1995, the Swiss Alps. Renowned American writer Patricia Highsmith, the queen of the thriller, now aging and ill, has secluded herself in her study, surrounded by her collection of books and antique weaponry, finding solace in solitude, her cats, and cigarettes. Unexpectedly, an elegant young man arrives at her door, sent by her New York publisher to persuade her to write the final installment of her bestselling series featuring the master manipulator Tom Ripley. But as day breaks over the mountains, it becomes clear that the charming stranger has a far darker mission and harbors a sinister secret.

Switzerland by Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith (Honor, Varna Summer International Theatre Festival 2024) is a gripping psychological thriller with razor-sharp dialogue. Under Vladimir Lutskanov’s directing, the production skillfully blends humor and suspense. Actors Stanka Kalcheva and Boyan Arsov masterfully bring their multi-layered characters to life, turning the performance into a suspenseful game where, until the very end, it remains a mystery who will triumph and who will lose.