'Exciting mystery farce' hits stage in Whitby Amateur Dramatic Society's Easter production

Whitby Amateur Dramatic Society is back for a busy 2026 season following a successful 2025.

An exciting mystery farce awaits audiences this Easter weekend featuring a talented company of six local actors supported by a band of backstage helpers.

The Murder Room, a mystery farce by Jack Sharkey and directed by Ivan Hall, is on at Whitby Pavilion Theatre from April 3 to 5.

The production concerns newlyweds Edgar and Mavis.

The Whitby Amateur Dramatics Society present The Murder Room.  photo: Paul Armstrong, The Artistic Lensplaceholder image
The Whitby Amateur Dramatics Society present The Murder Room. photo: Paul Armstrong, The Artistic Lens

Two days before their wedding, Edgar discovers that Mavis is being unfaithful.

After her first attempt to kill him by poison fails, Mavis resorts to shooting him and then returning to her lover.

Chaos and complications reign when it transpires that Edgar’s body has vanished!

The production starts each night at 7.30pm.

Tickets cost £12, under 16s £5.

Book via Whitby Pavilion in person, online at www.whitbypavilion.co.uk or by calling 01947 824770.

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