Superintendent Roy Grace is back in a brand-new Peter James stage adaptation and the world premiere of the bestselling Picture You Dead. We sat down with George Rainsford and Peter Ash from the show about their characters, fisticuffs and going on tour.
George, this is your second time playing Roy Grace.
George: It was great fun doing it the first time but a bit different because you saw Roy and his wife on holiday with their toddler in France. He was out of his comfort zone. In Picture You Dead, he’s back in Brighton at work and doing what fans will recognise. He’s heavily involved in a live case with all its twists and turns.
Funnily enough, Picture You Dead came out in novel form when I was on the last tour as Roy Grace. I downloaded the audio version and listened to it when I was running.
Peter, you are playing a forger in this. Tell me about your character.
Peter: He’s obviously very talented and passionate about his art. He’s got a history with Roy Grace from when he used to forge passports.” With big money changing hands, there’s going to be skullduggery along the way.
Will there be any fisticuffs?
Peter: I must be careful what I reveal, but yes, I think we can say there’ll be thrills and spills. It’s going to be quite a ride.
It is a 22-gig tour. How do you manage being on the road?
George: I will be home on a Sunday to wash my smalls! And we haven’t got any Monday shows, which helps a bit when it comes to family.”
George, would you want to play Roy for a third time?
George: Never say never.
Picture You Dead is at Norwich Theatre Royal between 1 – 5 Apr. For more information or to book, visit norwichtheatre.org or call the Box Office on 01603 630 000.
