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Kings Drive, Torquay
Caroline Derry’s talk will explore how Agatha Christie represented lesbians in her post-war novels, and the insights they offer into the criminal justice system’s attitudes to lesbianism.
Several Agatha Christie novels depict lesbian relationships.…
Murder Mystery
Paignton
Amateur sleuths are invited to join us for a unique murder mystery experience aboard the very train that Poirot rode in both the ABC Murders and Dead Man’s Folly.
Following a drinks reception on the station at Paignton, the Dartmouth Steam Railway…
Talk or Lecture
The Kings Drive, Torquay
In September 2023, Christie’s auction house sold the extraordinary library of modern first editions assembled by Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts (1941-2021), including a near-complete collection of Agatha Christie first editions. Mark…
Murder Mystery
Brixham
Perfect partners, Agatha Christie Festival and The Lucky 7 Club present the gala opening of the 2024 Festival - an exciting & eclectic theatre event with vintage vibes; unique Lucky 7 Club styling combined with a drop-dead gorgeous stage show in…
Talk or Lecture
Torquay
This year’s closing event will see two huge and entertaining writers in the murder mystery genre chat about their love of Agatha Christie and her influences on their work being interviewed by journalist and literary critic, Jake Kerridge, who has…
Event
Torquay
Join Raye Green, the author of Agatha Christie’s Doctors, as she investigates the many doctors, nurses and medics in Agatha Christie’s stories. There are around 184 doctors in her novels and they are variously depicted as healers, sleuths, victims,…
Maritime
Torquay
One of our most popular events returns for 2024.
Join us for a boat trip around the Bay, passing beaches and locations loved by Agatha or featured in her works. Why not dress in your best detective outfits, as there’s sure to be a mystery to solve…
Talk or Lecture
Torquay
Join Brad Friedman, a theatre director and educator from the United States, and the author of the classic crime blog Ah Sweet Mystery, as he discusses Cards on the Table, one of Christie’s most ingenious novels set at an after-dinner bridge…
Talk or Lecture
The Kings Drive, Torquay
What did jewels mean to Hercule Poirot? Did Miss Marple have a favourite brooch? Agatha Christie mentions jewels throughout her novels, but do they have any special historical significance?
Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan will discuss the various mentions…
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