The Talented Mister Ripley at the Greenwich Theatre

The Faction present The Talented Mister Ripley, adapted by Mark Leipacher from the novel by Patricia Highsmith, at the Greenwich Theatre in south east London, from 1 to 5 September 2015.

Mark Leipacher will also direct the play, which is described as a "psychological thriller about ambition, escapism, and murder".

Synopsis: "When Tom Ripley first meets Dickie Greenleaf, Tom's skills for forging signatures, telling lies and impersonating just about anybody are nothing more than impressive games. But as his friendship with Dickie grows to obsession, Tom's talents have very dangerous consequences."

The Talented Mister Ripley novel was first published in 1955 and was made into a critically acclaimed film in 1999, featuring a star cast that included Matt Damon as Tom Ripley and Jude Law as Dickie Greenleaf.