This production is a farce adapted from the 1915 novel by John Buchan and the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock adapted by Patrick Barlow. The concept calls for the entirety of the film to be performed nearly verbatim onstage. The cast of four plays more than 140 characters.
The Palace Theatre, 1420 Celebrity Circle. Wednesday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. $29.95. (843)448-9224, www.palacemb.com