Adapted for the Stage by Stephen Dietz
From the Novel by Agatha Christie

A fast-paced, comic whodunit in which the legendary detective Hercule Poirot races to uncover a killer’s identity after a horrifying discovery on a seaside golf course in France. With sharp dialogue, theatrical ingenuity, and a clever ensemble cast playing multiple roles, this stylish adaptation brings Agatha Christie’s wit and intrigue vividly to life.

February 19 – March 7, 2026
Zech Hall, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

About the Play

After receiving an urgent plea for help, Hercule Poirot rushes to the French seaside, only to arrive a day too late. A wealthy man has been found brutally murdered on a private golf course, stabbed in the back and buried in a shallow grave. As Poirot and his loyal companion Hastings begin their investigation, secrets unravel, suspects multiply, and a second shocking discovery turns the case upside down.

Adapted for the stage by award-winning playwright Stephen Dietz, Murder on the Links blends classic Christie mystery with humor, pace, and theatrical flair. This lively production features a small ensemble cast portraying a wide array of colorful characters in a whodunit that keeps audiences guessing while delivering plenty of wit and charm.

Cast & Character Assignments

• Hercule Poirot – Alyssa Keene

• Captain Hastings – Miles Harrison

• Man One (Paul Renaud, Bex, Gendarme 2, Gardner, Dr. Durand, Hotel Clerk, Railway Porter) – Tony Salome

• Man Two (Gendarme 1, Stonor, Jack Renaud, Inspector Giraud) – Andy Fling

• Woman One (Chauffeur, Keller, Madame Renaud, Theodora Van Hoven, Gendarme 3, Photographer, Glazier) – Patricia Duff

• Woman Two (Young Woman, Leonie, Marie Van Hoven, Bella Duveen, Gendarme 4) – Sommer Harris

Rated PG for mild talk of violence
Runtime: Approximately 2 hours, including intermission