Aquila Theatre Co. brings Agatha Christie mystery to the stage
"Murder on the Nile," by one of the greatest mystery writers in world literature, Agatha Christie, will be staged at Fermilab's Ramsey Auditorium by the Aquila Theatre Company.
This brilliant new production features a masterful whodunit and Aquila's clever signature style.
The performance will be 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in Wilson Hall, off Pine Street in Batavia. Tickets are $33 or $17 for age 18 and under
"Murder on the Nile," Christie's own staging of her famous novel, "Death on the Nile," is set on a paddle steamer cruising the legendary Nile River in 1940s Eygpt. The passengers aboard are abuzz when the famous heiress, Kay Ridgeway, and her penniless new husband, Simon Mostyn board the ship. Class, money and reputation are all at stake in one way or another for the passengers and before they know it deceit, theft and murder quickly make waves on the river. Spurned lover Jacqueline De Severac, protective uncle Canon Pennefather, a troubled German doctor, and a host of colorful and mysterious characters add to the drama and suspense of this classic Agatha Christie mystery. Who can be trusted? Who holds the truth? Who is a suspect? Whodunit?
Aquila Theatre brings its innovative touch to this deliciously dangerous murder mystery, with brilliant direction, superb acting, thrilling physicality and stunning designs. Aquila's "Murder on the Nile" will be a classic all over again.
Aquila is one of the foremost producers of touring classical theater in the United States, visiting 50-60 American cities per year. Its mission is to bring the greatest works to the greatest number, believing passionately that everyone should be given the opportunity to engage with classical drama of the highest quality at an affordable price right in their own community.
For phone reservations, call (630) 840-ARTS (2787) weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Or order tickets online at events.fnal.gov. Tickets are nonrefundable. Sales for any weekend event close at noon on Friday, but if not sold out, tickets are available starting at the Ramsey Auditorium or gallery box office one hour prior to the event.