Whodunit
Thriller
Mystery
Agatha Christie
The Story
A spine-chilling crime, seven strangers, and nowhere to run. Trapped by a relentless blizzard at Monkswell Manor, seven stranded guests soon discover that murder is afoot — and no one is above suspicion. With every revelation, the tension mounts, alibis begin to fray, and the killer tightens their grip. A perfect storm of intrigue, secrets, and suspense, Agatha Christie’s legendary whodunit has kept audiences guessing for over 70 years.
Content/Atmosphere Warning: Contains adult language and themes. For specific questions on content, please contact info@openstage.com
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Regular: $39-42 Total ($34-39 OST&C Ticket Price + $5 LC Fees)
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Program
Coming Soon!
Venue Information
OpenStage’s Essential Season features rich, fully imagined theatrical experiences to captivate your heart and mind. The Mousetrap will be performed at The Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, 417 W Magnolia St, Fort Collins, CO. The Magnolia Theatre is a proscenium theatre with 226 seats, ample production and support space, and ADA-compliant audience amenities.
Cast
Crew

Katy White
Mollie Ralston
Katy White
KATY WHITE is a native Coloradan writer-performer, and is thrilled to work with Open Stage for the first time. She graduated with her MFA in Classical Acting in 2021 from the Shakespeare Theater Company’s Academy for Classical Acting in Washington, D.C. Her most recent roles include: It’s a Wonderful Life (Mary), Julius Caesar (Mark Antony), The Cherry Orchard (Yasha), The Importance of Being Earnest (Gwendolyn Christie), Crimes of the Heart (Babe Magrath). She would like to thank her friends, family, and cats for their support and love.
Katy's Work with OpenStage
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| The Cottage | Sylvia |
| The Mousetrap | Mollie Ralston |
| The 39 Steps | Annabella Schmidt / Margaret / Pamela |

Hugh Butterfield
Christopher Wren

Brian Wilcox
Giles Ralston
Brian Wilcox
BRIAN WILCOX is thrilled to be returning to OpenStage Theater. Some of his favorite OST roles in the past have been Malcolm (The Full Monty), Cliff (Cabaret), Will (Big Fish), and most recently, The Lecturer (Reefer Madness). He received his BME with a vocal emphasis in 2014 and has been teaching and performing ever since. When not treading the boards, Brian can be found teaching music to elementary students in Fort Collins. He would like to thank his caring wife Alison, along with his friends and family, for supporting all of his endeavors, both on and off stage. He would also like to thank all those in attendance for supporting local art and theater, and hopes that you continue to do so for many years to come.
Brian's Work with OpenStage
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| The Mousetrap | Giles Ralston |
| Reefer Madness | Lecturer |
| Cabaret |
Cliff Bradshaw Cast |
| The Full Monty |
Malcolm McGregor Cast |
| Avenue Q |
Brian Cast |

Louise Thornton
Mrs. Boyle
Louise Thornton
Louise Thorton states that it has been a delight to speak in a proper British dialect with this talented cast, but an even greater delight to try and match the energy of our gifted director! Past roles include: Ms. Innes in THE MINUTES; Virginia Butley in NATIVE GARDENS; Fraulein Schneider in CABARET; Jeanette in THE FULL MONTY; Betty Chumley in HARVEY; Egeon, the father, in the all-female cast of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS; Lady Boyle in SUPERIOR DONUTS; Mary Meekly in UNNECESSARY FARCE; Aida Gianelli in OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS; Betty Meeks in THE FOREIGNER; Helen Potts in PICNIC; Madame Bathilde in IS HE DEAD? Long past musical roles include: Nellie Forbush in SOUTH PACIFIC; Ado Annie in OKLAHOMA; Joanne in COMPANY; and Rosalie in CARNIVAL. For her master’s degree at C.S.U. Louise adapted REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT to the stage and directed a production of it. Thanks and love to George for waiting up for me.
Louise's Work with OpenStage
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| The Mousetrap | Mrs. Boyle |
| The Minutes | Ms. Innes |
| Cabaret |
Fraulein Schneider Cast |
| The Full Monty |
Jeanette Burmeister Cast |
| The Comedy of Errors |
Egeon Cast |
| The Three Musketeers |
Assistant Director Crew |
| SUPERIOR DONUTS |
Lady Boyle Cast |
| Unnecessary Farce |
Mary Meekly Cast |
| 33 Variations |
Painter Crew |
| Is He Dead? |
Madame Bathilde/Emperor of Russia Cast |
| The Oldest Profession |
Assistant Director Crew |
| Nickel and Dimed |
Marge, Editor, Ensemble Cast |
| Picnic |
Helen Potts Cast |
| Major Arcana |
Nobody Outcrazies Ophelia; Gertie Cast |
| Heart's Desire |
Alice Cast |
| Cry Havoc |
Doc Cast |

