Murder on the Nile
Performances: 11-13 May 2023, Betchworth Village Hall
Director: Barbara Hardy
Read a review by Graham Botterill on behalf of NODA
When asked in the 1940s to write a stage version of her murder mystery novel set on a Nile paddle steamer, Agatha Christie decided to drop her iconic detective Hercule Poirot from the plot, introducing other characters instead to follow the clues and provide the solution.
Glamorous newly-wed heiress Kay Ridgeway embarks on an idyllic honeymoon voyage, but amongst the eccentric and colourful fellow passengers several have reason to want her dead. Follow the twists and turns of this classic whodunnit in a luxurious 1930s setting where nothing is quite as it seems
Featuring musical contributions by Ian Stone.
Cast
Kay Mostyn | Diane Mayall |
Simon Mostyn | Neil Mayall |
Canon Pennyfather | Linda Slater |
Miss Ffolliot-ffoulkes | Christina Usher |
Dr Bessner | Roger Nelson |
Christina Grant | Kelly Cross |
Louise | Lucy Hamilton |
Jacqueline de Severac | Emoke Soproni |
Smith | Stephen Tickell |
McNaught | Ian Stone |
Steward | Julian Edney |
Beadseller | Joanne Packham |
Production Team
Lighting & Sound | David Ames |
Stage Manager | Julian Edney |
Costume | Diane Mayall, Julie Bickerdike and the Company |
Poster & Set design | Stephen Tickell |
Set construction | Julian Edney, Neil Mayall, Stephen Tickell, Neil Williams |
Set painting | The Company |
Front of House | Julie Bickerdike & helpers |
Programme | Lucy Hamilton |
Box Office | Sam Stevens |
Thanks to Elizabeth and John Callow for hire of costume and furniture
This amateur production of Murder on the Nile is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd
Thanks to Geoff Martin and Bookham Camera Club for dress rehearsal photos