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NEXT PRODUCTION

"A Murder Is Announced” by Agatha Christie

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Bartholomew Players present:
"A Murder Is Announced”
by Agatha Christie

Adapted for the stage by Leslie Darbon


An announcement in the local paper states the time and place of an imminent murder. When an unknown visitor to Miss Blacklock's Victorian home dies under the prescribed circumstances, Miss Marple turns up to solve the case.

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Open auditions will take place on Wednesday 7th January and Wednesday 14th January in The Red Lion, Eynsham at 7.30pm.

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CAST

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Here is a breakdown of the key roles:
 

Miss Marple – The shrewd, elderly amateur sleuth

Letitia Blacklock – Owner of Little Paddocks, in her 50s/60s, reserved but opinionated

Dora "Bunny" Bunner – Letitia's befuddled, childhood friend and companion

Patrick Simmons – Letitia's handsome, jokester cousin

Julia Simmons – Patrick's sister, a beautiful but difficult young woman studying pharmacy

Mitzi – The dramatic, Eastern European cook/housekeeper

Phillipa Haymes – A classy, elegant war widow with a young son

Edmund Swettenham – A serious, writerly young man

Mrs. Swettenham – Edmund's doting mother

Inspector Craddock – The local police inspector

Rudi Scherz – A mysterious, seemingly foreign man

Sergeant Mellors – Craddock's assistant

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For more information please contact bart.players@gmail.com

 

DETAILS

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Venue: Eynsham Village Hall, Back Lane, Eynsham, OX29 4QW

Dates: Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th May 2026

Doors open: 7.00pm, Performance: 7.30pm

Price: £14.00 (no concessions)

Ticketsvailable on the door and in advance from:
www.trybooking.com/uk/FUXA
Denise Santilli 07721 744020
bart.players@gmail.com
Evenlode DIY in Eynsham


New members interested in acting or backstage are very welcome. We are an award-winning, friendly company. Please contact us via our email address or website.

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