MAIN STAGE: Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher
July 14 - 25
Bauer Theatre
Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher
A whodunnit with a wicked sense of humour.
One stormy night. One dead body. One missing diamond. Five ridiculous suspects.
Detective Pierre Pierrot has a murder to solve—before he becomes the next victim. A riotous spoof of the grand country-house whodunnit, Murder at Ackerton Manor is a fast-paced comic mystery where three actors play seven characters and nothing is quite what it seems. Full of quick changes, theatrical sleight of hand, and escalating absurdity, it leans as hard into laughter as suspense.
Director: Andrea Boyd
Featuring: Karen Bassett, James MacLean, Theofani Pitsiavas
AGE RECOMMENDATIONS and ADVISORIES
Recommended for ages 14+. A fast-paced comic mystery featuring murder, mayhem, innuendo, and some adult humour.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be flashing lights, loud sounds and use of fog machine. Our Relaxed Performance on July 19 at 2pm will soften all uses of these elements.
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THIS SHOW IS SEASON PASS ELIGIBLE!
SPECIAL EVENTS
July 14 at 6:30 PM: Patio Chat with Members of the Creative Team behind Murder at Ackerton Manor
Join us on the patio for a pre-show beverage and some behind the scenes conversations!
July 14 at 7:30 PM: PWYC (pay what you can) Preview
Pay What You Can (PWYC) preview performances allow audiences to pay whatever amount they feel comfortable with. This flexible pricing model helps reduce financial barriers and makes theatre more accessible to everyone in our community. Thank you to our 2026 Community Access Partners, Assante Wealth Management and Keltic Ford.
July 16 at 12:00 PM: Playwright's Lunch Box with Steven Gallagher
Bring your lunch to our newly refreshed Bauer Patio and hear the writer of Murder at Ackerton Manor read from his new play!
July 19 at 2:00 PM: Relaxed Performance
Relaxed performances are specially adapted shows designed to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities, autism, or other conditions that benefit from a more flexible theatre setting.
During relaxed performances:
- Audience members are free to move around if needed
- House lights remain partially on
- Sound and lighting effects may be softened
- A relaxed and supportive atmosphere is encouraged
Babes-in-arms are welcome at these performances.
July 24 at 6:30 PM: Pride Party
Our Pride Party celebrates love, diversity, and community while bringing people together through theatre and the arts. Join us before the July 24 performance at the patio bar!
Murder at Ackerton Manor premiered at Tweed & Company Theatre in July 2023.
Murder at Akerton Manor is produced by permission of the Playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www.MQlit.ca.
Steven Gallagher is a member of the Playwrights Guild of Canada.