Double Indemnity comes to Southend

A thrilling masterpiece of murder, deceit, and mystery. One of the greatest crime novels of the 20th Century comes to life on stage, starring Hollywood icon Mischa Barton (The O.C).

Los Angeles, 1930’s. Amidst the wreckage of the Great Depression, Walter Huff, a sharp-eyed insurance salesman, has built his career spotting scams. But when he meets the dangerously seductive Phyllis Nirdlinger (Barton) to discuss her husband’s life insurance policy, he finds himself drawn into a web of lust, greed, and betrayal. Together they plot the perfect crime: murder the husband, cash in the policy, and disappear into the Californian sunset.

James M. Cain’s gripping novel is adapted for the stage by Tom Holloway and directed by Oscar Toeman.

Double Idemnity comes to the Palace Theatre in Southend on 31st March to 4th April.

Aston to actor Martin Marquez whos is playing the part of Keyes in the show.