Verdict

Following a four year embargo on the professional presentation of Christie’s work, spring 2006 saw Bill Kenwright reach an exclusive agreement with Agatha Christie Ltd to create a brand new touring theatre company, with the exclusive rights to present the original plays from the best-selling fiction author of all time, all around the UK. Following huge success, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company, now in its sixth outstanding year, is proud to present Verdict, the most riveting and compelling drama by the undisputed ‘Queen of Crime.’

An all-star cast is led by Dawn Steele, from the hit BBC drama Monarch of the Glen and the popular ITV series Wild at Heart. She is joined by Robert Duncan (Drop the Dead Donkey) and Ali Bastian (Hollyoaks, The Bill, and semi-finalist on Strictly Come Dancing.) The cast also includes, Martin Carroll, Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom in the hugely successful Harry Potter films) Elizabeth Power (Eastenders) and 60s teen idol Mark Wynter.

Cast & Crew

Cast

Anya Hendryk
Detective Inspector Ogden
Dr. Stoner
Karl Hendryk
Mrs. Roper
Police Sergeant Pearce
Helen Rollander
  (January – April 2011)
Lester Cole
  (January – June 2011)
Lisa Koletzky
  (January – April 2011)
Sir William Rollander
  (January – March 2011)
Sir William Rollander
  (started March 2011)
Helen Rollander
  (started May 2011)
Lisa Koletzky
  (started May 2011)
Lester Cole
  (started July 2011)

Crew

ASM/Understudy
  (ended July 2011)
Company Stage Manager
Costume Designer
Costume Supervisor
Deputy Stage Manager
Designer
Director
Lighting Designer
Props Supervisor
Sound Designer
Wardrobe Supervisor
ASM/Understudy
  (started July 2011)

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Play description

Having been forced to flee persecution in his home country, the brilliant and idealistic Professor Karl Hendryk leads a content and morally upstanding life, but his world is turned upside-down when the prospect of life-saving treatment for his invalid wife persuades him to take on a new pupil against his better judgement; the spoilt, conniving minx Helen who will stop at nothing to get her way. With murderous intentions afoot, it only remains to be seen what verdict will be delivered, and if justice will prevail…

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