Ten strangers are lured to a mansion on an island, when a storm cuts them off from the mainland. And one by one, things take a deadly turn, and their reason for being on the island becomes horribly clear. Strap yourself in for a stage production of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. Based on her best-selling crime novel of all time, you’ll be on the edge of your seat as the story unfolds. See if you can solve it at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne.
And Then There Were None
This crime thriller has sold over 100 million copies, has been translated into multiple languages and has been adapted for film and television many times over the years. It was also voted as the World’s Favourite Agatha Christie story in 2015. The suspenseful tale was first adapted for the stage in 1943, and feature a modified, more hopeful ending. In 2005, the late Kevin Elyot wrote a revised version, bringing the original ending of the novel to the stage. It is this original ending that you can now see in Melbourne.
Review
This show is by the same producers of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap and directed by Robyn Nevin AO. Structurally, the pacing might feel a little strange. The first act introduces the characters and ends with the very first death in the show. The interval feels early, and the second half speeds through the remaining deaths. The play is also set in one space, a living room, which leaves much to the imagination as a lot of action happens off-stage. With such a rapid pace, each twist and turn will have you changing your mind about who the mysterious killer is. The cast all do a great job of building up the suspense, although on opening night, there were a few stumbles in lines here and there. Whether you’ve read the book, or you’re going in blind, you’ll have a good time.