A Murder At St Muttley's - An Hercule Poudrot Mystery
While on a Christmas visit to his cousin, Sister Immaculata Biggles, in the secluded convent of St Muttley's, renowned detective Hercule Poudrot meets Bishop Humbedee, who has arrived to celebrate mass. Next day, The bishop is no-where to be found, and with no-one to lead their carol service, the desperate sisters of St Muttley engage the services of Poudrot and his intrepid sidekick Hustings to find the missing cleric.
What dark secrets will they uncover in the neighbouring village of Ditcham? What is the macabre history shared by it’s inhabitants? What other goings on - are going on?
Another classic festive comedy thriller, brought to you by Suffolk-based Common Ground Theatre Company, the team behind many genre spoof Xmas shows, most recently last year's Sherlock Holmes Meets Count Dracula!
Suitable for adults and children aged 8+
Running time 2 hours (including interval)
Evening performances at 7.30 pm, matinee performances at 4pm on 4th and 5th. Tickets £15,£10 plus booking fee.
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex CO2 7AT
Wed 4 Jan to Fri 6 January