Discover the timeless thrill of Agatha Christie's plays

On 15 September, we celebrate the birthday of Agatha Christie--the world's best-selling novelist and one of the most iconic playwrights of all time. Known as the "Queen of Crime," Christie's ingenious plots, unforgettable characters, and masterful twists continue to captivate audiences across generations.
From the legendary The Mousetrap--the world's longest-running play--to gripping mysteries like Witness for the Prosecution and And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie's works remain a cornerstone of the stage. 

The Mousetrap
A group of strangers is stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm, one of whom is a murderer. Into their midst comes a policeman, traveling on skis. He no sooner arrives, when there is another murder. Two down, and one to go. To get to the rationale of the murderer's pattern, the policeman probes the background of everyone present, and rattles a lot of skeletons. Another famous Agatha Christie switch finish! 

Witness for the Prosecution 
Leonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow. The stakes are high with shocking witness testimony, impassioned outbursts from the dock, and a young man's fight to escape the hangman's noose. Generally regarded as one of Christie's most accomplished plays, this suspenseful thriller keeps audiences guessing until the very end. 

And Then There Were None
Based on the best-selling crime novel of all time. Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they're unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate... for each has been marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland, the bloodbath begins; one by one, they are brutally murdered in accordance with the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme about "Ten Little Soldier Boys."

Murder on the Nile 
Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny is a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. The tension and claustrophobia builds, as a shocking and audacious conspiracy is laid bare. 

We are proud to represent the performance rights for Agatha Christie's plays across Australia and New Zealand. Bring these thrilling stories to your audiences and celebrate the enduring legacy of a master storyteller. 
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Image credit: 2017 London County Hall Production (Tristram Kenton)