Alys, Always, Bridge Theatre

Lucinda Coxon, the writer behind 2015 film The Danish Girl, re-works Harriet Lane's gripping debut novel for a new show at the Bridge Theatre. Alys Always is a story of two worlds colliding, which climbed best-sellers lists back in 2012.

It tells the story of subeditor Frances, whose nondescript life working on the book pages of a Sunday newspaper is thrown into disarray when she drives past a car accident and tends to the gravely injured driver, Alys Kyte. When the Kyte family get in touch to express their gratitude, Frances is sucked into a glamorous world of fame, talent and prestige.

Once Frances gets a glimpse of the high life, she will go to any length to become part of this world. Golden Globe-winning actor Joanne Froggatt, who is best known for playing Lady's Maid Anna in Downton Abbey, will switch the small screen for the stage to star in in Alys Always. And Head of the Bridge Theatre Nicholas Hytner will direct the stage version of the thriller.