HHTheatreCo are very proud to present
The Hollow by Agatha Christie
A leisurely weekend explodes into murder at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell, arguably Christie’s finest comic grande dame. Dr. Cristow, a Harley Street Surgeon, is at the centre of the trouble when, assembled in one place, we find his dull but devoted wife Gerda, his mistress and prominent sculptor Henrietta and his former lover and Hollywood film star Veronica. Also visiting are Edward and Midge, whose romantic assertions are likewise thrown into the mix. As the list of romantic associations grows, so does the list of potential suspects when Cristow is shot dead. Nearly everyone has a motive but only one of them did the deed, but who actually did the murder has to be discoverd by Inspector Colquhoun and Sergent Penny
Put the show dates in your diary and we’ll look forward to welcoming you at the Boxmoor Playhouse for an evening of intrigue and suspense - Whodunnit? Come along and find out - bet you won’t work it out before the end.
Performances
23rd, 24th and 25th March
Auditions
27th October 19:30 - An introduction evening and mini workshop
16th November - Auditions - with the 17th reserved for call backs if required.
If you would like to audition, please email hhtc.thehollow@gmail.com for an audition pack.
List of Characters
HENRIETTA ANGKATELL
She is an attractive young woman - mid thirties perhaps.
SIR HENRY ANGKATELL, K.C.B.
A distinguished looking gentleman. Age: Sixties perhaps
LADY ANGKATELL
She provides most of the comedy lines in the play. Late forties - sixties
MIDGE HARVEY
A warm hearted, practical, very nice young woman. Age about twenties - thirties
GUDGEON
Gudgeon is the faithful butler. Age about late thirties - sixties
EDWARD ANGKATELL
A pleasant character - with a diffident manner. About thirty five - forty five.
DORIS
Young working-class girl.
GERDA CRISTOW
She is rather plain and stupid or so it would appear. Age about thirties
JOHN CRISTOW, M.D.,F.R.C.P
He is very self-confident, attractive, and has great charisma. Age thirty five - forty five.
VERONICA CRAYE
She is very beautiful and abnormally egotistical. Age about forty.
INSPECTOR COLQUHOUN, C.I.D.
A thoughtful quiet man with charm and a sense of humour. Age about forties - fifties
DETECTIVE SERGEANT PENNY
A good foil to the more contemplative Colquhoun - Age: Youngish perhaps late twenties - to mid thirties