The Suspicions of Mr Whicher
Adapted By Alexandra Wood and based on the book by Kate Summerscale
Directed by Maria Adamson
The original Victorian “whodunnit” based on the true story that gripped our nation back in the day…
Summer 1860, an elegant county house and a young boy is found dead in an outside privy. All clues point towards the murderer being a member of the grieving household.
Called to investigate is the most celebrated detective of the day, Jonathan Whicher of Scotland Yard. But this case challenges him in ways he’s never been challenged before. Still haunted by the case, he visits the murderer in prison.
As they replay the past, they start to question the nature of truth, the desire for certainty and the possibility of redemption.
The characters of TV detectives Morse and Frost are said to be based on that of Mr Jonathan (Jack) Whicher.
Please note that this play contains references to the theme of child murder which some patrons may find upsetting.
An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books
Cast
| Jonathan Whicher | Chris Hill |
| Constance Kent | Emily Taylor |
| Miss Pratt/Mrs Kent/Nurse | Lisa Gray |
| Mr Kent | Chris Kershaw |
| John Foley/Guard/Sir Thomas Henry | Patrick Gardner |
| William Kent | Hayden Tierney |
| Edward Kent/Arthur | Elliott Day |
| Elizabeth Gough/Louisa Hatherill/Sarah Cox | Eliza Wilson |
| Dr Parsons/Reverend Wagner | Richard Catmore |
| Peter Edlin | Paul Sylvester |
| Katherine Gream/Emilie | Debbie Taylor |
| Older William | James Moss |
- Doors Open: 6.45pm
- Show Times: Curtain Up at 7.30pm prompt
- Running Time: tbc
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Additional Information:
Trinity Square Car Park (across the road from the theatre) is free to holders of a theatre pass. The pass costs £2 on production of a valid ticket for the current season and allows you to park for any show during the whole season. (Available from the Box Office)
As the car park can be busy it might be best to arrive early -
Further Information:
Please note that late-comers may not be admitted into the auditorium after the performance has commenced until there is a suitable break in the show and this will always be at the discretion of the House Manager.