Mystery of the Blue Train, The (Adapted from Agatha Christie's novel)

Full-Lengths

By: Doug Goheen
Cast: 9 M, 8 F, 5 flexible, opt. extras (With doubling: 7 M, 7 F, 3 flexible)
Performance Time: Approximately 120 minutes, 94 pgs

MURDER-MYSTERY. Adapted from the novel by Agatha Christie. The famed detective Hercule Poirot boards the luxurious Blue Train bound for the French Riviera. Among the passengers is Ruth Kettering, an American heiress on her way to meet up with her paramour, the dashing Comte De La Roche. The next morning, Ruth is found dead in her compartment, and her famous ruby, “Heart of Fire,” has been stolen. Ruth’s father, an American millionaire, convinces the retired Poirot to hunt down his beloved daughter’s murderer. Clues include a mysterious man spotted in Ruth’s train compartment, a cigarette case with an inscribed gold “K” on it, and some hair found at the scene. To solve the case, Poirot dismisses the usual suspects and relies on his “finesse” to reveal the true murderer. With its plot twists and surprise ending, this mystery will keep your audiences guessing until the very end. Adapted from Agatha Christie's story, which is in the public domain in the US and not licensed by Agatha Christie Limited.

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Doug Goheen has published several plays for children and adults and has taught English and theatre for more than 35 years. Mr. Goheen and his wife, Diane, live in Topeka, KS. They have two sons, Jacob and Nathan.