One dark and stormy night, the owner of Ackerton Manor, the despicable Roger Ackerton, is murdered. Detective Pierre Pierrot is called in to solve the case, but all he has to go on is a dead body, a missing diamond, and five suspects, each of whom has a ridiculous motive. With the clock ticking, will Detective Hastings solve the murder or become the next victim?
Murder at Ackerton Manor is a fun-loving spoof of Agatha Christie murder mysteries, where plot twists and mistaken identities make for a raucous night in the English Countryside. Seven characters are played by three actors in this fast-paced tribute to the Queen of Mystery.
Keywords: Mystery, Comedy, Thriller, Mansion, Agatha Christie, Spoof
First produced by Tweed and Company Theatre, July 2023. Also produced by Lighthouse Theatre, June 2024.
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Acts: 2
Run time: 130 minutes
Content notes: Contains scenes of violence, psychological manipulation.
Cast size: 3 actors
Male roles: 2
Female roles: 1
Casting notes: There are three actors, but they play seven roles. Two of the actors also play both men and women in the show.
"If you are the kind of person that cracked up watching Spaceballs when actual jam leaked out of the computer screen after a cadet yells, “They jammed our transmission!” then you owe it to yourself to check in for a night’s stay at Ackerton Manor."
- Mike Renzella, Haldimand Press
"an outrageously funny murder mystery thriller!"
- Donna McMillan, Port Dover Maple Leaf