David Austin-Gröen
Major Metcalf
David Austin-Gröen
DAVID AUSTIN-GRӦEN is happy to be in his third Agatha Christie mystery at OpenStage Theatre. A 40-year veteran of theatre, David has performed in over 60 different productions and theatrical tours as well as having several directing credits. Most notable are his 3 Colorado Henry nominations for best actor for roles as Poirot in Murder on The Orient Express, Ben Johnson in The Book of Will and Clown in The 39 Steps. Other favorite roles include Brock in Ideation, Harold in The Full Monty, Prince John in Sherwood, Caliban in The Tempest, Agamemnon in Apocrypha, and Edward Winslow in A Pilgrim’s Project. David was previously the Artistic Director of Radio Star Improv in San Francisco and is a founding member of Fort Collins Comedy Brewers Improv. When not being a theatre nerd, he is the first husband of Kate, a reader, a gamer, and Dad of 2 amazing teens.
David's Work with OpenStage
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| The Mousetrap | Major Metcalf |
| The 39 Steps | Clown 1 |
| The Book of Will |
Ben Jonson / Sir Edward Dering Cast |
| A Doll's House, Part 2 |
Director Crew |
| Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express |
Hercule Poirot Cast |
| Ken Ludwig's Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood |
Prince John Cast |
| The Full Monty |
Harold Nichols Cast |
| And Then There Were None |
William Blore Cast |
| Ideation |
Brock Cast |
| Bright Ideas |
Ensemble Cast |
| The North Plan |
Director Crew |
| A Bright New Boise |
Hobby Lobby TV #2 (Harrelson) Cast |
| Unnecessary Farce |
Todd Cast |
| The Tempest |
Caliban Cast |
| Moonlight and Magnolias |
David O. Selznick Cast |
| Casino Royale: The Sting |
Gondorff Cast |
| The 39 Steps |
Clown 1 Cast |

Bryn Frisina
Miss Casewell
Bryn Frisina
BRYN FRISINA has worked with OpenStage Theatre since 2018 and currently serves as Company Manager. In 2022, she received the OpenStage OPUS Award for Outstanding Actress for her role as Elinor in Sense and Sensibility. Bryn earned her BFA in Acting from Syracuse University, a program through which she also studied abroad at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. After graduating, Bryn moved to New York City to pursue a career in the arts and worked on several off and off-off Broadway productions in various roles. Notably, in 2013, she was given the opportunity to produce her original play, Breaking Heels, off-Broadway through the Araca Project. After a decade on the East Coast, Bryn is excited to be back in her hometown, spending this chapter of her theatre life with OpenStage. Her most recent performance was Jenny Hill/Ensemble in Big Fish. She would like to thank her family and friends for a lifetime of support and love.
Bryn's Work with OpenStage
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| The Mousetrap | Miss Casewell |
| A Doll’s House, Part 2 |
Anne Marie Cast |
| Cry It Out |
Director Crew |
| Sense and Sensibility |
Elinor Dashwood Cast |
| Steel Magnolias |
Stagehand Crew |
| The Comedy of Errors |
Angelo Cast |

Bas Meindertsma
Mr. Paravicini
Bas Meindertsma
BAS MEINDERTSMA has been performing with OST&C since 2013. Some of the roles you might recognize him from are Jerry in The Full Monty, Nicky in Avenue Q, Little Charles in August: Osage County, Ernst Ludwig in Cabaret, Sebastian in Twelfth Night, and Squidward in The SpongeBob Musical (FCCT). Bas is excited and grateful to now perform his first murder mystery with this talented cast and crew. A big thank you also goes out to his wife Ashley and daughters Sophie and Daphne for supporting his creative endeavors.

