The Pavilion Theatre from 24 July – 15 August
Mystery, Comedy and Unexpected Twists!
Adapted by Harry Kurnitz from the play “L’Idiote” by Marcel Achard. Directed by Jason Spindlow
One body, one bullet, and a dozen scandalous secrets.
When a crime of passion is committed in a respectable Parisian household, newly appointed Chief Magistrate Paul Sevigne takes on what should be an open and shut case. After all, the accused – good natured and guileless maid Josefa – has been found unconscious, nude, clutching a gun, with her lover dead beside her.
Yet, armed with nothing but gut instinct and a knack for sniffing out buried truths, Sevigne uncovers a tangled web of mistresses, motives, and mistaken identities that puts his new position in jeopardy.
With razor-sharp dialogue and a cast of delightfully flawed characters, expect shocking twists and a murder investigation that dances on the edge of absurdity.
A Shot in the Dark is a riotous whodunit that flips the murder mystery genre on its head and was the inspiration for Peter Sellers’
1964 film of the same name.
By Arrangement with Renaissance Literary/Talent Agency, Inc. on behalf of “Lyz Kurnitz-Thurlow & The Leland Hayward Royalty Pool”
One murdered chauffeur. One unconscious maid holding a gun. A houseful of accusations. Did she do it, or is there more at play in this seemingly open and shut case?
Jason, Director
Castle Hill Players presents A Shot in the Dark
Adapted by Harry Kurnitz from the play “L’Idiote” by Marcel Achard. Directed by Jason Spindlow.
24 July – 15 August 2026 Wed, Fri, Sat 8 PM, Sun 4 PM
Pavilion Theatre, Castle Hill
Tickets $30, Concession $25
The Pavilion Theatre is located within the Castle Hill Showgrounds, Castle Hill
Bookings paviliontheatre.org.au/a-shot-in-the-dark or call 02 9634 2929
Enquiries call 02 9634 3846 or email [email protected]
Media enquiries email Abby [email protected]
Cast and Creatives
PAUL SEVIGNE: Ben Wheeler
MORESTAN: Lachlan Armstrong
LABLACHE: Peter Phan
ANTOINETTE SEVIGNE: Adita
JOSEFA LANTENAY: Ella Rose Titteron
DOMINlQUE BEAUREVERS: Faith Jessel
BENJAMIN BEAUREVERS: Ben Pobjie
Director: Jason Spindlow
Sound Design: George Cartledge
Lighting Design: James Winters & Sean Clarke
Costume Design: Leone Sharp
Set Design: Abby Bishop