Peril in the Alps
by Austin Playhouse
Nov. 21 - Dec. 28
Hercule Poirot is back in this sequel to the hit comedy Murder on the Links! This diabolically funny romp travels to the snow-capped Alps, where a daring kidnapping and a web of eccentric suspects await. Inspired by Agatha Christie’s Poirot Investigates, six actors play dozens of colorful characters in an exhilarating blend of suspense, humor, and theatrical magic.
“Two years ago, I directed my play Murder on the Links (adapted from Dame Agatha Christie) at Austin Playhouse. It was an enormously gratifying collaboration,” said playwright Dietz. “Now, using stories from Christie’s Poirot Investigates, I’ve put Hercule Poirot, Captain Hastings, and a few of “Links” primary characters in a new comic mystery for the stage. Those who live in complicated times often turn to mysteries for escape. The active uncertainty of events feels familiar; the fact that all will shortly be solved feels comforting. The theatre can reward us with victories that are often maddeningly elusive in the real world. And, in the case of Peril in the Alps, do so with no small measure of delight.”
Austin Playhouse is thrilled to announce the cast for the regional premiere of Steven Dietz's Peril in the Alps!
Returning cast members from Murder on the Links include Ben Wolfe as Hercule Poirot, Lara Toner Haddock as Captain Hastings, Tonie Knight as Woman One, Huck Huckaby as Man One, and Sarah Chong Dickey as Woman Two. Bailey Ellis joins the Peril cast as Man Two.
Directed by Robert Tolaro assisted by Sarah Fleming Walker. The production team includes costume design by Diana Huckaby, scenic design by Mike Toner, lighting design by Mark Novick, sound design by Robert S. Fisher, properties design by Kiryat Jearim Castillo, with Barry Miller as the Production Stage Manager and Stephen Mercantel as Assistant Stage Manager.
Peril in the Alps
by Steven Dietz, after Agatha Christie
Austin Playhouse
November 21 - December 28, 2025
Austin Playhouse West Campus,, 22nd St. & San Antonio, Austin
Tickets on sale September 30!
