A MISS Marple murder mystery is coming to the New Theatre, Cardiff from Tuesday, October 13 to Saturday, October 17.

Imagine reading an advert in your local newspaper that a murder was to take place in your neighbourhood this coming Friday? That’s exactly what happens to the residents of Chipping Cleghorn in Agatha Christie’s A Murder is Announced.

Unable to resist, a group gather at the appointed time, when the lights go out and a gun is fired. Enter Miss Marple, who must unravel a series of complex relationships and events to solve the mystery of the killer.

Miss Marple, along with Hercule Poirot, is one of Agatha Christie’s most loved characters, having been portrayed many times on screen. She’s appeared in 12 of Agatha Christie's crime novels and in 20 short stories, numerous TV adaptations and on the radio too.

Starring Judy Cornwell as Miss Marple and Diane Fletcher (House of Cards) who both have distinguished careers spanning 50 years on stage and screen. Judy Cornwell is best known for playing the loveable Daisy in Keeping Up Appearances.

They are joined by Tom Butcher (PC Steve Loxton in The Bill and Dr Marc Elliott in Doctors), Sarah Thomas, who played Glenda Wilkinson in Last of The Summer Wine for 24 years, Rachel Bright (EastEnders’ Poppy Meadow) and Dean Smith (Waterloo Road, Last Tango in Halifax).

Tickets are on sale now costing from £8.50 to £27, bookings are subject to a £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply).

For further details about the show or to book tickets please visit newtheatrecardiff.co.uk or call the box office on 02920 878889.