Adapted by T. James Belich from the novel by Agatha Christie
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
Jan. 13 – Feb. 10, 2024
Directed by Phyllis B. Gitlin
In this adaptation of Agatha Christie’s debut novel, it’s 1917, and with the Great War raging on the Continent, philanthropist Emily Inglethorp helps resettle war refugees in the English countryside. Among them is Hercule Poirot, formerly of the Belgian police, and Arthur Hastings, a wounded soldier on leave. When someone is murdered at her country estate, Poirot must use his “little grey cells” to unravel the motives of an enigmatic husband, a cash-strapped stepson, a doctor expert in poison, and the rest of the dubious household. As Poirot and Hastings join forces for their very first case, will they succeed, or will a killer escape justice?
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This Production Closed On Feb. 10, 2024
This Show Contains:
A Family That’s Not What it Seems
The Liberal Use of Poison
A Detective Using His “Little Grey Cells”
A Mystery With Many Suspects
Numerous Red Herrings
Act One is Approx. 50 mins.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 50 mins.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
At the present time, masks are not required to be worn in any of our theater spaces unless patrons are showing symptoms of illness and excessively coughing and/or sneezing.
Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one.
AGE LIMIT As a courtesy to our patrons, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content.