Fulton Theatre to Host Steven Gallagher's Comedy Whodunit, MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR

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Directed by Alex Keiper, the fast-paced comedy whodunit features Andrew Kindig, Charlotte Northeast, and Mark Tinkey.

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The Fulton Theatre will present the hilariously fast-paced comedy whodunit, Murder at Ackerton Manor, opening on October 16, 2026. A co-production with Gretna Theatre, where the show enjoyed a successful run this past summer, this tribute to Agatha Christie promises a raucous night of laughs, plot twists, and mistaken identities in the Tell Studio Theatre.

Written by Steven Gallagher , Murder at Ackerton Manor unfolds on one dark and stormy night when the despicable Lord of Ackerton Manor, Roger Ackerton, is murdered. Detective Pierre Pierrot is called in to solve the case, armed with only a dead body, a missing diamond, and five eccentric suspects. The catch? Each suspect has a motive more absurd than the last. With the clock ticking, Detective Pierrot must solve the riddle before becoming the next victim.

Directed by Alex Keiper , the production features Andrew Kindig, Charlotte Northeast , and Mark Tinkey , with understudies Jed Hoffman and Rachel Landon .

The production team includes Scenic Designer Josh Yentsch, Costume Designer Beth Dunkelberger, Lighting Designer Miguel Santiago, Sound Designer Johnathan Shuey, Props Designer AJ Marusko, Fulton Casting Associate Joey Abramowicz , Production Stage Manager Liz Forrester, and Executive Artistic Producer Marc Robin .

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FULTON THEATRE BRINGS THE HILARIOUS WHODUNIT, “MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR” TO ITS TELL STUDIO THEATRE

Charlotte Northeast , Andrew Kindig - photo by Lauren Altheah Photography for Gretna Theatre

LANCASTER, PA – The Fulton Theatre is proud to present the hilariously fast-paced comedy whodunit, Murder at Ackerton Manor , opening on October 16, 2026. A co-production with Gretna Theatre, where the show enjoyed a successful run this past summer, this tribute to Agatha Christie promises a raucous night of laughs, plot twists, and mistaken identities in the Tell Studio Theatre.

Written by Steven Gallagher , Murder at Ackerton Manor unfolds on one dark and stormy night when the despicable Lord of Ackerton Manor, Roger Ackerton, is murdered. Detective Pierre Pierrot is called in to solve the case, armed with only a dead body, a missing diamond, and five eccentric suspects. The catch? Each suspect has a motive more absurd than the last. With the clock ticking, Detective Pierrot must solve the riddle before becoming the next victim.

Critics have raved about the play's unique blend of suspense and comedy. The Port Dover Maple Leaf hailed the play as 'an outrageously funny murder mystery thriller!'

Directed by Alex Keiper , the production features Andrew Kindig, Charlotte Northeast , and Mark Tinkey , with understudies Jed Hoffman and Rachel Landon .

The production team includes Scenic Designer Josh Yentsch, Costume Designer Beth Dunkelberger, Lighting Designer Miguel Santiago, Sound Designer Johnathan Shuey, Props Designer AJ Marusko, Fulton Casting Associate Joey Abramowicz , Production Stage Manager Liz Forrester, and Executive Artistic Producer Marc Robin .

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About The Fulton Theatre: The Fulton Theatre is a national historic landmark dedicated to producing Broadway-quality theatre in the heart of Lancaster, PA

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The Fulton first opened its doors in 1852. More than 170 years later, this national historic landmark theatre continues to entertain, educate and delight audiences, bringing live theatre, music, and more than 160,000 patrons into downtown Lancaster annually. Since its inception, some of the brightest stars of theatre, music and film have appeared on its stage, including Sarah Bernhardt , Mark Twain , Lionel Barrymore , Duke Ellington , Louis Armstrong , W.C. Fields , George M. Cohan , Treat Williams and Lancaster's own Jonathan Groff . Today, under the leadership of Executive Artistic Producer Marc Robin , the Fulton Theatre produces a mix of comedies, dramas and musicals, employing the talents of professional directors, designers, actors and playwrights from across the country. The Fulton also offers classes for children, teens and adults as well as numerous community engagement programs across the region.

Fulton Theatre 12 N. Prince St. Lancaster, PA 17603

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