In recognition of the 2026 centenary of the opening of the Morningside School of Arts, Footlights Theatrical is presenting a 3 show season of a play which features events from 1926 to engage the community in a celebration of 1926 culture, music, fashions and history; coinciding with the creation of a time capsule containing information from the archives of the hall.

It is December 1975, after Christmas, and Agatha Christie must finish her autobiography and the final novel before the new year. Yet, Agatha is fixated on an event in her past when Nancy Neele stole her husband. With Mary Westmacott’s help, she contemplates what it would be like to kill Nancy. Even though Agatha considered murdering Nancy, did she really do it, or is her reality disappearing?

“The Mysterious Disappearance has rich characters and a fine-tuned plot.” —Talkin’ Broadway

“It is a tightly woven mystery well worth untangling.” —Talkin’ Broadway

“A truly excellent play that weaves together facts about Agatha Christie’s life and career into a poignant study of the impact of aging.” —Talkin’ Broadway

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