The Mysterious Affair at Styles

The Mysterious Affair at Styles a mystery adapted by David Hansen

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Productions (28)
Mystery
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60 - 70 minutes
2 W, 3 M,  (5-10 actors possible: 2-5 W, 3-5 M)
Set: No fewer than two functioning doors. One desk. One small table. One divan. No fewer than two chairs.

Summer, 1917. Essex, England. Back from the war, Captain Arthur Hastings convalesces at Styles Court. But when the lady of the house suspiciously dies, the tranquil manor turns treacherous. The cause is murder and the killer could be anyone: her unappealing new husband, her ne'er-do-well son, the blunt female groundskeeper, even the local toxicologist. Enter Hercule Poirot, Belgian refugee and detective extraordinaire, who applies his famous brain to the seemingly unsolvable mystery. A cunning stage adaptation of the novel that launched Agatha Christie's career.

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Standard Edition $13.99
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Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

Summer, 1917. Essex, England. Back from the war, Captain Arthur Hastings convalesces at Styles Court. But when the lady of the house suspiciously dies, the tranquil manor turns treacherous. The cause is murder and the killer could be anyone: her unappealing new husband, her ne'er-do-well son, the blunt female groundskeeper, even the local toxicologist. Enter Hercule Poirot, Belgian refugee and detective extraordinaire, who applies his famous brain to the seemingly unsolvable mystery. A cunning stage adaptation of the novel that launched Agatha Christie's career.

  • Mystery
  • |
  • 60 - 70 minutes
  • 2 W, 3 M,  (5-10 actors possible: 2-5 W, 3-5 M)
  • Set: No fewer than two functioning doors. One desk. One small table. One divan. No fewer than two chairs.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-412-7

Published Reviews

"Charming, funny and smart...a quick-paced gem, and a thrill for any detective aficionado."

Marjorie Preston, Sun News (Cleveland)

"Loaded with many comedic moments."

Ryan Jordan, University Echo

Production History

JUL 15, 2025 - JUL 16, 2025
Inspired Theatre & Performing Arts Center LLC
Edmond, OK United States
 Inspired Theatre & Performing Arts Center LLC Edmond, OK United States
MAR 17, 2024 - MAR 17, 2024
Livingstone Adventist Academy
Salem, OR United States
 Livingstone Adventist Academy Salem, OR United States
NOV 10, 2023 - NOV 12, 2023
National Cathedral School
Washington, DC United States
 National Cathedral School Washington, DC United States
JUL 15, 2022 - JUL 23, 2022
Port Sanilac Arts Council
Port Sanilac, MI United States
 Port Sanilac Arts Council Port Sanilac, MI United States
APR 27, 2022 - APR 28, 2022
BASIS DC Public Charter School
Washington, DC United States
 BASIS DC Public Charter School Washington, DC United States
JAN 22, 2022 - FEB 06, 2022
Playmakers Inc
Covington, LA United States
 Playmakers Inc Covington, LA United States
NOV 19, 2021 - NOV 19, 2021
Providence Fine Arts Center
Florissant, MO United States
 Providence Fine Arts Center Florissant, MO United States
APR 23, 2021 - APR 24, 2021
Howard Lake Waverly Winsted High School
Howard Lake, MN United States
 Howard Lake Waverly Winsted High School Howard Lake, MN United States
FEB 12, 2021 - FEB 13, 2021
New Covenant Academy
Mansfield, PA United States
 New Covenant Academy Mansfield, PA United States
FEB 04, 2021 - FEB 07, 2021
Princeton CJL Play
Princeton, NJ United States
 Princeton CJL Play Princeton, NJ United States
NOV 13, 2020 - NOV 14, 2020
HCHS Drama Club
Hill City, KS United States
 HCHS Drama Club Hill City, KS United States
APR 28, 2020 - MAY 01, 2020
A.D.D. Acting Company
Victoria, TX United States
 A.D.D. Acting Company Victoria, TX United States
APR 02, 2020 - APR 04, 2020
Chapin High School
Chapin, SC United States
 Chapin High School Chapin, SC United States
MAR 05, 2020 - MAR 06, 2020
Poughkeepsie Day School
Poughkeepsie, NY United States
 Poughkeepsie Day School Poughkeepsie, NY United States
DEC 01, 2018 - DEC 03, 2018
The Kiski school
Saltsburg, PA United States
 The Kiski school Saltsburg, PA United States
NOV 01, 2018 - NOV 03, 2018
Cadillac High School Drama Club
Cadillac, MI United States
 Cadillac High School Drama Club Cadillac, MI United States
MAR 16, 2018 - MAR 17, 2018
Forefront Arts
Johns Creek, GA United States
 Forefront Arts Johns Creek, GA United States
JAN 26, 2018 - FEB 11, 2018
Chattanooga Theatre Centre
Chattanooga, TN United States
 Chattanooga Theatre Centre Chattanooga, TN United States
APR 07, 2017 - APR 09, 2017
Alaska Pacific University Production Guild
Anchorage, AK United States
 Alaska Pacific University Production Guild Anchorage, AK United States
MAR 23, 2017 - MAR 24, 2017
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Valdese, NC United States
 Jimmy C. Draughn High School Valdese, NC United States
FEB 15, 2017 - FEB 15, 2017
Pantheon
Garden City, NY United States
 Pantheon Garden City, NY United States
MAY 13, 2016 - MAY 21, 2016
St. Clair Shores Players
St. Clair Shores, MI United States
 St. Clair Shores Players St. Clair Shores, MI United States
MAR 26, 2015 - MAR 29, 2015
Clinton High School Inernational Thespian Society
Clinton, TN United States
 Clinton High School Inernational Thespian Society Clinton, TN United States
AUG 15, 2014 - AUG 15, 2014
Covenant Classical School
Concord, NC United States
 Covenant Classical School Concord, NC United States
AUG 02, 2014 - AUG 02, 2014
St Marks Episcopal Church
Plainfield, IN United States
 St Marks Episcopal Church Plainfield, IN United States
NOV 21, 2013 - NOV 21, 2013
Belleville Township High School West
Belleville, IL United States
 Belleville Township High School West Belleville, IL United States
JUN 21, 2013 - JUL 21, 2013
Chautauqua Playhouse
Carmichael, CA United States
 Chautauqua Playhouse Carmichael, CA United States
FEB 14, 2012 - MAR 08, 2012
Great Lakes Theater
Cleveland, OH United States
 Great Lakes Theater Cleveland, OH United States
JUL 15, 2025 - JUL 16, 2025
Inspired Theatre & Performing Arts Center LLC
Edmond, OK United States
 Inspired Theatre & Performing Arts Center LLC Edmond, OK United States
FEB 14, 2012 - MAR 08, 2012
Great Lakes Theater
Cleveland, OH United States
 Great Lakes Theater Cleveland, OH United States

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