, 10am
Friends: Tue 5 Aug, 10am
General Sale: Fri 8 Aug, 10am
To book accessible tickets and discuss your access requirements, please contact our Box Office.
For more info on Accessibility, click here.