Bradley Calahan
Detective Sergeant Trotter
Bradley Calahan
BRADLEY CALAHAN is a local performer and thrilled to be working with OpenStage for the first time. He received his Bachelor’s in Theatre Performance from Colorado State University in 2019. There he performed in multiple productions, including the roles of Francis Henshall in One Man Two Guv’nors, Andrey Prozorov in Three Sisters, and Tiny Tom in Urinetown, and produced and directed a fully-student led production of God of Carnage. He would like to thank his family and roommates for their undying love and support.
Bradley's Work with OpenStage
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| The Mousetrap | Detective Sergeant Trotter |
| The Minutes | Stand-By for Mr. Peel |
| Pride and Prejudice | Mr. Darcy |

Heather Ostberg Johnson
Director/Associate Artistic Director
Heather Ostberg Johnson
Heather Ostberg Johnson is honored to be working with OpenStage again. She also serves as Associate Artistic Director for the Company and wears many hats as a theatre maker and movement artist in Colorado. She is a director, improv comedian, writer, performer, teacher, clown, and dancer. Last season, Heather directed Pride & Prejudice and performed in 39 Steps with OpenStage, receiving a Henry Award for her role as Clown 2. Outside of OpenStage, she can be found performing with The Comedy Brewers, The Band of Toughs (Denver), and The Story Bakers. Heather’s passion for movement, devising, and physical theatre has led her to train with SITI Company, Frantic Assembly, Michael Chekhov Acting Studio, Double Edge Theatre, Giovanni Fusetti, and Pandemonium Studio. She is grateful for her vast circle of supportive friends and family who help her keep all the plates spinning with two young kids, loudest shoutout to Reed Johnson!
Heather's Work with OpenStage
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| The Mousetrap | Director/Associate Artistic Director |
| A Doll’s House, Part 2 |
Movement Director Crew |
| Men on Boats |
William Hawkins Cast |
| August: Osage County |
Assistant Director/Acting Coach Crew |
| The Servant of Two Masters |
Smeraldina Cast |
| The Ladies Man |
Suzanne Aubin (a patient) Cast |

Azran Starkweather
Assistant Director/Stage Manager
Azran Starkweather
AZRAN STARKWEATHER grew up doing theatre with Debut Theatre Company in Fort Collins, CO. After finishing high school, Azran moved to New York City and studied acting at The Stella Adler Studio of Acting and at The Neighborhood Playhouse. At the Neighborhood Playhouse, they fell in love with stage management and aspire to do much more with it. Azran is excited to be back in Fort Collins and working on this wonderful production!

Ivan Andrade
Scenic Desginer/Master Carpenter/Technical Director
Ivan Andrade
IVAN ANDRADE wears many hats, and he wears them well! With a background spanning construction, business development and management, and a variety of artistic endeavors, he brings a unique blend of practical skills and creative flair to OpenStage. He’s been an invaluable asset behind the scenes, contributing to numerous productions. Ivan has lent his expertise as an assistant to the lead carpenters, an assistant to technical directors, and has taken on the roles of Properties designer and builder for Reefer Madness. Most recently, he’s stepped up as Lead carpenter for The Minutes, showcasing his dedication and diverse talents. When he’s not building theatrical magic, Ivan’s likely working in his own or a client’s landscape, proving his versatility and passion for bringing ideas to life.
Ivan's Work with OpenStage
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| The Mousetrap | Scenic Desginer/Master Carpenter/Technical Director |

Kari Armstrong
Costume Designer

MacKenzie Lowe
Lighting Designer
MacKenzie Lowe
MACKENZIE LOWE is thrilled to be back with OpenStage, sharing her passion for enhancing storytelling and artistic vision through lighting with such a talented cast and crew. She holds a B.A. in Theatrical Design/Technology from the University of Northern Colorado and has over a decade of experience in the live entertainment industry. MacKenzie has worked on a wide range of events, from theatrical productions to live concerts and festivals. Known for her innovative designs, technical precision, and collaborative spirit, her work captivates audiences and evokes emotion. Past OpenStage productions include The Minutes, Big Fish and Hedwig, while recent projects include A Walk in the Woods, All is Calm, Beautiful, Jersey Boys, Margaritaville, and Beauty and the Beast. Outside of her design work, MacKenzie is passionate about mentoring future technicians and designers, passing on her knowledge and experience. When she’s not immersed in lighting, she loves spending time with family and traveling.
MacKenzie 's Work with OpenStage
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| The Mousetrap | Lighting Designer |
| The Minutes |
Lighting Designer |

