About the Show

A sharp comedy about scandal, legacy, and redefining a global spy icon—shaken and stirred.

A Role to Die For is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy set on the eve of a major casting announcement for Hollywood’s most iconic spy franchise. Deborah is moments away from revealing the next big star when a scandal threatens to derail everything. With her reputation and the legacy of the franchise at stake, she must choose between tradition and a bold new direction. Packed with wit and urgency, this razor-sharp play explores identity, legacy, and the high-stakes tension between the old guard and a new vision.

Critic Reviews (5)

"The result is a funny and entertaining play that never takes itself too seriously."
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"Most of the opening night audience seemed to be having a whale of a time, though I personally was rather more frustrated than shaken or stirred."
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"We will have to wait to see who is cast as the next Bond to save the world but in the meantime, we can enjoy this cleverly written and highly enjoyable commentary on the casting process and modern sensibilities. "
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"A broad farce about finding the next Bond and what the world might be ready for."
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"A Role To Die For is so genuinely funny, and so easy to become invested in, that the finer points of a mother-son-uncle dynamic can happily wait for another day."
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