Few can think of mystery authors without naming Agatha Christie amongst them. Known as the best-selling author of all time, Christie’s contribution to the genre is unmatched. Her name has become shorthand for intrigue, clever puzzles, and that particular English chill that turns a drawing-room conversation into a scene of high tension. Her works combine…
Amanda Whittington’s Ladies Down Under is the much-loved sequel to her hit play Ladies’ Day, bringing audiences back into the world of four Hull women whose friendship, humour and resilience shine through every line. After winning big at York Races, Pearl, Jan, Shelley and Linda trade their factory hairnets for passports and embark on the…
Hello, friends and fellow theatre lovers! We hope you are having a fantastic day. If you are reading this, you are probably curious about Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, or maybe you are thinking about joining us for a performance here at Arcade Players in Long Eaton. Whether you are a lifelong Shakespeare fan, a newcomer, or…
7 minute reading time Jack Popplewell’s Busybody isn’t a play most people expect to fall in love with. The title alone gives off slightly daft, over-the-top vibes. But behind the surface, this 1964 comedy-thriller reveals itself to be a tightly written, smartly plotted, and unexpectedly funny piece of theatre. It manages to be both a satisfying mystery…
11-minute read time If you’ve ever sat in the front row of a farce and laughed until your sides hurt—or held your breath through the final moments of a murder mystery—you’ve already experienced the magic of theatrical genres. In the world of drama, genre is the word we use to describe the style and tone…
