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  1. Agatha Christie
    Dame Agatha Christie, known throughout the world as the ‘Queen of Crime’, is a literary genius, was born in Torquay and remained on the English Riviera for much of her life.
  2. Agatha Christie Breaks
    Experience Agatha Christie’s English Riviera and stay in one of the properties that she frequented and inspired her to write her novels.
  3. Agatha Christie Things To Do
    Experience Agatha Christie’s English Riviera and use our guide to discover the attractions, activities and events that have an authentic Agatha Christie connection.
  4. Agatha Christie Places To See
    Experience Agatha Christie’s Devon and use our guide to discover the places that have an authentic Agatha Christie connection.
  5. Greenway House
    Agatha Christie described her beloved holiday home Greenway as “the loveliest place in the world”.
  6. Agatha Christie Literary Trail
    Torquay is the birthplace of the famous crime writer and novelist Dame Agatha Christie.
  7. Agatha Christie Mile
    The best way for amateur sleuths to unravel the mystery of Agatha Christie’s life in Torquay, is to follow what is known as the ‘Agatha Christie Mile.’ You can pick up a printed leaflet from the Visitor Information Centre.
  8. Explore The English Riviera
    The English Riviera is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful coast and countryside of South Devon including Torbay, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.

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  1. Murder at the Manor, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon

    Address

    Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HF

    Telephone

    01803 665800

    Type

    Type:

    Murder Mystery

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024

    ‘Murder at the Manor’ – Join Moonstone Theatre Company to help them solve a mystery, whilst enjoying a fabulous afternoon tea experience, held in Stage Left.

    In 1925 an old country house, which had been empty for some time, had been bought by…

  2. Opening Event - Agatha Christie Festival

    Address

    Venue to be confirmed, TQ2 5JE

    Type

    Type:

    Poetry & Literature

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2024

    Opening Event - 3 pm

    Venue to be announced.

  3. The Art & Artists of Agatha Christie, Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon

    Address

    Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Type

    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2024

    Join David Morris, author and editor of Collecting Christie, as he shares fascinating insights into the iconic dust jacket artwork that adorned Agatha Christie’s British and American first editions. The talk will provide surprising information about…

  4. Agatha Christie She Watched... around the World, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon

    Address

    Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Type

    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2024

    Teresa Peschel is the author of Agatha Christie, She Watched: one woman’s plot to watch 201 Agatha Christie movies without murdering the director, screenwriter, cast or her husband. For this talk she will be discussing the various international film…

  5. A garden party to die for, Torre Abbey, Part of the International Agatha Christie Festival, Torquay, Devon

    Address

    Torre Abbey, The King's Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Type

    Type:

    Murder Mystery

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    8 Sept 2024

    Join us for a spiffing summer garden party is the heavenly walled gardens at Torre Abbey. Meet the Head Gardener, learn about Agatha Christie’s potent and poisonous plants and her time as a pharmacist in Torquay and join us for afternoon tea – if…

  6. Golfing Murder Mystery Pitch and Putt, Torre Abbey, Agatha Christie

    Address

    Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Type

    Type:

    Murder Mystery

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2024

    Lady Lettice Lovage is the world's leading romantic novelist, known for having a colourful private life of her own – she has had many secret affairs with top political and business dignitaries. The international blackmailer known only as The King of…

  7. Agatha Christie: Forensic Detective, part of the Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon

    Address

    Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Type

    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2024

    Carla Valentine is a qualified mortuary technician, curator of Barts Pathology Museum and author of Past Mortems and Murder Isn’t Easy. She’s also the host of a BBC Sounds podcast called Mortem, and has appeared in several documentaries about Agatha…

  8. Lost Lingo, part of the Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon

    Address

    Torre Abbey, Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Type

    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2024

    Dust off the pages of Agatha Christie’s Golden Age novels to uncover quips and references that have faded over the last one hundred years. Kate Gingold called on an amazing range of experts to throw light on obscure phrases from the 1920s novels for…

  9. Gala Opening of the Fringe Festival, part of the International Agatha Christie Festival, Brixham Theatre, Brixham Theatre, Brixham, Devon

    Address

    Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8LX

    Telephone

    01803 415987

    Price

    Price £7.00 to £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Murder Mystery

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024

    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…

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    Price £7.00 to £8.00 Per Ticket
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