Joshua Moore
Sound Designer
Joshua Moore
Joshua Moore is a Sound Designer, Mixer, and Stage Manager based in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is finishing his last year at Colorado State University studying Sound Design and is thrilled to be making his design debut with The Mousetrap. Selected credits include: Sound Design: Paradise Lost, Into the Woods (2nd Place National Sound Award-Kennedy Center), Our Town, Spelling Bee (Colorado State University) Sound Mixing: Always Patsy Cline, The Secret Garden, Crazy for You (Candlelight Dinner Playhouse) Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Towne Hall Arts Center) Sound Engineering: La Boheme, The Marriage of Figaro, Rigoletto, The Turn of the Screw, Die Walkure, La Traviata, Don Giovanni, The Elixir of Love (The Santa Fe Opera) Stage Management: The Complete works of William Shakespeare, Men on Boats, Body Speak (Colorado State University).

Brenna Freestone-Gilbert
Properties Designer/Set Dresser
Brenna Freestone-Gilbert
BRENNA FREESTONE-GILBERT was born and raised in Fort Collins and is happy to be back after a nearly ten-year hiatus while living in New York. Brenna made her directorial debut years ago with OpenStage etcetera’s production of Boy Gets Girl, followed by Limelight Theatre’s production of Brighton Beach Memoirs. She is best known for directing Bug – which left audiences squirming – as well as The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), which also left audiences squirming, but for totally different reasons; both productions were with OpenStage. Prior to leaving for New York, you might recognize on-stage Brenna from such productions as The Book of Liz (Sister Constance Butterworth/Yolanda Foxley/others), An Ideal Husband (Mrs. Chevely), Dead Man’s Cell Phone (Jean), and Noises Off (Poppy) all with OpenStage, as well as Marjorie in Extremities with OpenStage etcetera. Additional favorites include Kattrin in Mother Courage, Laura in The Glass Menagerie, and Estelle in No Exit with Bas Bleu Theatre. Upon her return home, her first dip back into Fort Collins theatre was directing The Revolutionists! Most recently, she assisted with the properties design & set dressing for Reefer Madness, as well as designing properties & dressing for Big Fish!
Brenna's Work with OpenStage
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| The Mousetrap | Properties Designer/Set Dresser |
| The Revolutionists |
Director |

Tyler Zuschneid
Makeup Designer
Tyler Zuschneid
TYLER ZUSCHNEID grew up in Fort Collins and has been involved with theatre from a young age, acting, singing, dancing, assisting with hair/make-up/costumes for many productions over the years with Debut, Fort Collins Children’s Theatre, Fossil Ridge High School, University of Northern Colorado, and OpenStage. They designed make-up for Cabaret and Hedwig And The Angry Inch in OpenStage’s 50th Season. By wearing makeup every day, including while they work at Costco, Tyler is hoping to bring positive social representation to the Northern Colorado community. Tyler would like to thank their Mom and Rebecca Spafford for being a close mentor and fabulous friend.

