‘Sleuth’ mystery to open Possum Point Players’ season Jan. 25

Just as winter weather sets in, Possum Point Players adds to the chill with a production of the Tony Award-winning mystery, “Sleuth.”

A classic tale of suspense, “Sleuth” will be performed Friday to Sunday, Jan. 25 to 27 and Feb. 1 to 3. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $19 for students and seniors.

Director Ed Guinan said the Possum Point Players’ production of the intense drama will hold audience members’ attention until the final curtain as they try to decide whodunit, who is really who, and just who is left. 

“Sleuth” is often described as the ultimate game of cat-and-mouse, if people can figure out who is the cat and who is the mouse. Contrasting with the underlying current of evil, the game of games is played out in a cozy, charming English country house. Celebrated mystery writer Andrew Wyke, who owns the cottage, is all tweeds and propriety, at least on the outside. He is not only a master of whodunits; he also excels at games of all sorts, the more intricate and twisted, the better.

In his picture-book home, he surrounds himself with game pieces and ancient weapons, maybe replicas, maybe the real thing, just waiting to become part of the action. Feeling confident and at the top of his game, Wyke invites a young gamer guest, Milo Tindle, to visit. Does he know Tindle might share more with him than the love of the game?

The two plot out a murder mystery game of their own design, involving a staged robbery of an estranged wife who may even be an unfaithful wife. Robbery is outlined, revenge is devised, and murders plotted as the two plan the ultimate whodunit. The actual mystery is, where does the game end and reality begin?

For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.possumpointplayers.org or call 302-856-4560.