A Burnaby actor takes centre stage when the Vagabond Players open their new theatre season.
Alex Ross appears in Murder by the Book, a comedic mystery that opens at the Bernie Legge Theatre on Oct. 2.
The mystery by Duncan Greenwood and Robert King, directed by Jacqollyne Keath, tells the story of the vitriolic thriller writer Selwyn Piper (played by Harry Pering), who crosses swords with his venomous ex-wife Imogen (Michelle Collier).
Piper's publisher, John Douglas (played by Mike Parker) ends up as a pawn in a game of murder.
Alanna Winterly appears as Christine Scott, the secretary who has to cope with bodies as well as books, and Ross is on board as Peter Fletcher, the neighbour who tries his hand at playing Sherlock while helping the attractive damsel in distress.
A press release about the production promises "crisp dialogue exchanges and clever plot twists (that) will keep audiences laughing and guessing right up to the final curtain."
The Bernie Legge Theatre is in Queen's Park, New Westminster.
Murder by the Book runs Oct. 2 to 25, with shows Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $13 for students and seniors, with $10 previews on Oct. 2 and 3.
Reserve by calling 604-521-0412 or email [email protected]. See www.vagabondplayers.ca for more details.
