Larne Drama Circle brings new adaptation of Agatha Christie classic to the stage

The Circle is no stranger to the ‘Queen of Crime’, having previously entertained audiences with productions of The Hollow, And Then There Were None and most recently, the radio plays Murder in the Studio.

This latest production is adapted by Rachel Wagstaff, known for her acclaimed stage adaptations of The Da Vinci Code, The Girl on the Train and Birdsong.

It’s late July 1962. Frank Ifield has just topped the UK Singles Chart with I Remember You, while the residents of St Mary Mead are adjusting to changing times. A new housing development and a glittering supermarket are transforming village life, leaving some longing for the familiar comforts of the past.

Meanwhile, Miss Jane Marple, recovering from a fall, finds herself reflecting on her younger days and wondering whether life is passing her by.

But when a glamorous drinks party hosted by Hollywood actress Marina Gregg ends in murder, the quiet village is plunged into a web of lies, tragedy and danger, where memories hold the key to uncovering the truth.

As secrets emerge and suspicions grow, everyone must revisit the events leading up to the murder. But how reliable are their recollections? As Miss Marple herself observes, ‘We all experience events differently.’

Combining the twists and suspense of a classic Christie whodunit with unexpected emotional depth, dark secrets and a compelling story of revenge, The Mirror Crack’d promises an evening of intrigue.

Tickets will be available from the Circle’s Box Office at Larne Library on Wednesday, November 11, Friday 13 and Saturday 14 from 10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm.

Advance booking is available to Circle Members and those on the mailing list. To join the mailing list, email [email protected].