The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Synopsis/Company

It is the late nineteenth century. The Music Hall Royale is presenting the premiere performance of its musical comedy drama based VERY loosely on the last novel by Charles Dickens. Unfortunately, as we discover, the book is unfinished. From the point at which Dickens puts down his pen forever, you, the audience take over. You must decide whether a crime has been committed, if so, who did it, and which of the characters will finish the play as lovers. The company must learn all 500 possible endings in order to perform whichever variety of conclusions you vote for. Subtle - and not so subtle - measures will be taken as the players try to ensure they have a stab at being villain (or hero). Ultimately though the choice is yours!


Performers Wendi Peters (Princess Puffer), Natalie Day (Edwin Drood), Victoria Farley (Rose Budd), Daniel Robinson (John Jasper), Loula Geater (Helena Landlass), David Francis (Neville Landlass), Denis Delahunt (Chairman), Richard Stirling (Reverend Crisparkle), Oliver Mawdsley (Horace), Mark Ralston (Bazzard), Paul Hutton (Durdles), Tom Pepper (Deputy), Ben Goffe (Harry Sayle). Book by Charles Dickens. Promoter Katy Lipson (for Aria Entertainment) E:Landor Theatre. Music Rupert Holmes. Director Matthew Gould. Director James Cleeve (Musical Director). Costume Jean Gray. Design Natasha Piper. Lighting Maria Kearney.

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