Taproot Theatre presents a regional premiere of Murder on the Links, renowned playwright Steven Dietz’s theatrical adaptation of Agatha Christie’s iconic mystery. This murderously funny production runs July 9–August 9 in Taproot’s Jewell Mainstage Theatre at 204 N 85th St.
After receiving an urgent plea from a stranger, Hercule Poirot whisks himself to the French seaside only to arrive a day too late. Paul Renauld has been found dead, and the scene of the crime is a golf course. Poirot sets out to solve the murder, uncovering a web of deception, hidden identities, and old grudges.
Agatha Christie enthusiasts and mystery fans can enjoy the adventure of Steven Dietz’s highly theatrical storytelling. “Solving a murder mystery requires detectives to take a risk and commit to adventure. Performing live theatre requires actors to take a risk and commit to adventure,” said Producing Artistic Director Karen Lund. “In Steven Dietz’s Murder on the Links, all the risks are worth it, and the resulting adventure is just plain fun.”
The production stars Richard Nguyen Sloniker as Hercule Poirot and Nathan Brockett as Captain Hastings, reprising their roles from Taproot’s Black Coffee in 2022. Jeff Allen Pierce plays the role of Actor One, returning this season after Lewis & Tolkien, and Besty Mugavero makes her Taproot debut as Actor Two. Rounding out the cast are Tyler Todd Kimmel as Actor Three, who also returns after Black Coffee, and Claire Marx as Actor Four, who recently directed music for Always… Patsy Cline.
Performance Information:
Run time: Approximately two hours with one 15-minute intermission.
Age recommendation: 14+ (children under 5 are not allowed, including babes in arms).
Special Dates:
Previews: Wednesday, July 9 at 7:30 PM and Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 PM
Opening Night: Friday, July 11 at 7:30 PM
Weekend Matinees: Saturday, July 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9 at 2:00 PM
Weekday Matinees: Tuesday, July 15 at 2:00 PM and Wednesday, July 30 at 2:00 PM
Pay What You Can: Wednesday, July 16 at 7:30 PM
Ticket Information:
Online at taproottheatre.org/murder
By phone at 206.781.9707
By email at [email protected]
In-person at 204 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Price: $25–62, dependent on performance date and time; fees may apply.
Discounts available for students, seniors, military, 25 & under, and TeenTix members.
For a full list of performance dates and more information, please visit taproottheatre.org/murder.
Taproot Theatre Company is a professional, non‐profit theatre company with a multi‐faceted production program. Founded in 1976, Taproot Theatre serves the Pacific Northwest with Jewell Mainstage, Isaac Studio Theatre, touring productions, as well as Acting Studio camps, classes, and programs for youth and adults. Taproot Theatre Company is a member of Theatre Communications Group, Theatre Puget Sound, and the Phinney Neighborhood Association.
