The Mirror Crack'd
by Agatha Christie, Rachel Wagstaff
Synopsis
In 1960s England, a wind of change is blowing through the land.
It has even reached the sleepy village of St Mary Mead.
There’s a new housing estate to make the villagers curious and fearful, and now the village has been thrown into a frenzy by the news that a glamorous American film star has bought the Manor House.
Miss Jane Marple, confined to a chair after an accident, is wondering if life has passed her by.
Then there is a vicious murder, and Miss Marple must unravel a web of lies, tragedy and danger.
This adaptation of Agatha Christie’s famous novel brings real emotional depth and psychological insight to a thrilling story of revenge and dark secrets.
Press Reviews
"★★★★★ “A roller coaster ride of emotions, thrills and quite a lot of spills."
— Stage Side UK
"This wittily staged and beautifully crafted play shows just how good the Queen of Crime can be... the final solution to it all is a satisfyingly unexpected twist."
— Wales Arts Review
"Daring... Agatha Christie’s 1962 village murder mystery bursts into high-octane action and never stops... There is an intelligent exploration of Christie’s women, from unconventional mothers to motherless daughters, alongside Jane Marple’s own vulnerabilities as an aging ‘spinster."
— The Guardian
"A fun puzzle... playwright Rachel Wagstaff does a fine job of preserving the key elements of the 1962 novel."
— British Theatre Guide
"A satisfying blend of wit, drama and intrigue... a modern take on a crime classic... contemporary and fresh despite its setting."
— Birmingham Live
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Cherry Baker |
Chief Inspector Dermot Craddock |
Heather Leigh |
Cyril Leigh / Charles Beasley |
Dolly Bantry |
Marina Gregg |
Jason Rudd |
Ella Zielinsky |
Lola Brewster |
Giuseppe Renzo |
Miss Jane Marple |
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The Mirror Crack'd is a play written by Agatha Christie and published by Samuel French.
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