A Murder is Announced

An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock's Victorian house.
 
The victim is not one of the house's several occupants, but an unexpected and unknown visitor.
 
What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death and a determined inspector grimly following the case's twists and turns.
 
Fortunately, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution – at some risk to herself – in a dramatic final confrontation.

 

The show was performed by the Horsehay Amateur Dramatics Society, Horsehay, Shropshire

from 20th to 22nd November 2025.

Videos courtesy of YouTube. Photos courtesy of Andy Reed and Society members.

The Production Team:

 

Richard Astle
Richard Astle
Chris Candlin
Chris Candlin
Sally Riley
Sally Riley
Karen Brittle
Karen Brittle
Lisa Kane
Lisa Kane
Moira Shrimpton
Moira Shrimpton
The Players:

 

Shirley Gladwin
Shirley Gladwin
 
Jane Parkyn
Jane Parkyn
Carol Edwards
Carol Edwards
Cath Fisher
Cath Fisher
Jane Edwards
Jane Edwards
Jen Edwards
Jen Edwards
Kieran Palin
Kieran Palin
Alex Edwards
Alex Edwards
Amanda Bowater
Amanda Bowater
Andy Reed
Andy Reed
Robin Cooper
Robin Cooper
Show Photos:

 
The Programme:

Production Team:

Director - Richard Astle
Set Design and Decor - Robin Cooper, Karen Brittle, Sally Riley
Set Construction - Robin Cooper, Andy Reed, Rob Fisher, Karen Brittle, Alex Edwards, Moira Shrimpton
Stage Management - Robin Cooper, Karen Brittle, Moira Shrimpton, Sally Riley
Lighting - Lisa Kane
Sound - Richard Astle
Prompt - Chris Candlin
Properties - Sally Riley, Karen Brittle
Publicity - Liz Davies, Andy Reed
Front of House - Society Members

Cast:

 

Letitia Blacklock - Shirley Gladwin

Inspector Craddock - Rob Fisher

Miss Marple - Jane Parkyn 
Bunny - Carol Edwards
Mrs Swettenham - Cath Fisher 
Phillipa Haymes - Janie Edwards
Julia Simmons - Jennifer Edwards
Patrick Siminons - Kieran Palin

Edmund Swettenham - Alexander Edwards

Mitzi - Amanda Bowater

Sergeant Mellor - Andy Reed

Rudi Scherz - Robin Cooper