Leapin' Lizards! Double Indemnity finished at Richmond Theatre on March 7, 2026
Double Indemnity is now showing at Churchill Theatre
Double Indemnity

Leapin' Lizards! Double Indemnity finished at Richmond Theatre on March 7, 2026
Double Indemnity is now showing at Churchill Theatre
Why see Double Indemnity?
The OC Star Mischa Barton Takes To The Stage In New Adaptation Of Classic Crime Story
Mischa Barton, star of TV classic The OC, takes on the leading role in this new adaptation of James M Cain's classic crime novel, taking off on a UK tour in 2026! Telling the twisty tale of a woman trying to have her husband killed for a life insurance payout, Double Indemnity has become one of the most beloved stories in the crime genre. Don't miss out on this thrilling new adaptation!
What Is The Story?
Insurance salesman Walter Neff finds his life taking an unexpected turn following a meeting with the unhappily married Phyllis. The two formulate a plan to kill her husband and make it appear to be accidental, triggering the double indemnity clause in his life insurance. Things seem to be going to plan - but Walter's sharp-eyed boss starts to suspect something, and Phyllis seems to be more deceptive than Walter had bargained for...
Cast
- Mischa Barton as Phyllis Nirdlinger
- Ciaran Owens as Walter Huff
- Martin Marquez as Keyes
- Gillian Saker as Nettie/Waitress/Usher/Understudies of Phyllis Nirdlinger
- Joseph Langdon as Mr Norton/Nino/Joe Pete
- Oliver Ryan as Mr Nirdlinger/Jack Christholf/Jackson
- Sophia Roberts as Lola Nirdlinger
Further cast
Simon Victor, Estelle Cousins and Patrick Fleming
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Adapted by Tom Holloway
- Directed by Oscar Toeman
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