Phyllis Logan to star in West End transfer of Switzerland

Pictured: Novelist Patricia Highsmith, played by **Phyllis Logan**, types away on her typewriter in *Switzerland* * * * Scottish actress **Phyllis Logan**, who is best-known for portraying Mrs Hughes in the television series, *Downton Abbey,* is set to star in the London premiere of ***[Switzerland](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3372/switzerland-tickets.aspx)*** as American author Patricia Highsmith. She will be joined by **Calum Finlay** (*Mary Stuart* at the **[Duke of York’s Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/30/duke-of-yorks-theatre.aspx)**, Robert Icke production of *Hamlet*), who will portray Highsmith’s envoy, Edward Ridgeway. In addition to her role in ***[Switzerland](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3372/switzerland-tickets.aspx)****,* BAFTA Award-winning actress **Phyllis Logan** is also set to reprise her role as housekeeper Elsie Hughes for the 2019 *Downton Abbey* film, which is currently in pre-production. She will also appear in the eleventh series of BBC One’s *Doctor Who* in a role that is yet to be announced. The Joanna Murray-Smith play, ***[Switzerland](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3372/switzerland-tickets.aspx)****,* follows renowned American novelist Patricia Highsmith in her later years. Famous for her psychological thrillers, including her first novel, *Strangers on a Train,* which was adapted for the big screen by Alfred Hitchcock, the aging author now lives as a recluse in the Swiss Alps with her cats. When a New York publisher pays her a surprise visit to try and convince her to write a new novel for her beloved character, Tom Ripley, will this ‘crazy cat lady’ pick up a pen and write again? News of ***[Switzerland](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3372/switzerland-tickets.aspx)***’s transfer comes after a [recent announcement that ***Foxfinder*** would be closing early](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/2101/foxfinder-announces-early-west-end-closing.aspx)*.* Originally, ***[Eugenius!](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/2365/eugenius-tickets.aspx)*** was [scheduled to follow the early closure](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/2100/eugenius-set-to-transfer-to-londons-west-end.aspx) of ***[Foxfinder](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3268/foxfinder-tickets.aspx)*** but was [forced to cancel due to investor issues](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/6344/west-end-transfer-of-eugenius-cancelled.aspx). ***[Switzerland](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3372/switzerland-tickets.aspx)*** is scheduled to premiere at the **[Ambassadors Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/58/ambassadors-theatre.aspx)** in London’s West End on **10 November 2018** and is **booking until 5 January 2019**. Don’t miss this gripping tale as Patricia Highsmith gradually becomes a character in her own psychological thriller! **Book affordable tickets to** ***[Switzerland](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3372/switzerland-tickets.aspx)* now** and get the **best seats at the [Ambassadors Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/58/ambassadors-theatre.aspx)** when you use **our interactive seating plan**. * * * **Pay no booking fees** **when you buy tickets to *[Switzerland](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3372/switzerland-tickets.aspx)****.* This London Theatre Direct offer is **valid** **for all performances until 15 December 2018**. **[Purchase your Ambassadors Theatre *Switzerland* tickets](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3372/switzerland-tickets.aspx)**.