The Mysterious Affair at the Christies

by Jennifer O'Grady

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.

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.

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  • David Hansen: The Mysterious Affair at the Christies

    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.

    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: The Mysterious Affair at the Christies

    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.

    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: The Mysterious Affair at the Christies

    History brought to life perfectly and the mystery makes it all the more fun. Wonderful!

    History brought to life perfectly and the mystery makes it all the more fun. Wonderful!

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Character Information

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

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Caravan Productions (UK), Year 2020
  • Type Reading, Organization Fractured Time Productions (UK), Year 2020

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Appalachian State University, Year 2024
  • Type Professional, Organization Saw It Here First Productions (London, UK), Year 2020
  • Type Professional, Organization Rover Dramawerks , Year 2017

Awards

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