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Single White Female

Single White Female

Milton Keynes Theatre (UK Tour)

(Review Complete)

"A Taut, High-Stakes Revival of a 90s Classic"

21st April 2026

The transition from a cult-classic psychological thriller film to the stage is a notoriously difficult feat, yet the touring production of Single White Female at the Milton Keynes Theatre manages to capture the claustrophobic dread of the original while adding a fresh, visceral energy.

Understudy Anna Ruben anchors the production with a grounded and relatable performance as Allie. She effectively portrays the vulnerability of a woman trying to rebuild her life after a breakup, making the slow erosion of her boundaries feel genuinely unsettling. Ruben’s transition from welcoming roommate to terrified victim is paced with precision, avoiding the melodrama that often plagues stage thrillers.

However, the evening belongs to Kim Marsh as Hedy. Marsh delivers a chillingly nuanced performance, masterfully shifting between a mousy, insecure tag-along and a calculating, lethal manipulator. Her physical transformation—mimicking Allie’s hair and clothing—is handled with a subtlety that makes the eventual "cloning" moment feel like a true psychological violation rather than a costume gimmick.

The supporting cast provides solid foundations for the central duo. Jonny McGarrity brings a necessary warmth and frantic concern to the role of Sam, serving as the audience's moral compass. Andro and Amy Snudden round out the ensemble effectively; Snudden, in particular, makes a strong impression with her limited stage time, adding a layer of professional friction that heightens Allie's isolation.

The production’s technical elements are standout. The set design utilizes the scale of the Milton Keynes stage to create a New York apartment that feels both spacious and trap-like. The lighting design deserves special mention—using sharp shadows and sudden shifts in tone to mirror Hedy’s deteriorating mental state.

While the second act occasionally leans into the "slasher" tropes of the era, causing the pacing to feel slightly rushed toward the climax, the sheer tension maintained by the cast keeps the audience gripped. The content can be a little upsetting, dealing with the loss of a child.

It is a sleek, professional, and genuinely hair-raising night at the theatre that proves some stories are even more terrifying when they are happening just a few feet away from you.

Reviewer: Mark Bilsby

Photography: Chris Bishop

We are Gifted tickets so that in return we may give an honest review. All comments are those of the reviewer and theirs alone.