“Rehearsals have begun for the town's Annual Pantomime but there's a Murderer on the loose - oh yes there is! The cast and crew are dropping like flies, tensions are running high and everyone is in fear of their lives but the Director is determined that the 'Show Must Go On'. How many will make it to Opening Night? Why not come and find out for yourself? But be careful - he might be behind you!”

A Short Play: 1 café, 3 tables, 3 different stories. Then the café goes into Lockdown following an incident outside and they all find themselves embroiled in each other’s lives.

Reptilian Park, home to the largest Reptile House in the country, the best thrill rides and attractions and boasts some of the World’s ‘deadliest’ creatures! A thrill-seekers paradise! But behind the scenes there is a different story. The staff find themselves caught up in a ‘toxic’ environment, full of lies, deceit and secrets…….and a ghostly presence. Is this a recipe for………..’cold-blooded’ murder?
Can you work out whodunnit? For a hilarious, thrilling and mysterious adventure – we welcome you into ‘Reptilian Park’!

Blue Light Theatre are back in a new home for the week – switching pantomime pandemonium for something a little more sinister and scaly with their brand new murder mystery.

Murder at Reptilian Park is at The Galtres Centre, Easingwold, from Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 June.

As the curtains part in the Galtres Centre, the stage is covered with bats, spiders and ghosts, oh my, confirming to the audience that we are now on a very special visit to the notorious Reptile Park. A park riddled with callous creatures, which of course includes our cast of soon to be suspicious suspects.

The writing by Perri Ann Barley is sharp, pacy and crafty, sculpting a well thought out and brilliantly bonkers plot, with excellent delivery by a hardworking cast. Despite first night nerves, occasional prompts and a last minute step in from Phillip Bridgewater due to illness, they did a superb job of transporting us through the eccentric happenings and each brought an unparalleled uniqueness to their characters.

Brenda Riley’s direction enabled each scene to pass by effortlessly with smooth transitions and visual variations throughout, meaning despite the performance taking place in one location – the ghost train turned staff room – we were still taken on an unpredictable and exciting journey. I especially enjoyed each and every cliff hanger, perfectly placed to leave the audience wanting more.

All the characters we met had their own hiss-stories which unraveled before us, whether blackmail, illegal activities or ulterior motives; it stayed true to its murder mystery format, we were never sure whodunnit but we had plenty of reasons why they would! As these revelations came so did the audible gasps and surprise from the audience – a perfect indication of a job well done by Barley and team.

Whilst all performers brought fresh and fiery performances through their endless entangled quarrels, I must highlight Zoe Paylor who played Raven. Sporting makeup as delightfully moody as her character, she injected a fresh energy upon each entrance, including as her additional contrasting role, Princess Reptilia.

Glen Gears also shone, as he portrayed both Magnus Drake and Nathan Grassmore, and was the main recipient of the audiences well received laughter.

Blue Light Theatre are not only delivering a charming fresh new mystery play, but what is always a guarantee is their strong sense of community which can be felt throughout the performance – it is always a joy to watch them perform.

If you want to take on this case crawling with surprises, book your tickets here. Tickets are £12.

Tread carefully…you never know what creepy critter awaits!

Reptilian Park, home to the largest Reptile House in the country, the best thrill rides and attractions and boasts some of the World’s ‘deadliest’ creatures! A thrill-seekers paradise! But behind the scenes there is a different story. The staff find themselves caught up in a ‘toxic’ environment, full of lies, deceit and secrets…….and a ghostly presence. Is this a recipe for………..’cold-blooded’ murder?
Can you work out whodunnit? For a hilarious, thrilling and mysterious adventure – we welcome you into ‘Reptilian Park’!

Blue Light Theatre are back in a new home for the week – switching pantomime pandemonium for something a little more sinister and scaly with their brand new murder mystery.

Murder at Reptilian Park is at The Galtres Centre, Easingwold, from Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 June.

As the curtains part in the Galtres Centre, the stage is covered with bats, spiders and ghosts, oh my, confirming to the audience that we are now on a very special visit to the notorious Reptile Park. A park riddled with callous creatures, which of course includes our cast of soon to be suspicious suspects.

The writing by Perri Ann Barley is sharp, pacy and crafty, sculpting a well thought out and brilliantly bonkers plot, with excellent delivery by a hardworking cast. Despite first night nerves, occasional prompts and a last minute step in from Phillip Bridgewater due to illness, they did a superb job of transporting us through the eccentric happenings and each brought an unparalleled uniqueness to their characters.

Brenda Riley’s direction enabled each scene to pass by effortlessly with smooth transitions and visual variations throughout, meaning despite the performance taking place in one location – the ghost train turned staff room – we were still taken on an unpredictable and exciting journey. I especially enjoyed each and every cliff hanger, perfectly placed to leave the audience wanting more.

All the characters we met had their own hiss-stories which unraveled before us, whether blackmail, illegal activities or ulterior motives; it stayed true to its murder mystery format, we were never sure whodunnit but we had plenty of reasons why they would! As these revelations came so did the audible gasps and surprise from the audience – a perfect indication of a job well done by Barley and team.

Whilst all performers brought fresh and fiery performances through their endless entangled quarrels, I must highlight Zoe Paylor who played Raven. Sporting makeup as delightfully moody as her character, she injected a fresh energy upon each entrance, including as her additional contrasting role, Princess Reptilia.

Glen Gears also shone, as he portrayed both Magnus Drake and Nathan Grassmore, and was the main recipient of the audiences well received laughter.

Blue Light Theatre are not only delivering a charming fresh new mystery play, but what is always a guarantee is their strong sense of community which can be felt throughout the performance – it is always a joy to watch them perform.

If you want to take on this case crawling with surprises, book your tickets here. Tickets are £12.

Tread carefully…you never know what creepy critter awaits!

Full length: All about life and it’s challenges for a typical Northern family. Sally is a recently separated, working woman with three high maintenance children who is trying to get back on the dating scene. Add into the mix two interfering, bickering parents, a jealous ex and his lover and a Handyman who just won’t go away! Will Sally ever be able to move on and find love again? Or more importantly – will she ever just get five minutes peace?

A short play, two families with two very different experiences of living with Dementia. Peter struggles to juggle work and relationships as he cares for his elderly mother who has Dementia. Sarah and James, a younger couple with 2 young children try to come to terms with an early onset diagnosis. Heartbreaking one moment, funny the next - a heart-warming story, about living with Dementia.

A Short Play based on the real-life experiences of a young man who has been recently diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). It highlights the struggles, the highs and the lows - and even hope - from different perspectives, all the while helping to raise awareness of the condition.

Short Play: Two friends reconnect after years apart through the old-fashioned art of ‘letter writing’. Both living very different lives, thousands of miles between them, Emily and Alex find themselves drawn into a tangled web of memories. Will they find the happiness they both crave? Just how much power is there in the written word?