The Bedford Players are staging Agatha Christie's courtroom thriller where a charming man accused of murder hangs on his defence lawyer's every word. Think twists, tension, and a 1953 Old Bailey trial that'll keep you guessing until the final reveal.
It’s 1953 at the Old Bailey in London, where the city’s most sensational trial is underway. Leonard Vole, a charming young man, stands accused of murdering a wealthy widow—a charge that carries only one penalty: death. With public opinion swirling and the stakes at their highest, all eyes turn to the brilliant Sir Wilfrid Robarts, a formidable defence attorney, who must navigate shifting loyalties, startling testimony, and mounting tension inside the courtroom. As the Old Bailey becomes a battleground and Leonard’s life hangs in the balance, the question looms: will justice prevail? Join us as you witness every twist and turn, weighing the evidence and experiencing the trial as though you were part of the jury itself. Often considered Agatha Christie's most accomplished play, this spellbinding drama coils tighter with every revelation, keeping you guessing until the final moment.
Thur-Sat at 7:30 pm Sun and final Sat at 2:00 pm
