A remote country manor, a murderer on the loose, and a
blizzard; put them together and you’ve got a classic Agatha Christie story. Beef
& Boards opens its 2026 season with The Mousetrap and it is a delight.
As the snowstorm worsens, the tension builds and the guests
can’t help but question everyone’s alibi. Eddie Curry directs and the story
clips along throwing red herrings in every scene. It’s perfectly paced, which should
be no surprise as the world’s longest-running play has kept audiences
entertained since premiering in 1952 in London. Audience members are famously
asked to keep the big reveal a secret so every person who sees the shows gets
to experience the twist themselves.
The casting is wonderfully done. Newcomer Malia Munley nails the role of Mollie Ralston, the timid guest house owner who finds her inner steel as the danger draws closer. Crowd favorite Jonathan Cobrda was electric as Christopher Wren, a troubled young man who vacillates between whimsical and disturbed. He steals each scene he is in but still manages to make Christopher feel sympathetic. Scot Greenwell is another stand out as Detective Sergeant Trotter.
After more than 70 years of continuous shows, you’d think this play would feel stale. Instead, the mystery is just as intriguing all these decades later. It’s a testament to Christie’s storytelling and makes it a fun show to return to, even if you know the ending.
Don't Miss the Show
Performances: The Mousetrap runs until Feb. 15th.
Tickets: To purchase tickets, call (317) 872-9664 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Prices range from $59 to $87 and include the show, tax, coffee, tea, and the buffet.
Photos courtesy of Beef & Boards
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