Local theatre audiences have had a long wait but now Wimborne Drama Productions have a date to put in your diary.

The company are staging Towards Zero by Agatha Christie and Gerald Verner at the Tivoli Theatre from 21 to 23 October.

Spokesman Richard Neal said: “Needless to say we are very excited to be back, as it has been nearly 18 months since we rehearsed and performed a play. It will so good to meet up with friends again, to get back into the rehearsal room, and of course to perform to a live theatre audience once again, with the buzz that gives.”

When a house party gathers at Gull’s Point, the clifftop home of Lady Tressilian, Neville Strange finds himself caught between his ex-wife Audrey and his new flame Kay. A nail-biting thriller, the play probes the psychology of jealousy in the shadow of a savage and brutal murder.

The play, directed by Paul Dodman, is adapted from Agatha Christie’s 1944 novel, which she described as one of her favourite stories. This amateur production of Towards Zero is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

The play is cast and tickets are now on sale from the box office on 01202 885566 or from www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk