Hatrix Theatre is excited to open a sold out run of Agatha Christie‘s classic murder mystery The Mousetrap at the Moose Hall, May 1-4.
“ I’m very pleased it is sold out,” said director Karolyn Harker, who has a long history of working with the Mousetrap.
““It’s run for 70 plus years in London,”” Harker continued, adding she is pleased to bring the Mousetrap to the Moose Hall.
The Mousetrap is a classic Agatha Christie murder mystery.
An assortment of strange guests arrive in the middle of a blizzard at Monkswell manor, a rooming house just opened by newlyweds Molly and Giles. But there may be a murderer afoot.
There are twists and turns and Three Blind Mice as the constant refrain as the couple, guests and “Sergeant Trotter” try to a unravel the murderer’s scheme.
“There’s some funny moments, but it is a mystery,” Harker described.
“ There’s a great characters. We’re fortunate to have a great cast and crew,” she said, noting they have been rehearsing since the end of January for the production.
“ My favourite part of the show is working with all of these talented people how have some great ideas,” Harker said.
“ People are taking their time away from their families and jobs because we love to do it,” Harker continued.
“Everyone involved has been so generous,” she said.
Hatrix Theatre veteran Vittorio Oliveri is looking forward to playing Paravicini, a surprise guest whose car breaks down in the middle of the storm.
“I think the character Paravicini gets a raw deal. He‘s usually played as a clown. But I’m hoping to do a little bit more with him,” he said, adding he always enjoys working with hatrix.
“It’s great to be part of a great cast,” he said.