The Talented Mr Ripley

Prices:
£20.75 - 44.75

On sale to Friends Wed 23 Apr 11am
On general sale Wed 30 Apr 11am

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees 2.30pm
Running Time 2 hours (including interval)
Age: 12+ This show contains strong language and scenes some younger audiences might find disturbing.

Friends 20% off | Join as a Friend

The Talented Mr Ripley

"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?

This electrifying new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley brings Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller 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.

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.

Tickets from £22.50*

*Ticket price includes a contribution to the theatre development fund which pays for the restoration and upkeep of our theatres. A £1.50 handling charge will be added if you require postage for your tickets.

Dates



  • Tue 16 Sep 7:30 PM
  • Wed 17 Sep 7:30 PM
  • Thu 18 Sep 2:30 PM
  • Thu 18 Sep 7:30 PM CAP

    Captions

    For D/deaf and hard-of-hearing, captioning converts the spoken word into text which is displayed on an electronic caption unit – either near or on-stage or via a hand-held device.

  • Fri 19 Sep 7:30 PM
  • Sat 20 Sep 2:30 PM AD

    Audio Description Available

    An additional audio track for audiences with sight loss, explaining what’s happening on screen or on stage during gaps in the dialogue and sound effects.

    BSL

    British Sign Language

    For patrons using sign language, this service usually involves one interpreter standing on or in front of the stage to sign the dialogue.

    TT

    Touch Tour Available

    For audiences with sight loss, an opportunity to explore the performance space and handle selected props, costumes and furniture before the event starts.

  • Sat 20 Sep 7:30 PM

Discounts

Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat)
Terms and conditions apply

Groups (8+) £4 off Stalls and Dress.
Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com or Groups phone number, 0131 529 6005.

Concessions £3 off (excl. Friday and Saturday performances)
Concessions are limited and may be withdrawn at any time.

25 & Under £10 tickets available to book online on the day of the performance, subject to availability. Find out more about how to sign up

Schools Groups (10+): £10, 1 teacher free with every 10 students. (excl. Fri & Sat) Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com, or phone on 0131 529 6005.

Access Complete our Access Form to book access discounts online. Access users can choose to receive 50% off the price of their ticket, and 50% off essential companion tickets, subject to availability. For more information: Access at Capital Theatres

All discounts are subject to availability.

Access

Capital Theatres aims to be accessible to all.

We are committed to making your visit to our theatres as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. All of our Front of House staff undergo disability awareness training and Dementia Friend Training and will be pleased to assist you should you require any information or help.

Complete our Access Form to book access discounts online. Access users can choose to receive 50% off the price of their ticket, and 50% off essential companion tickets, subject to availability.

More information about our venues and access at Capital Theatres

Access Performances

Captioning

  • Thu 18 Sep, 7.30pm

Audio Description

  • Sat 20 Sep, 2.30pm

Touch Tour

  • Sat 20 Sep, 1pm
  • Meet in the foyer
  • Free tea and coffee provided

To book Touch Tours, please phone us on 0131 529 6000 (open Mon-Sat, 11am-3pm) or email bookings@capitaltheatres.com. (not available online)

BSL Sign Language Interpreted

  • Sat 20 Sep 2.30pm
We have not yet confirmed which side of the stage the BSL interpreter will stand on. If you would like, you can reserve seats on both sides of the auditorium, and once we have confirmed the BSL position, we will contact you to book your preferred seats. Email bookings@capitaltheatres.com to reserve.

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