Agatha Christie's A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED Comes to Life at Exeter Northcott This Month

Agatha Christie's famous novel, A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED, is brought to life on the Exeter Northcott this month, running 19-24 October 2015, presented by Middle Ground Theatre Company.

The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to read an advert in the local newspaper that a murder will take place this coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock.

Unable to resist, the group gather at the house at the appointed time, when the lights go out and a gun is fired. Enter Miss Marple, who must unravel a complex series of relationships and events to solve the mystery of the killer...

Miss Marple, along with Hercule Poirot, is one of Agatha Christie's most loved characters, having been portrayed many times on screen. She's appeared in 12 of Agatha Christie's crime novels and in 20 short stories, numerous TV adaptations and on the radio too.

Starring Judy Cornwell as Miss Marple and Diane Fletcher (House of Cards) who both have distinguished careers spanning 50 years on stage and screen. Judy Cornwell is best known for playing the loveable Daisy in Keeping Up Appearances.

They are joined by Tom Butcher (PC Steve Loxton in The Bill and Dr Marc Elliott in Doctors), Sarah Thomas, who played Glenda Wilkinson in Last of The Summer Wine for 24 years, Rachel Bright (EastEnders' Poppy Meadow) and Dean Smith (Waterloo Road, Last Tango in Halifax).

IF YOU GO:

Tickets A £27.50 B £25 C £23 D £19
Wed Green Matinee: £17 *
Sat Matinee: £19
Concs: £2 off (bands B, C & D only)
Student Standby: £8
Groups 10+ get 11th ticket FREE
Age: 12yrs+
Running Time: TBC
Info: www.middlegroundtheatre.co.uk/Wordpress/a-murder-is-announced