Classic Agatha Christie mystery at Rhyl Pavilion

May 16 2008 by Michael Green, Flintshire Chronicle

Few plots in the thriller genre have been borrowed as frequently as Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.

And now – the week after the author ‘appeared’ in the latest Doctor Who story! – a production of the Christie classic is coming to the Rhyl Pavilion.

The Agatha Christie Theatre Company has already scored big hits with the author’s The Hollow and The Unexpected Guest.

A group of 10 strangers are lured to a remote island off the coast of Devon. Upon arrival it is discovered that their host, an eccentric millionaire, is missing. At dinner a recorded message is played accusing each of them in turn of having a guilty secret. By the end of the evening the 10 guests become 9.

Stranded on the island by a torrential storm and haunted by an ancient nursery rhyme, one by one the guests begin to die.

The all-star cast features Gerald Harper, who is best known for playing the titles roles in Adam Adamant Lives and Hadleigh, Alex Ferns, well known as the notorious Trevor in Eastenders, Denis Lill from The Royal, Survivors, and Outside Edge, Chloe Newsome of Coronation Street, Jennifer Wilson, star of hit TV series The Brothers, Peter Byrne, who made his name by playing Andy Crawford in the BBC series Dixon of Dock Green, and Mark Wynter who has delighted audiences with his all round talents from pop career to TV, film and stage.

And Then There Were None can be seen at the Rhyl Pavilion from May 19-24. Ring the box office on 01745 330000 or book online at www.rhylpavilion.co.uk