‘Malice, mayhem, murder, mystery and a jolly good laugh are all on offer at Bingley Little Theatre this week.

The ten strong cast showed their versatility in this musical spoof loosely based on Agatha Christie’s book And There Were None.

And even though the characters were dragged off one by one to the slow strains of The Death March, the play was funny and uplifting.

The play takes place in Lord Rancour’s mansion on an island in the Lake District in 1927 when a group of English upper class guests are invited for a weekend. Torrential rain leaves them stranded with the servants and the killer in their midst.

Jan Darnbrough was the star of the show as Miss Tweed, an apt name for the artist and amateur sleuth. She threw herself into the role and her enthusiasm was infectious.

Anna Clarke was super as Hope, an innocent, scheming but lovely maiden. She had a strong voice and danced a spiffing Charleston.

There were 13 musical numbers including some great little song and dance duets. The applause said it all. It was a fitting end to the theatre company’s diamond jubilee season. The play was directed by Ian Wilson.

Something’s Afoot runs until Saturday, June 28, at Bingley Arts Centre, starting at 7.30pm.