October 18, 2023

A Christie Comedy At ActorsNET Theatre

COMEDY, NOT MYSTERY: Nicholas Pecht, left, with Morgan Petronis in “Fiddlers Three,” the last play written by Agatha Christie.

ActorsNET begins its 27th Season with the last written play by the “Queen of Crime,” Agatha Christie. Fiddlers Three, a comedy about business and finance with a strong undercurrent of criminal activity, is performed at the Heritage Center in Morrisville, Pa., through October 29.

Following several revisions and simplifications to the script by the author, Christie’s play — originally titled Fiddlers Five — follows a group of young people who hide the body of a dead tycoon as they try to get their hands on more than a little inheritance. What starts as a lark, quickly becomes serious when they discover that the body is in fact a murder victim.

“This play is a delightful blend of humor, intricate plotting, and a dash of criminal mischief,” said director Maryalice Rubins-Topoleski. “It’s a special gem in Christie’s repertoire that will keep audiences guessing and laughing in equal measure.”

The Heritage Center Theatre is located at 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, near the Calhoun Street Bridge. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. There will be a special Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. on October 28. Visit actorsnetbucks.org for times and tickets.