THE OLDLAND PLAYERS
Founded in 1967 the Oldland Players are a group in the Bristol area, who've been creating quality community theatre for over 50 years.
'The Mirror Crack'd'
by Agatha Christie (A new stage adaptation by Rachel Wagstaff)
2nd - 4th July 2026
Synopsis
In 1960s England, a wind of change is blowing through the land. It has even reached the sleepy village of St Mary Mead. There’s a new housing estate to make the villagers curious and fearful, and now the village has been thrown into a frenzy by the news that a glamorous American film star has bought the Manor House.
Miss Jane Marple, confined to a chair after an accident, is wondering if life has passed her by. Then there is a vicious murder, and Miss Marple must unravel a web of lies, tragedy and danger.
This adaptation of Agatha Christie’s famous novel brings real emotional depth and psychological insight to a thrilling story of revenge and dark secrets.
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 "It's an awful thing, Cherry, to feel alone with your cares" |
 "It's not broken. That's a relief" |
 "The truth is, there aren't many great roles when you're no longer a slip of a girl" |
 "Our secretary, dearest Ella, oversaw all the work to the house" |
 "Why were you helping at the party? |
 "Heather Leigh started some dull as death story" |
 "Oh, it was the happiest day of my life" |
 "It was in my glass, wasn't it?" |
 "I did not think it of you." |
 "And, action!" |
 "I want to speak to Miss Baker" |
 "What money?" |
This amateur production of ''The Mirror Crack'd" is presented by by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Cast
Miss Marple (Kit Muffett); Cherry Baker (Vienna Chiddy); Chief Inspector Craddock (Simon Crutchley); Heather Leigh (Ginny Allwood); Cyril Leigh (Rod Lovell); Dolly Bantry (Anna Vigor); Marina Gregg (Lisa Stapleton); Jason Rudd (Nick Stone); Ella Zielinsky (Ev Milker); Lola Brewster (Hannah Johnson); Giuseppe Renzo (Ollie Cuenca)
Director: Sarah Marks