“I’m thrilled to have an extremely talented cast for this production. “Mystery is one of my favorite genres of literature, and I’m a longtime fan of Agatha Christie,” says Nada Vaughn, director of Murder on the Nile. In fact, if you see this ending coming you probably should be writing your own murder mysteries.

In classic Christie style, once murder and mayhem occur, the author dares you to discover the whodunit and the why before the end of the tale - no easy task here. In addition, it seems that several other outspoken and colorful passengers know the newlyweds and harbor ill will against them. The groom's former (and jilted) fiancée - who is also the bride’s former best friend - is following them, boldly and intrusively, every step of the way.

The newlywed pair are beset by constant interference on their trip. But things quickly become very complicated, and nothing is quite as it seems. They embark on their grand honeymoon journey down the Nile River for a euphoric start to their new life together. Heiress Kay Mostyn and her new husband, Simon, relish having it all: youth, good looks and wealth. Love, money, meddling, politics, betrayal, and violence are all on the itinerary in this international whodunit romp, Murder on the Nile, by master of mystery Agatha Christie. Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. Tickets: $15-$25 (discounts for season tickets, group sales, seniors and students) - available via SimpleTix, or from CCT online at or by phone at 31. Sun) at Washington University South Campus Theatre, 6501 Clayton Rd, Clayton MO 63117. Performances of Murder on the Nile are Thursday-Sunday, May 25-J(8 p.m. Performances at 8:00 pm Thurs-Sat and 2:00 pm on Sundays.Ĭlayton Community Theatre (CCT - will conclude its 24th season with Murder on the Nile by the great mystery writer Agatha Christie, directed by Nada Vaughn. Murder on the Nile is presented by Clayton Community Theatre, May 25-June 4, 2023.

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