Press Review: Wish You Were Dead at The Alexandra Theatre

Following on from five hit stage shows and the new acclaimed ITV series ‘Grace’ the work of best-selling author Peter James returns to The Alexandra, Birmingham with the world premiere stage adaption of Wish You Were Dead.

Inspired by a strange holiday in France by author Peter James and his family, Wish You Were Dead tells the story of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace (George Rainsford) and his wife Cleo (Katie McGlynn), who arrive at a French Maison D’Hôtes in the rain for a much-needed holiday with their new baby. Accompanied by their nanny, Kaitlynn (Gemma Stroyan), things haven’t gone according to plan – Kaitlynn’s boyfriend (and Roy’s colleague) Jack (Alex Stedman) has yet to arrive, the hotel is run-down and nothing like what was advertised and the greeting received from Madame L’Eveque (Rebecca McKinnis) is far from welcoming. 

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