This new adaptation of the Dickens classic story of Scrooge and the true meaning of Christmas has been imaginatively adapted by Patrick Barlow. Ebeneezer Scrooge, Marley's Ghost, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, the Cratchits, Tiny Tim, and many other characters are all there - and portrayed with high energy by five actors.
At the Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Showtimes:
Friday, November 29, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Tickets will be available soon.
Agatha Christie’s
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Adapted by Ken Ludwig
Auditions Sunday, August 4, 2024, from 1-5:30 PM
65 Bonaventure Drive East
Please prepare a short, memorized monologue.
Auditions consist of a monologue, interview, and some on-the-spot reading. To schedule an audition email gyorgybury@gmail.com or phone 204-724-7573
List of Characters
HERCULE POIROT
MONSIEUR BOUC
MARY DEBENHAM
HECTOR MACQUEEN
MICHEL THE CONDUCTOR
PRINCESS DRAGOMIROFF
GRETA OHLSSON
COUNTESS ANDRENYI
HELEN HUBBARD
COLONEL ARBUTHNOT
SAMUEL RATCHETT (doubles with Colonel Arbuthnot)
HEAD WAITER (doubles with Michel the Conductor)
This adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie mystery, penned by Ken Ludwig, was commissioned by the Christie estate. Ken Ludwig is known for his zany comedies such as "Lend Me a Tenor" and "Moon Over Buffalo". Recently 7 Ages staged his hilarious "The Game's Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays" which received rave reviews from Winnipeg audiences. Curious to see what Ludwig has done with "Murder on the Orient Express"? Mark your calendar for April 2025 or sign up for an audition to join the cast!