By Agatha Christie
Directed By Steve Saul

A classic Miss Marple whodunnit, adapted from what is claimed to be Agatha Christie’s best Miss Marple mystery. This story will keep audiences guessing to the very last scene, as twist after twist is revealed. A great play with a rich variety of characters, male and female, across a wide range of ages.

Production Information

Season: Nov 12^th – Dec 5^th 2026
Rehearsals Commence Sept 2026

Audition Information

May 24^th @ 7.00pm
May 26^th @7.30pm

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Characters

Letetia Blacklock: F 50-60 Prim, proper, efficient and practical. Reserved and seemingly in control.

Julia Simmons: F 25-35 Witty and sharp-tongued. Impatient and prone to jealousy.

Dora Bunner: F 55- 65. Slightly older than Miss Blacklock. More scattered and vague. Forgetful, easily confused.

Mitzi: F 25-35. Nervous, slightly paranoid. Unpredictable and moody.

Miss Marple: F 60-70. Older than the other women. Quietly spoken but shrewd and very perceptive.

Phillipa Haymes: F 25- 35. Tall, elegant. Serious. Wisdom born of life experience.

Mrs Swettenham: f 55- 65. The nosy neighbour who visits on a pretext after seeing the announcement.

Edward Swettenham: Male 25- 35, Dark, foreign-looking. Introverted and somewhat embarrassed by his mother’s behaviour.

Rudi Scherz: M 25-40. Swiss accent

Inspector Craddock: M 50-60. Detail-oriented, observant and persistent. Initially dismissive of Miss Marple.

Sergeant Mellors: M 25-35. Diligent, typical country policeman.

Note: Scherz and Mellors are minor roles and can be combined.