Century Theatre Guild opens its final play of the season on May 25, when Neville Worsnop directs Murder by the Book, by Duncan Greenwood and Robert King.
Multiple twists and turns, combined with fast-paced, witty and often funny dialogue, deliver everything one expects from an English-flavoured stage mystery.
The plot revolves around author and critic Selwyn Piper and his wife, volatile actress Imogen, whom he refuses to divorce, and who is having an affair with Selwyn’s publisher John Douglas.
When people start to die, Selwyn’s loyal but suspicious secretary Christine and next door neighbour Peter Fletcher try to unravel the plot.
It’s a simple situation, but fraught with shocks and surprises, guaranteeing that the audience will still be wondering who dunnit until the very end – and perhaps even then not be absolutely sure.
Frank Rempel, known for his roles on stage, makes a debut as stage-manager.
Newcomer Keith Assoun, plays the sophisticated Selwyn, Brigida Scholten as Imogen aptly illustrates Selwyn’s opinion of his wife’s histrionic acting abilities.
“Imogen was the best Lady Macbeth I ever saw,” he says. “Unfortunately she was playing Juliet at the time.”
Rhonda Hewitson and Martyn Worsnop play the amateur sleuths. Peter King is the befuddled publisher, John Douglas.
The show runs at Century Church Theatre May 25 – June 3, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. Dinner is available at the theatre at 6:15pm on May 25 only, catered by Churrasco 77 of Erin, and must be booked in advance.
For tickets and more information call the box office 519-855-4586. www.centurychurchtheatre.com.
