Following the success of the critically acclaimed BBC television series, Sir Ian Rankin’s much-loved detective, Rebus makes his Oxford Playhouse debut in a brand-new stage production of Rebus: A Game Called Malice.Written by Ian Rankin and Simon Reade and based on the best-selling book series Rebus, the play centres around a murder mystery game, but with rising suspicions between the guests.
Loveday Ingram directs a seasoned cast, including Gray O’Brien (Coronation Street, Casualty) as John Rebus. Endeavour start Abigail Thaw makes a welcome return to Oxford as Stephanie Jeffries, and Emmerdale’s Billy Hartman, returns as Jack Fleming, a role he created for the stage in 2023.
This thrilling new story, created exclusively for the stage, is written by Ian Rankin, the multimillion-copy award-winning bestseller of over thirty novels worldwide and creator of John Rebus. His books have been translated into thirty-six languages and have been adapted for radio, the stage and the screen.
Produced by Daniel Schumann and Lee Dean in association with Cambridge Arts Theatre, Rebus: A Game Called Malice is at Oxford Playhouse (Tuesday 29 October – Saturday 2 November). Tickets start from £14 and are available at the Box Office on 01865 305305 or online at oxfordplayhouse.com
Age Guideline: 14+
