This play takes starts with some of the familiar tropes from Agatha Christie mysteries and mixes in elements of farce, macabre visuals, and witty repartee to concoct an especially bubbly brew. There’s even some social satire that might ring relevant in this era of gaslighting and conspiracy theories. It’s an ensemble piece with juicy roles for all, and an especially rewarding tour-de-force lead for a versatile, charismatic actor, playing a legendary detective who may or may not be his own worst enemy.
This play takes starts with some of the familiar tropes from Agatha Christie mysteries and mixes in elements of farce, macabre visuals, and witty repartee to concoct an especially bubbly brew. There’s even some social satire that might ring relevant in this era of gaslighting and conspiracy theories. It’s an ensemble piece with juicy roles for all, and an especially rewarding tour-de-force lead for a versatile, charismatic actor, playing a legendary detective who may or may not be his own worst enemy.