Buy tickets Love From A Stranger is a tense and gripping psychological thriller from the early years of Agatha Christie’s career, adapted for the stage by Frank Vosper.Cecily Harrington has lived a quiet, respectable life, working hard and playing by the rules. When she unexpectedly wins a large sum of money, she dares to dream of excitement and escape from the ordinary. Enter Bruce Lovell—a charming and attentive stranger who offers romance, adventure, and a new life away from everything Cecily has known. Swept up in a whirlwind courtship, Cecily abandons her familiar world to marry Bruce and move to a secluded country cottage. At first, the change appears idyllic, but small unsettling moments begin to intrude. As isolation deepens and Bruce’s behaviour becomes increasingly disturbing, Cecily is forced to confront the terrifying possibility that her perfect romance may be hiding a far darker truth.Adapted from Christie’s short story Philomel Cottage , Lov e From A Stranger builds relentlessly towards a chilling climax, combining suspense, deception, and psychological tension in a tightly wound drama. With its atmospheric setting and unforgettable central performances, the play explores trust, fear, and the danger of mistaking obsession for love—proving why Agatha Christie remains the undisputed master of suspense. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

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