Curse of the Pharaoh Queen

Curse of the Pharaoh Queen or, Agatha Christie at the Old Cataract Hotel by Linda Piccolo

(9)
Productions (15)
Murder mystery
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80 - 95 minutes
4 W, 4 M, 4 Any (9-12 actors possible: 4-8 W, 4-8 M)
Content Notes: Some mild adult language
Set: Single set with three doors.

The year is 1932. Newlyweds Max and Agatha Christie Mallowan travel to Egypt to excavate the tomb of the pharaoh queen Hatshepsut. Along for the ride are a Texas oilman, his wife Cookie, a young graduate assistant, and a maid. Things are proceeding well until an Egyptian archeologist threatens a mummy's curse on the entire party. Forged artifacts, hawk attacks, and a murder force the world's greatest crime writer to solve a very real mystery before anyone else falls victim to the killer.

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Play Details

The year is 1932. Newlyweds Max and Agatha Christie Mallowan travel to Egypt to excavate the tomb of the pharaoh queen Hatshepsut. Along for the ride are a Texas oilman, his wife Cookie, a young graduate assistant, and a maid. Things are proceeding well until an Egyptian archeologist threatens a mummy's curse on the entire party. Forged artifacts, hawk attacks, and a murder force the world's greatest crime writer to solve a very real mystery before anyone else falls victim to the killer.

  • Murder mystery
  • |
  • 80 - 95 minutes
  • 4 W, 4 M, 4 Any (9-12 actors possible: 4-8 W, 4-8 M)
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language
  • Set: Single set with three doors.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-694-7

Production History

NOV 07, 2019 - NOV 08, 2019
Desert Pines High School
Las Vegas, NV United States
 Desert Pines High School Las Vegas, NV United States
MAR 10, 2017 - MAR 12, 2017
Connersville High School
CONNERSVILLE, IN United States
 Connersville High School CONNERSVILLE, IN United States
OCT 10, 2014 - OCT 12, 2014
Lakeview High School Drama Club
Cortland, OH United States
 Lakeview High School Drama Club Cortland, OH United States
JUL 19, 2014 - JUL 19, 2014
St. John's Teen Drama Club
Front Royal, VA United States
 St. John's Teen Drama Club Front Royal, VA United States
OCT 12, 2013 - OCT 12, 2013
Monroe High School Theater
Monroe , NC United States
 Monroe High School Theater Monroe , NC United States
APR 18, 2013 - APR 20, 2013
Basha High School
Chandler, AZ United States
 Basha High School Chandler, AZ United States
NOV 09, 2012 - NOV 17, 2012
Southridge Drama Club
Kennewick, WA United States
 Southridge Drama Club Kennewick, WA United States
APR 24, 2012 - APR 25, 2012
Curro Langebaan Private School
Langebaan, Western Cape South Africa
 Curro Langebaan Private School Langebaan, Western Cape South Africa
MAR 22, 2012 - MAR 24, 2012
Palo Verde High School
Blythe, CA United States
 Palo Verde High School Blythe, CA United States
NOV 17, 2011 - NOV 20, 2011
Salisbury High School
Salisbury, MO United States
 Salisbury High School Salisbury, MO United States
MAY 05, 2011 - MAY 06, 2011
The New Community School
Richmond, VA United States
 The New Community School Richmond, VA United States
NOV 19, 2010 - NOV 19, 2010
Zion Lutheran 7th And 8th Grade Play
Pierce, NE United States
 Zion Lutheran 7th And 8th Grade Play Pierce, NE United States
APR 22, 2010 - APR 24, 2010
Alta Loma High School (Drama)
Rancho Cucamonga, CA United States
 Alta Loma High School (Drama) Rancho Cucamonga, CA United States
JAN 15, 2010 - JAN 17, 2010
Everett High School Drama Club
Everett, WA United States
 Everett High School Drama Club Everett, WA United States
NOV 15, 2007 - NOV 16, 2007
Jefferson High School
Boulder, MT United States
 Jefferson High School Boulder, MT United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

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