The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Written By:

Philip Grecian (adapted from the original Agatha Christie novel)

Directed By:

Ali Bendall

Playing From:

16 January – 28 February 2026

Synopsis

When the wealthy Roger Ackroyd is found dead in his study, every neighbour and relation in the quiet village of King’s Abbot becomes a suspect. Enter the legendary detective Hercule Poirot, whose little grey cells must untangle a web of secrets, lies, and scandal before the killer strikes again. Christie’s most daring whodunit — brought to life on stage in a suspenseful and stylish adaptation that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Dates and Times

Preview: Friday, 16 January 2026
Opening Night: Saturday, 17 January 2026
Closing Night: Saturday, 28 February 2026

Fridays and Saturdays at 7.30 pm
Sundays at 4.30 pm

Running Time

2h 30 mins (including 20 min interval)

Production Credits

Director Ali Bendall
Assistant Director Sandra Bass
Stage Manager Jake Muhling
Assistant Stage Manager Alex Creagh
Costuming Susan Carveth
Lights and Sound Cian Byrne

Cast

Dr Sheppard Nathan Moss
Caroline Sheppard Roslyn Hicks
Hercule Poirot Peter David Allison
Mrs Ackroyd Julie Mathers
Flora Ackroyd Jen Manoogian
Major Blunt Simon Pearce
Inspector Raglan David Stewart-Hunter
Elizabeth Russell Jane Thorpe
Geoffrey Raymond Harry Charlesworth
Urusla Bourne Natalie Hughes
Charles Kent / Ralph Paton Oscar Baird
John Parker Peter Hoekstra-Bass
Policeman Rod Stewart

Gallery

B C D E F G H I J K A
Photos by Anthony Burns @ homepix
By arrangement with Origin Theatrical obo Dramatic Publishing

16 January – 28 February 2026

Genesian Theatre, 2B Gordon Street, Rozelle