Westport Country Playhouse & The Clubhouse To Host Mystery-Themed Event

WESTPORT, CT — Westport Country Playhouse and The Clubhouse will host "Pick Your Poison!" on Wednesday, July 8, at 6 p.m. at The Clubhouse, 1620 Post Road East in Westport.

The free event is inspired by the Playhouse's upcoming production of "Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd." Local student actors will perform scenes from the stage adaptation, and attendees will have the opportunity to solve a series of 30-second mystery challenges.

Guests will also receive discounted tickets and concession vouchers for performances of "Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd," which runs July 14 through Aug. 1 at Westport Country Playhouse. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from The Clubhouse.

Admission is free, but space is limited and advance registration is required at https://pages.wordfly.com/westportcountryplayhouse/pages/The-Playhouse-The-Clubhouse/?sid=NjA2XzE3MTE1Xzg4MjEyXzcxOTk&sourceNumber=7781.

According to the Playhouse, "Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" follows detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates the killing of a wealthy man, uncovering hidden motives and long-buried secrets among a group of suspects.

The production is adapted for the stage and directed by Mark Shanahan, the Playhouse's artistic director, from the novel by Agatha Christie, in association with Agatha Christie Ltd.

Production supporters are Alison and Mark Smith. Production patrons are Sunny and Jim Neff and Cummings & Lockwood LLC. Barbara Streicker is the 2026 programming and season sponsor. Moffly Media and WSHU Public Radio are the 2026 media sponsors. Hightower Signature Wealth is the 2026 opening night sponsor.

Westport Country Playhouse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

— Flyer from Westport Country Playhouse and The Clubhouse