Encore Theatre Company presents:  Agatha Crispie

A hilarious spoof of Agatha Christie’s classic whodunits, written by Cenarth Fox and directed by David Dodd.

Performance Dates: July 18 – 27, 2025
Venue: Clayton Community Centre
 

SYNOPSIS

In the south-west of England, the unknown writer, Agatha Crispie, pens mystery stories. In vain she longs for their publication. Agatha’s family despise her writing and ridicule her plots until she gets a lucky break – a body is found in the library!

The police arrive as does a grey-haired spinster with a knack for solving crimes. Suddenly, the pressure is too much and Agatha disappears! A dapper foreigner appears – he too has a knack for solving mysteries. Time for a Scotland Yard Detective to make his appearance …
 
We have a dead body, a suspect or three, amateur sleuths, red herrings and dithering cops all wrapped together with an aging maid who enjoys slightly more than a tipple! It is just like the life and characters of another scribbler, the slightly better known Agatha Christie.
 
Why You’ll Love It 
• A fast-paced mystery-comedy filled with witty dialogue and outrageous characters.
• A clever parody of Agatha Christie’s famous detectives—perfect for fans of classic whodunits.
• An experience of intrigue, humour, and theatrical fun with both matinee and evening performances available.
 
Auditions
Dates: Sunday 23rd March from 7.30 and Monday 24th March from 7.30.
For a copy of the script and to organise an audition time, please contact David Dodd on 0411 096 433 or by email – jomdad@yahoo.com.
Looking forward to seeing you!
 

Characters (Ages suggested not necessarily prescriptive!)

AGATHA: Middle-aged wealthy woman with a passion for writing mystery-stories.

ARCHIBALD: Wealthy businessman middle-aged second husband of Agatha. No tact.

ELVIRA: Daughter of Archibald. Selfish, rude, social-climbing snob.

LAVINIA: Archibald’s elderly mother. A lazy, rude, selfish, snob.

MISS DOROTHY S. LAYERS: Middle-aged Reporter.

MISS MARY MEAD: Middle-aged Spinster.

SIR HENRY DITHERING: Senior, possibly retired, Police-Officer from Scotland Yard.

PIMMS: Agatha’s middle-aged/elderly maid, speaks her mind and enjoys a tipple.

HERCULE GREY-CELLS: Retired, middle aged/elderly former Belgian Police Officer.

CHIEF INSPECTOR SAP: Middle –aged Police-Officer, methodical and dim.

(Possibly/probably doubled – DITHERING and SAP & AGATHA AND LAYERS)

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