Starring Jason Durr from Casualty and Strictly champion Ellie Leach, the production is based on the Hasbro board game, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year
After a successful launch, the world premiere production of Cluedo 2 – The Next Chapter is now adding a second autumn leg to its UK tour, coming to Churchill Theatre in Bromley from Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 September.
Starring Casualty’s Jason Durr as Colonel Mustard and Ellie Leach – the reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion, who is making her stage acting debut – as Miss Scarlett, the show is based on the classic Hasbro board game, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
The cast is completed by Jack Bennett (Wadsworth), Hannah Boyce (Mrs Peacock), Dawn Buckland (Mrs White), Liam Horrigan (Mr Black), Edward Howells (Professor Plum), Tiwai Muza (PC Silver) and Gabriel Paul (Reverend Green) with Kara Alberts-Turner, Audrey Anderson and Henry Lawes.
Set in the swinging 1960s, rock’n’roll legend Rick Black has not had a hit for years and he’s broke. But as he settles into his brand new and expensive home, Graveny Manor, Rick is desperate to revive his fading career and reclaim his fame and fortune… and is prepared to do anything to get it back.
Excited to reveal his long-awaited comeback album, Rick has assembled his supermodel wife, the Honourable Emerald Peacock; his manager, Colonel Eugene Mustard, long-time roadie “Professor” Alex Plum, Annabel Scarlett, his trusted interior designer, and housekeeper Mrs White, who came with the house and who knows all its secrets.
But there is still someone missing; Rick’s former songwriting partner “The Reverend” Hal Green, disappeared mysteriously at the same time that Rick’s career went downhill and, without him, has Rick still got it?
And where did that butler come from? Why is that character looking so suspicious? Who can you trust? There is only one way to find out…
Ellie Leach said: “I’ve really enjoyed bringing Miss Scarlett to life on stage. It’s so much fun to perform this iconic character and to see audiences of all ages having such a good time at every show, so I’m really thrilled to be extending the tour.”
Jason Durr said: “I’m delighted to be continuing as Colonel Mustard in Cluedo 2. The audience reaction during our first few weeks of performances has been fantastic and I can’t wait to bring this hilarious whodunnit to many more audiences around the UK.”
The production is written by BAFTA-Award-winning writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran and directed by Mark Bell, who brings the action to life.
Set and costume design is by David Farley, lighting by Jason Taylor, sound by Jon Fiber and movement direction by Anna Healey.
As the bodies pile up, watch all of the colourful guests become suspects, potential victims and detectives, as they dart from room to room trying to escape the killer and survive the night.
Showing from Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 September 2024
Tickets: £22 – £49
Images by Alastair Muir
Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1HA
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