MACON, Ga. — If you want an evening of suspense this weekend, then a new production at Macon Little Theatre (MLT) has you covered.
The Mousetrap is a murder mystery by Agatha Christie. It was originally produced in 1954.
As the play celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, it also claims the title of the longest-running play in the world.
Artistic Director JP Haynie says he felt the show fit for this year's season as the theatre celebrates its 90th season.
"I believe that it's actually the third time it's been done here at Macon Little Theatre. Once, about 10 years ago and the second time I believe it was in the 1970s," he said.
The show is about a couple who are starting a bed n' breakfast after inheriting a house from a relative. On their first weekend with guests, a snowstorm traps everyone inside.
Later, a police officer arrives saying evidence from a murder in London has led his investigation to their home and now everyone must work to uncover the killer.
The show closes this weekend, so it's the community's last chance to get in on the secrets. And once, you've seen the epic twists, you are sworn to secrecy.
"Part of the police for the West End, the London production, for this show was to swear the audience to secrecy so they are now a part of an internal family that know the secret to The Mousetrap," Haynie said. "But they shouldn't share it with anyone outside and let everyone experience it anew."
For MLT's production, they are keeping the tradition alive so everyone can enjoy the twists and turns of the show.
Haynie says people love murder mysteries because they love getting the chance to be a detective and figure out who-dun-it.
"I hear a lot of buzz at intermission. 'Oh I think it's this person! No, no it's gotta be this other person.' It's just that sort of fun, figuring it out as it happens in real-real-time environment that I think people are really enjoying," he said.
You can see the Mousetrap at Macon Little Theatre starting Thursday at 8 p.m. You can get tickets by calling their box office at 478-471- 752 or online.