Larne Drama Circle presents Agatha Christie's 'Murder in the Studio' at Larne Museum and Arts Centre
Larne Drama Circle Radio Production Company is inviting local audiences to step back in time with them for a production of ‘Murder in the Studio’ by Agatha Christie.
It comes as the group announced the postponement of its March show due to ongoing repairs at its usual venue, the McNeill Theatre.
Alison McCubbin from Larne Drama Circle said: “The McNeill Theatre is a terrific local venue for drama productions, with its up-to-date lighting and sound systems and a state-of-the-art projector, which allows for the staging of plays using back projection instead of traditional box sets.
"Larne Drama Circle used projection to great effect in its last production there in March 2025, Terence Rattigan's WW2 drama 'Flare Path', to create the atmosphere of a WW2 airfield and had specifically chosen an exciting, new production for 2026 which would allow further experimentation in the use of projection.
"This production is now on hold - but we can't wait to bring it to our Larne audience as soon as possible and our fervent hope is that repairs are completed by autumn.”
In the meantime, the Circle is determined that a show must go on, Alison added: “We don't want to let down our very supportive and loyal audiences, and so we've decided to use this opportunity to open the doors of our drama studio in The Auditorium at Larne Museum and Arts Centre and invite the public to step back with us to 1954 and the Golden Age of Radio as we present 'Murder in the Studio' by Agatha Christie, performed by the LDC Radio Production Company.
"Radio owes much to Agatha Christie as her tales of revenge and murder have been a staple of radio drama for many years. Our studio audience will have the pleasure of watching the live 'recording' of two short, gripping dramas from the Queen of Crime, complete with live sound effects. Our voice actors will take to the stage at 7:30pm on March 4-6 at Larne Museum and Arts Centre Official.
"Limited to an exclusive audience of 50 each evening, tickets – £10 including a refreshment - are available from Monday, February 23 by emailing [email protected] or by contacting any Circle member.”