“In an English village, you turn over a stone and have no idea what will crawl out" - Miss Marple
Agatha Christie's A Murder Is Announced
Adapted for the stage by Leslie Darbon
Director: Steve Ryan
Dates: November 18 to December 6, 2026
The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Jane Marple, are agog with curiosity over an advertisement in the local gazette which reads: ‘A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m.’
A childish practical joke? Or a hoax intended to scare poor Letitia Blacklock? Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out . . .
Content Warning
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Running time
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Opening Night Celebrations
Come along at 7:30pm on Wednesday 18 November to help us celebrate opening night and to enjoy complimentary refreshments before the show.
Ticket Prices
$32 (full), $27 (concession)
Group Concessions 10+: $27
Special discounts for large groups over 20 – contact info@mrt.org.au for more details
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Bookings
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Director
Steve Ryan
The Cast
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Performance Dates/Times:
Evenings at 8:00pm:
November: Wednesday 18, Friday 20, Saturday 21, Friday 27, Saturday 28;
December: Friday 4
Matinees at 2:00pm:
November: Sunday 29
December: Saturday 5, Sunday 6
Doors open 30 minutes before performances
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical, on Behalf of Samuel French, a Concord Theatricals Company