Poirot: The Murder of Roger Ayckroyd at Lakewood Theatre Company

LAKEWOOD THEATRE COMPANY
BEGINS THE NEW YEAR ON JAN. 2,  2026
WITH AN AGATHA CHRISTIE MYSTERY
POIROT: THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD
 
Use the little grey cells of the mind - and you will know!

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, one of Agatha Christie’s most famous novels and named the best crime novel of all time by the British Crime Writers’ Association, has been adapted into a compelling stage mystery called Poirot: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Rick Robinson. The intricate story features unique characters who harbor secrets about blackmail and murder that only detective Hercule Poirot can uncover. Prepare yourself for a clever, sharp-witted mystery that will keep you guessing, “Whodunit?” 

The play, directed by David Sikking, opens at Lakewood Theatre on January 2, 2026, and runs through February 9, 2026. It performs on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 7:30 PM, with one Wednesday performance (Jan. 21) at 7:30 PM, one Saturday matinee at 2:00 PM (Jan. 31), and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM on Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, and Feb. 1 and 8. The show’s title sponsors are Stephen & Nancy Dudley, and the directorial sponsor is Barbara G. Warner.

The theatre is located at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St. in Lake Oswego. Ticket prices are $45 for adults and $43 for seniors. Other discounts are available for students and groups. For more information and tickets, call the Lakewood Box Office at (503) 635-3901 or purchase tickets online at www.lakewood-center.org. 

Special Note: On Wednesday, January 26, the theatre continues its program called WOW: 25-35. For audience members aged 35 and under, tickets are priced at $30 each. Use the code WOW30 when purchasing tickets online to receive this special discount. At this performance, there will be a complimentary wine tasting one hour before the curtain, courtesy of local vineyards. OLCC rules apply! Bring your ID for the tasting!

The story: Famous detective Hercule Poirot (Mark Schwahn) has retired to the English village of King’s Abbot, where he hopes to spend his days tending to his garden. No such luck. Two deaths shake the village within 24 hours. Poirot is compelled to investigate when he learns that his friend, Roger Ackroyd (Todd Hermanson), is one of the victims. To find the killer, he enlists the help of the local doctor, Dr. James Sheppard (Grant Byington), and the new detective duo uncover a web of deceit in which every member of the manor’s household has something to hide. No one will see the shocking twist coming as the murderer discovers there’s no secret they can keep from Hercule Poirot. As Poirot says in his imperfect English, “I find there is fishy everywhere in this case.”
 
The ensemble also includes Elizabeth Jackson, Tom Mounsey, Lucy Paschall, Brian Peter, Ashley Pio, Kylie Jenifer Rose, Marilyn Stacey, and Tom Walton.
 
Production Note: The play is a murder mystery that depicts both murder and suicide. 
 
LTC’s production of Poirot: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is directed by David Sikking. The stage manager is Grant M. Christnacht, and the assistant stage manager is Cassie Kanios. Scenic design is by John Gerth, sound design by Marcus Storey, lighting design by Dug Martell, costume design by Moth Noriega, hair and wig design by Miranda Nolten, dialect coaching by Lucy Paschall, properties design by Kyra Bishop Sanford, and the producer is Steve Knox.