Agatha Christie
Murder in the Studio
27th, 28th, 29th, November 2025
“Murder in the Studio”; RMDC’s first Agatha Christie production- with a twist!
It’s hard to believe that the Drama Club members have been entertaining audiences for 75 years but have never staged one of Dame Agatha’s famous mysteries. Well, we are about to remedy that situation but as you would expect from us, it’s going to be different!
Imagine arriving at the Parish Hall on a dark November evening, the doors open and you are transported back to 1950. The place is buzzing with excited anticipation for the arrival of the world renowned ‘BBC Players*’ who have been invited to broadcast their ‘Theatre Hour’ from our village. Stars who we have seen on pictures and in news-reels will actually be appearing on our stage. Of course, the Drama Club members and villagers of the time will be very much involved - try keeping them away.
Murder in the Studio
Two intriguing plays written for radio by Agatha Christie.
Yellow Iris: set in a 1930s restaurant at the hotel 'Jardin des Cygnes', where Hercule Poirot's presence is requested by a desperate young heiress. What is the mystery behind the party called together by her brother-in-law, the American tycoon Mr Barton Russell....and why are there yellow irises on one particular table?
Personal Call: the opening scene is in the Kensington home of a recently married couple, James and Pamela Brent. A cocktail party is in full swing and all seems jolly and carefree until a phone call suggests there are lies and secrets beneath the surface......
Our director Jean Buckley writes that we are adding much more to the evening to make it an immersive vintage experience! The drama unfolds during and in between transmission. The BBC Players* are broadcasting live from Riding Mill in 1950.
The newly formed drama club and villagers are beside themselves with excitement. Fancy having the chance to meet stars, Patrick Blake and Grace Devereux in person! Gosh, and others who they have only seen on screen or heard over the airwaves.
Do you think any drama club members might get a chance to perform with them - we'll see!!
Jean has woven a story around the recordings so that we meet the stars, witness the backstage chatter and discover another mystery to solve.
There's a lot to entertain you through the evening - music, cabaret from the time, raffle, bar and choc-ices - remember to bring your ration books!
* BBC players are performed by our own club members
Tickets For Shows
Tickets for the shows are available from Christine Andersen
You can contact her for reservations via the button below and she will reply directly, Payment can be by BACS cheque or cash.
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Please state the number of tickets you want, The date/day of performance, and a contact telephone number, and she will be in touch with you to confirm the tickets and arrange payment.
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Play Dates Thur 27th, Fri 28th, Sat29th November... 7.30 Prompt Start.
Purchase price of tickets.. £10.00... £6.00 for under 16s
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Tickets may be available on the door, however, we strongly recommend you buy in advance to avoid disappointment as most shows are sold out in advance.
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Directed and Partly Written By
Jean Buckley