Murder, Margaret And Me

“The only real truth in what you are about to see is that Miss Margaret Rutherford didn’t want anyone to know the truth.” Queen of Crime Agatha Christie was very much against Margaret Rutherford playing her fabled spinster detective Miss Marple, while Margaret Rutherford, already famous as a comedic actor, was equally opposed to risking her reputation in the serious and sordid world of murder. So how was it that they became such firm friends that Christie later dedicated a novel to the woman who defined Miss Marple on screen for a generation?

This revealing and intriguing play tells their story and also reveals how Agatha turned detective herself to unearth Rutherford’s tragic and shocking secret. Performed by the Edinburgh Festival and International New York Festival award-winning actor Janet Prince. Written by Philip Meeks and directed by Stella Duffy. ‘A gem of a production’ ‘Moving mirthful and entertaining’ ***** The Scotsman