Queen's Theatre Hornchurch Presents AGATHA CHRISTIE'S PARTNERS IN CRIME

1920s London. Home from the War, flat-broke and unemployed, our twenty-something heroes Tommy and Tuppence embark on a daring business scheme: 'The Young Adventurers Limited'... willing to go anywhere, willing to do anything. No unreasonable offer refused. But their first assignment plunges them into more danger than they ever imagined as they quickly find themselves sucked into a perilous world of political intrigue, criminal conspiracy, murder and mayhem. Loyal, pragmatic Tommy is the perfect foil for pretty, plucky Tuppence, a whirlwind of infectious exuberance. Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime follows the fortunes of this adorable intrepid twosome - the well-known recurring characters in Christie's novels and short stories.

This Autumn, the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch presents this fast-paced cracking comedy adaptation to round off Douglas Rintoul's first season which has also included the triumphant revival of Made In Dagenham. Running from 28 October - 19 November, it is presented by the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and Eleanor Lloyd Productions, in association with The Watermill Theatre.
Written by Sarah Punshon and Johann Hari. Partners in Crime is an inventive adaptation Christie's The Secret Adversary. The do-or-dare comedy with live music, a dash of romance and marvellous magic, directed by Peepolykus founding member John Nicholson, was originally produced by The Watermill Theatre in February 2015..

Playing Tommy and Tuppence are Richard Holt (Swallows and Amazons at the National, The Light Princess at the Tobacco Factory) and Naomi Sheldon (Royal Shakespeare Company, Red Dwarf XI, The Hour). They are joined by: Rebecca Bainbridge, Philip Battley, Isla Carter, Inga Davis-Rutter, Nigel Lister and Morgan Philpott. Credits include numerous West End productions, international tours as well as work with the country's leading venues and production companies such as Shakespeare's Globe, the Old Vic, The Vaults Waterloo, New Wolsey Ipswich, the Watermill, the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Polka and the Orange Tree. Film and television credits include Downton Abbey and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Director John Nicholson is a founding member of the award-winning theatre company, Peepolykus. He has taken shows such as Spyski and The Hound of the Baskervilles on national and international tours and directed Nina Conti's Dolly Mixtures. John has written extensively for BBC Radio and also has numerous acting credits across the BBC and ITV.

Design is by Tom Rogers, music by Alex Silverman, musical direction by Inga Davis-Rutter, lighting design by Howard Hudson, sound design by Adrienne Quartly, choreography by Nancy Kettle, John Bulleid is magic consultant, fight direction by Bret Yount and casting direction by Matthew Dewsbury.

LISTINGS
The Queen's Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT
Agatha Christie's
PARTNERS IN CRIME
By Sarah Punshon and Johann Hari

Previews | Fri 28 & Sat 29 Oct | 8pm
Perfs | Mon - Wed | 7.30pm | Thu - Sat | 8pm
Matinees | Thu 3 Nov & Sat 12 Nov | 2.30pm
Audio Described Perf | Sat 12 Nov | 2.30pm
Sign Language Interpreted Perf | Wed 16 Nov | 7.30pm
Talk Back | Free | Wed 2 Nov (after evening perf) | Opportunity for audiences to question cast and creatives

Tickets: £12.50 - £29
Box Office: 01708 443333
Website: queens-theatre.co.uk