Kirsten Hovorka
Hair/Wig Design
Kirsten Hovorka
KIRSTEN HOVORKA, has devoted her professional talents to hair and wig design for scores of actors and actresses in Fort Collins since 1976. She has been a member of OpenStage since 1977, and in 2005 received the Company’s Founders’ Award, which recognizes individuals who have made extensive contributions to the artistry and excellence of the Company. Though the list of productions Kirsten has participated in, for both local theater groups and touring companies, would fill a page, let alone a paragraph, what is most important is that, when doing hair for theatre, she is doing what she loves with the people she loves. Having that opportunity is something for which she is truly grateful.
Kirsten's Work with OpenStage
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| The Mousetrap | Hair/Wig Design |
| The Book of Will |
Hair/Wig Designer Crew |
| Hedwig And The Angry Inch |
Hair/Wig Designer Crew |
| The Revolutionists |
Hair/Wig Designer Crew |
| Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express |
Hair Designer Crew |
| Steel Magnolias |
Hair and Wig Designer/Hair Stylist/Beautician Consultant Crew |
| Frankenstein |
Wig Designer Crew |
| Monty Python's Spamalot |
Hair and Wig Designer Crew |
| And Then There Were None |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| La Bete |
Wig Designer/Wig Stylist Crew |
| August: Osage County |
Hair Designer Crew |
| Dangerous Liaisons |
Hair and Wig Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| The Tempest |
Hair Designer Crew |
| Amadeus |
Hair Designer/Hair and Wig Stylist Crew |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream |
Hair Designer Consultant Crew |
| The Ladies Man |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| The Rocky Horror Show |
Hair Designer/Lead Hair Stylist Crew |
| The 39 Steps |
Hair and Wig Designer Crew |
| 33 Variations |
Wig Designer Crew |
| A Picasso |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| The Glass Menagerie |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| Anon(ymous) |
Hair Designer Crew |
| Pride and Prejudice |
Hair & Wig Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| Little Shop of Horrors |
Hair Designer/Stylist Crew |
| The Cripple of of Inishmaan |
Hair Designer Crew |
| The Arabian Nights |
Hair Designer Crew |
| Dirty Blonde |
Hair Designer Crew |
| The Threepenny Opera |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| Enchanted April |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| Saint Joan |
Hair Designer Crew |
| A Bright Room Called Day |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| An Ideal Husband |
Hair Co-Designer Crew |
| The Women |
Hair/Wig Designer & Stylist Crew |
| The Winter's Tale |
Hair Designer Crew |
| Moon Over Buffalo |
Hair Design/Hair Stylist Crew |
| Agatha Christies Murder at the Vicarage |
Hair Design/Hair Stylist Crew |
| Tartuffe |
Wig Design Crew |
| Wit |
Hair Design Crew |
| The HOT L Baltimore |
Hair Design Crew |
| Harvey |
Hair Design Crew |
| The House of Bernarda Alba |
Hair Design Crew |
| An Inspector Calls |
Hair Design Crew |
| The Man Who Came to Dinner |
Hair Design Crew |
| The Comedy of Errors |
Wig Design Crew |
| The Ladies of Camellias |
Hair Design Crew |
| King Lear |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| The Living |
Hair Design Crew |

Jacob Offen
Dialect Coach
Jacob Offen
JACOB OFFEN has played many roles at OpenStage Theatre & Company – actor, staff member, board member, and now director and Producing Artistic Director. Misery marks his directorial debut at OpenStage. Jacob taught Acting at the University of Houston during his tenure as an MFA candidate, and recently at the University of Northern Colorado. He designed a comprehensive curriculum rooted in Stanislavsky, Hagen, Meisner, Roy Heart and Cecily Berry, and coached actors in scene work/audition preparation. Further, Jacob has created acting, voice, and Shakespearean text workshops at the Texas Shakespeare Festival, Houston Shakespeare Festival, and for acting students of all ages. While he served as the Company Development Administrator (2011 – 2015), he produced and directed entertainment for OST&C’s spring fundraisers (Casino Royal: The Sting, Viva Las Vegas, Oceans 11, le Cirque Rouge!). He is thrilled to put his years of experience as a performer and teaching artist to work for Misery and for many future productions to come!

