A MURDER is Announced, A Miss Marple Mystery arrives at the Cheltenham Everyman Theatre, September 14-19.

The Agatha Christie classic stars Judy Cornwell as Miss Marple in the tale which the residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished by an advert in the local newspaper that states a murder will take place on Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock.

Unable to resist the intrigue, the group gather at the house when the lights go out and a gun is fired.

Miss Marple must unravel a complex series of relationships and events to solve the mystery of the killer.

Judy Cornwell’s distinguished career spans over 50 years on stage and screen, but she is probably best known for her much loved portrayal of Daisy in the successful TV sitcom Keeping Up Appearances.

Judy will be joined on stage by Diane Fletcher (House of Cards, 1990), Sarah Thomas (Last of the Summer Wine) and Rachel Bright (Eastenders).

  • A Murder Announced is at the Cheltenham Everyman Theatre, September 14-19. Tickets from £13. For more information and book visit everymantheatre.org.uk or call 01242 527573