They weren’t playing venues this big when they left, and it’s unlikely they’ll be playing venues this small anytime soon. Reviewed by Karl Quinn THEATREThe 39 Steps ★★★★Comedy Theatre, until October 4 How good is The 39 Steps onstage? The cast of The 39 Steps at the Comedy Theatre. Credit: Cameron Grant Hiring the Umbilical Brothers (David Collins and Shane Dundas) as scramblers-in-chief is a stroke of inspiration. Credit: Cameron Grant Drollery never dies in scenes between McCune and Stenlake.