James Burns
Fight Choreographer
James Burns
JAMES BURNS graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Theatre Arts in 1997. He worked at the Arvada Center during the 2000, 2001 and 2002 seasons as a scenic painter and technician before moving to New York City. He stage managed On Love and Lies and Square One at the 2004 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and Box of Fools for the 2005 American Living Room Festival in NYC. Since moving back to Fort Collins in 2010, James has worked extensively with both OpenStage Theatre and Bas Bleu as an actor, fight choreographer and scenic artist. He appeared onstage most recently as Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, Phillip Lombard in And Then There Were None, Steve Heidebrecht in August: Osage County, Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew,The Husband in Stage Kiss, Austin in True West and Sharky in The Seafarer, all with OpenStage Theatre. In addition, James recently co-directed OpenStage’s Sherwood and directed etcetera’s productions of Fool for Love and Christmas Chaos. He sends thanks to his wife, Jessica and love to his daughters, Scarlett and Sterling.
James's Work with OpenStage
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| The Mousetrap | Fight Choreographer |
| October Surprise |
Stage Violence Coordinator Crew |
| Six Years Old |
Fight Director Crew |
| The Book of Will |
John Heminges Cast |
| Hedwig And The Angry Inch |
Scenic Painter Crew |
| Clue: On Stage |
Mr. Green Cast |
| Cabaret |
Fight Coordinator Crew |
| Cyrano de Bergerac |
Fight Captain/Scenic Painter Crew |
| Cyrano de Bergerac |
Comte de Guiche/Port de Nesle Ambusher Cast |
| Ken Ludwig's Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood |
Director Crew |
| Men on Boats |
Scenic Painter Crew |
| Fool for Love |
Director Crew |
| Avenue Q |
Carpenter Crew |
| Frankenstein |
Fight Director Crew |
| Much Ado About Nothing |
Benedick Cast |
| Ideation |
Fight Director Crew |
| The Comedy of Errors |
Scenic Painter Crew |
| Christmas Chaos |
Director Crew |
| And Then There Were None |
Phillip Lombard Cast |
| The Three Musketeers |
Scenic Painter Crew |
| The Flick |
Assistant Director Crew |
| H2O |
Fight Director Crew |
| August: Osage County |
Fight Director/Fight Captain Crew |
| August: Osage County |
Steve Heidebrecht Cast |
| Superior Donuts |
Fight Director Crew |
| Stage Kiss |
Fight Director Crew |
| Stage Kiss |
The Husband/Harrison Cast |
| Taming of the Shrew |
Fight Captain Crew |
| Taming of the Shrew |
Petruchio Cast |
| Journey to the West |
Fight Director Crew |
| Unnecessary Farce |
Fight Choreographer Crew |
| True West |
Fight Choreographer Crew |
| True West |
Austin Cast |
| Moonlight and Magnolias |
Fight Director Crew |
| Scapin |
Fight Director Crew |
| Dangerous Liaisons |
Fight Co-Director Crew |
| The Seafarer |
James "Sharky" Harkin Cast |
| Bullshot Crummond |
Fight Director Crew |
| Wit |
Dr. Jason Posner Cast |
| Casino Royale |
James Bond Cast |
| King Lear |
First Knight/Ensemble Cast |

Agatha Christie
Playwright
Agatha Christie
AGATHA CHRISTIE is known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime. Her books have sold over a billion copies in English with another billion in foreign languages. She is the most widely published author of all time and, in many languages, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. She is the author of 66 crime novels, 150 short stories, over 20 plays, and six novels written under the name Mary Westmacott. Her work includes Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile, and the genre-defining And Then There Were None.
Agatha Christie’s first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, was written towards the end of the First World War, in which she served in the VAD. In it she created Hercule Poirot, the little Belgian detective who was destined to become the most popular detective in crime fiction since Sherlock Holmes. It was published by Bodley Head in 1920.
In 1926, after averaging a book a year, Agatha Christie wrote her first masterpiece. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd was the first of her books to be published by Collins and marked the beginning of an author-publisher relationship that lasted for 50 years and well over 70 books. Ackroyd was also the first of Agatha Christie’s books to be dramatized – under the title Alibi – and to have a successful run in London’s West End.
By 1930, Agatha had introduced a new character to act as detective. When she created Miss Marple, Agatha did not expect her to become Poirot’s rival, but with The Murder at the Vicarage, Miss Marple’s first full-length outing, it appeared she had produced another popular and enduring character.
The Mousetrap, her most successful play of all, opened in 1952 and is the longest-running play in history.
Agatha Christie was made a dame in 1971. She died in 1976.
Agatha Christie Limited (ACL) has been managing the literary and media rights to Agatha Christie’s works around the world since 1955, working with the best talents in film, television, publishing, stage and on digital platforms to ensure that Christie’s work continues to reach new audiences in innovative ways and to the highest standard. The company is managed by Christie’s great grandson James Prichard.
Visit www.agathachristie.com for more information.
Photo courtesy of The Christie Archive Trust
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