A Murder is Announced

A murder mystery by Leslie Darbon, adapted from a story by Agatha Christie

Directed by Matthew Cousins

Season: July 8 to 29, 8pm
Matinees: July 9 & 16, 2pm

About

In Agatha Christie’s most ingenious murder mystery, the villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Miss Jane Marple, are perplexed by an advertisement in the local gazette that reads: “A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30pm. A crowd begins to gather at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out…

A community theatre production of A Murder Is Announced by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd and New Zealand Play Bureau Ltd.

Note: Contains short burst of flashing lights.

Single Ticket Prices

Adult: $32

Concessions: for seniors aged 65+: $29 (with proof of concession)

Equity New Zealand members: $29 (with membership ID)

Groups of 10+: $28

Members: $28

Students (with ID): $18

Playwright's Passport (available to Playmarket’s playwright clients): free available ticket from the box office on the day or night of the performance (with membership card and photo ID)

PRODUCTION CREW

Set Design: David Gifford and Matthew Cousins
Sound Design: Nicole Ashley
Production Co-ordinator: Ellie Barrow
Prompt: Laurie Mills
Stage Manager: Trevor Hynes
Asst Stage Managers: Rosie Elder and Stefan Meadows-Allan
Wardrobe: Jenny Connors, Senica Calder and Jorja Brown
Decor: Linda Le Verne
Props: Margaret Nash
Set Foreman: David Gifford

VACANCIES
Lighting Design:
Lighting Operators:
Sound Operators:

To volunteer for one of these roles, contact the director.