Agatha Christie classic Murder on the Nile at The Masque
The Masque is proud to present Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile. The production will be performed from 21 August until 31 August at The Masque.
From award-winning director Barbara Basel, this classic Christie play is sure to set the stage alight. It has all the twists and turns that this iconic author and playwright is known for – a beautiful heiress on her honeymoon, the working class man she married, a foreigner with a grudge, the jealous ex-fiancé who can’t stop following her ex, a man who isn’t who or what he claims to be, a religious man who knows more than he lets on, and a lady’s maid who had to have seen more than she claims.
All of them are thrown together, caught on a luxury paddle steamer as it makes its way up the Nile. Who could the murderer be? It has to be one of them! Or maybe it was the ship’s steward…
Join The Masque for a murder mystery that will have you asking “whodunnit” right to the very end!
Faeron Wheeler, Head of Programming at The Masque, says:
“Agatha Christie is a vital part of the community theatre world, and we had to have a classic whodunnit from the master as we celebrate 65 years at The Masque this year.”
Director Barbara Basel, says:
“This is the first time I’m directing an Agatha Christie murder mystery, although I have acted in a couple of them in the past, so I’m very excited about the opportunities it provides.”
“I’m very keen to capture the splendour and hypocrisy of that era, plus the play’s satirical humour and, at times, antiquated dialogue, while ensuring that the performance will still capture the attention of today’s audience.”
Basel won several CATAs for last year’s production of Twelfth Night, including Best Director and Best Play.
The production features: Lara Serene Fouche as Kay Ridgeway; Timothy Wolfaardt as Simon Mostyn; Sarah-Kate Bergstedt as Jacqueline De Severac; Wayne Ronné as Canon Pennefather; Matthew dos Santos as William Smith; Su Cunningham as Helen ffoliot-ffoulkes; Roux Nel as Christina Grant; Kendal Conradie as Dr Ludwig Bessner; Christine Swanepoel as Louise, and Sfiso Nkosi as Steward/McNaught.
Barbara Basel has taught, acted in and directed dramas for as long as she can remember. Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile is her 11th production at the Masque since 2011, having directed serious plays such as Road to Mecca and comedies such as The Importance of Being Earnest, her last one being the popular and multi-award winning Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare in July 2023. She has also acted in various plays at the Masque, the latest being a cameo role in Calendar Girls.
Show Information
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile
Venue:
The Masque
Dates & Times:
23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31 August at 19h30
Matinees
24, 25 and 31 August at 14h30
Ticket Prices:
R120 to R150 (including VAT)
Bookings:
Bookings can be made via Quicket
Discounted block bookings of more than 10 tickets
Age Restriction:
No under 13s
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About The Masque
More than 60 years old, The Masque is an iconic venue in the Cape Town cultural landscape. A unique and historic space, it has been home to many amateur theatre societies over the years and was established by local attorney Bertie Stern with the objective of encouraging voluntary participation in all forms of theatre by all people.
Stern had a vision to provide a platform for both amateur and professional performers regardless of their social or political situation at that time. When The Masque opened, it was one of the only theatres in Cape Town that was open to people of all ethnic backgrounds.
A registered Non-Profit Organisation, The Masque strives to make theatre accessible to all – onstage, backstage and for the audience. Run by volunteers with a focus on community, the theatre showcases all genres of performance and is as widely inclusive as possible. The Masque is wheelchair friendly, has a fully licensed bar and snacks are available before shows and during intervals.
In 1993 Bertie bequeathed The Masque into trust for the benefit and growth of community theatre. The theatre was totally destroyed by fire in 1997 and it took two years to rebuild (thanks largely to the generosity of the late Joan St Leger-Lindbergh). The Theatre is still owned by the Stern Masque Theatre Trust and is managed by a board of volunteers.
At the helm of the operation is a team with professional theatre experience. Continuing its work into the post-Covid-19 era, The Masque seeks to present high-quality amateur theatre productions, providing a service of artistic engagement with the local community, celebrating diversity and building on the Theatre’s reputation as a sought-after professional venue-for-hire.
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