The Mysterious Affair at the Christies

Produced by Rover Dramawerks and SIHF Productions

(10 Min) An imagined glimpse into Agatha Christie's troubled first marriage and the roots of her long career as a novelist. (Written for 365 Women a Year)
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The Mysterious Affair at the Christies

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  • David Hansen:
    17 Apr. 2021
    This is a witty and cutting dialogue between two young people whose marriage is freighted by the cost of global conflict, in want, the loss of those close to them, and their own personal incompatibility. It is a brief exchnage which communicates a great deal and you might not blame the solider on leave for becoming frustrated with his wife who is preoccupied with writing her first book. But relationships can often fail in the pursuit of one's passion. It was a rewarding sacrifice, after all. Very well done.
  • D. Lee Miller:
    17 Aug. 2020
    Just saw this done at Caravan Theatre. The MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT THE CHRISTIE'S is a wonderful slice of life of the Christie's. Wonderful character work and story. It's a peach for any mystery festival or any festival at all. Nicely done.
  • Cheryl Bear:
    2 Jul. 2019
    History brought to life perfectly and the mystery makes it all the more fun. Wonderful!

Character Information

  • Agatha Christie
    25, Array
  • Archie Christie
    27., Array
    Her husband. An officer of the Royal Flying Corps.

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Caravan Productions (UK)
    ,
    2020
  • Reading
    ,
    Fractured Time Productions (UK)
    ,
    2020

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Saw It Here First Productions (London, UK)
    ,
    2020
  • Professional
    ,
    Rover Dramawerks
    ,
    2017

Awards

Publication - A Year in the Caravan
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Caravan Productions
,
2021
Selection
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Scratch Night
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Saw It Here First Productions, London
,
2019
Selection
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365 Women a Year Festival
,
Rover Dramawerks
,
2017