Shaken, stirred and seriously entertaining, Jordan Waller’s comedy A Role to Die For, now receiving its London premiere at Marylebone Theatre, goes behind the scenes in Hollywood as the world’s most famous onscreen spy is about to be announced.
She’s not just casting a role. She’s gambling with a legacy.
It’s the eve of the biggest casting reveal in Hollywood: Deborah is about to announce the next face of the world’s most legendary spy franchise.
The tux is pressed, the martinis are chilled… until the rumours start flying. Her perfect pick? Caught in a scandal that would make even their on-screen alter ago look tame.
With a ticking clock and a legacy on the line, Deborah must make an impossible choice. Will she stick to the sleek, suited formula the world knows, or dare to let the next generation redefine a global icon?
A razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud comedy about identity, legacy, and the explosive battle between tradition and progress, A Role to Die For will leave you shaken, stirred, and seriously entertained.
A Role to Die For transfers to London via its acclaimed run at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester. It is written by Jordan Waller, directed by Derek Bond and stars Tanya Franks, Philip Bretherton, Harry Goodson-Bevan and Obioma Ugoala.
Following the 7.30pm performance on Tuesday 29 July 2025, I’ll chair a discussion with A Role to Die For‘s cast and creatives about the comedy’s themes and inspirations.