THEATRE PREVIEW
February 2024 | Volume 248

And Then There Were None
by Agatha Christie
Metro Theatre, 1370 SW Marine Dr.
Feb. 28-Mar. 22
$30-$42
www.metrotheatre.com or 604-266-7191
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Metro Theatre Presents Agatha Christie’s Thrilling Masterpiece: And Then There Were None
After last season’s smash-hit The Mousetrap, we’re bringing another whodunit from the Queen of Mystery to the stage!
Metro Theatre invites you to the edge of your seat with its production of Agatha Christie’s most celebrated and chilling mystery, And Then There Were None.
Directed by the accomplished Don Briard, this gripping tale of suspense and intrigue promises to captivate audiences from start to unexpected finish.
Following last season’s major success with The Mousetrap, Metro Theatre brings another Christie classic to life. Ten strangers, summoned to a remote island under mysterious pretences, find themselves trapped as an ominous storm cuts them off from the mainland. With no way out, and one by one marked for murder, their darkest secrets unravel, and the tension escalates to an unforgettable climax.
Director Don Briard shares the unique challenges of presenting such an iconic piece:
“As a director my goal is always to create “the illusion of the first time”—to foster in the audience acceptance of the belief that these words have never been spoken by anyone before; that they have been transported into a world that exists in another place and time. It is a challenge for the actors but when achieved it gives the audience a memorable experience and makes the play’s ending a surprise no matter how many times they have seen the story unfold. If we can achieve that we will have met our goal.”
He continued, “Those who attend Metro’s production of And Then There Were None confident that they know the outcome of the story may be in for a surprise. In 2015 Agatha Christie’s estate commissioned an alternative ending for the play. It would certainly be a “spoiler” to give it away, so all I will say is that you may not see the ending you expect.”
As one of Christie’s darkest and most sophisticated works, And Then There Were None transcends its time, blending psychological depth with unrelenting suspense. Its universal themes of guilt, justice, and morality resonate as powerfully today as when the play first debuted in 1943.
For over six decades, Metro Theatre has been a vibrant part of Vancouver’s arts community, and the heartbeat of performing arts in Marpole. It is a space where emerging and seasoned artists come together to create theatre. Our large and dedicated group of season patrons return year after year for that special Metro Theatre experience. At Metro Theatre we believe in creating a great night out, and so from the moment a patron walks in the door they are part of our community. We have a fully functioning, and recently refurbished, lounge which is a perfect spot for an intermission drink. As a nurturing ground for artistic talent, Metro Theatre continues to uphold its legacy of dedication to the art of live theatre.
LISTING INFORMATION
Metro Theatre Presents Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None
Dates: March 1 - March 22, 2025
$30 Ticket Preview: February 28
Times:
Evening Performances - 8:00 PM:
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
Matinees - 2:00 PM: Sundays
Venue:
Metro Theatre
1370 Marine Dr SW, Vancouver, BC V6P 5Z9
Ticketing:
Zone A - Adult $42.00 | Zone A - Senior/Student $37.00
Zone B - Adult $40.00 | Zone B - Senior/Student $35.00
Ticket Link: Click Here
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