Todd Hansen plays Japp as a down to earth Inspector that reminds us pleasantly of Philip Jacksons Portrayal of the character on the Poirot TV series. But that is a surface issue and aside from that he is brilliant, funny, warm and in all other ways the Poirot we know and love. Whether it’s the actors unwillingness to shave or a misguided directorial choice, a regrettable decision as it is one of the characters trademark characteristics. Ben Tallen’s performance as Poirot is excellent but it does contain the productions one disappointment, his Poirot has a beard rather than the finest mustache in Britain. It’s in these moments that much of the humor of the piece comes out. Standouts include Jake Leif as Hastings, whose skillful delivery includes stepping in and out of first person narration during the scene without ever confusing the audience. There is not a weak link in the cast, which isn’t always the case with community Theatre. Working with Inspector Japp and with Hastings assistance, Poirot must discover who has done this crime and how. When Emily is found murdered by Strychnine Hastings old friend and war refugee who is being housed nearby, Hercule Poirot is called in to assist with finding the murderer. Bauerstein an expert on toxicology at the hospital where Cynthia works. On the periphery of the household, there is also Dr. Among the household are John’s wife Mary, his younger brother Lawrence, Cynthia Murdock, a young woman who came to live with Emily after the death of her parents and works at the local hospitals Dispensary, Emily’s nurse Evelyn, and the maid Dorcas.
Her new husband is Alfred Inglethorp whom no one in the entire household likes aside from Emily. He has been invited by his boyhood friend John Cavendish to stay at Styles Court, the estate of his step-mother and late fathers wife Emily who has recently re-married.
Hasting having been injured in the war has been sent home to recover. Arthur Hastings and takes place during the first World War.
The story is told in the first person by Lt. This World Premiere adaptation by Kate Danley is the perfect little whodunnit and sure to please mystery fans. The Mysterious Affair at Styles has the best cast TRP has gathered since Red Herrings as well as being it’s most accomplished in several technical areas as well. This production does Christie’s first novel and the first appearance of her famous Belgian Detective Hercule Poirot justice. It’s been an annual tradition in my family since well before my reviewing days to attend these for my Mother’s Birthday present, as we are both big Christie fans. There are two Twin Cities theater events that announce the holiday season is upon us, A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie and TRP’s annual Agatha Christie based play. Not only is this the Best Agatha Christie adaptation I’ve seen at Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) it’s also among their best productions period.
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