Whodunnit heads to South Shields as Westovians close season with Cluedo!
Cluedo!
South Shields Pier Pavilion
Wednesday 8 - Sunday 12 July 2026.
The Westovian Theatre Society will round off their season with a five-show run of Cluedo!, bringing Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum and the rest of the game's suspects to the Pier Pavilion stage.
Written by Sandy Rustin, Hunter Foster and Mark Bell, and based on the original screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, the play adapts the classic Hasbro board game for the stage. The action is set at Boddy Manor, where a dinner party hosted by the enigmatic Mr Boddy takes a dark turn. Unknown to Reverend Green, Colonel Mustard and the other guests, their host has been blackmailing each of them, setting the scene for a night of comedy, farce and murder.
The production features a cast of 11, including several members making their stage debuts. Sarah Richardson takes on the role of Miss Scarlett. "I am delighted and terrified to be playing Miss Scarlett," she said. "I was really shocked when I got the part, but everybody has been so lovely and welcomed me into the Westovian family. I can't wait to share the fun and passion we've had preparing the show with the people of Shields."
Also in the cast are father and daughter Gavin and Beth O'Doherty, playing Wadsworth the butler and Mrs Peacock respectively. "To be on stage is an honour in itself, but to be sharing the stage with my amazingly talented daughter Beth is something that I'm incredibly proud of," said Gavin, adding, "Mind you, if she fluffs any lines, she's disowned!"
The Westovians enjoyed considerable success last season, winning seven NODA awards at the amateur dramatics regional awards in October. Cluedo! is directed by Hannah Potter, whose previous production, Fallen Angels, won the district award for Best Drama and was shortlisted for the Councillor's Award, which covers the whole of the NODA North region.
"This show has been so much fun to direct," said Potter. "It's very fast paced and energetic, and I have loved creating the world of Boddy Manor with the set design, tech and music. We have had a whole team of volunteers working tirelessly backstage to pull everything together, and although big shows like this do come with challenges, everyone has really come together to get this production to where it needs to be."
She added: "The whole cast have done brilliantly in bringing their characters to life, working together well both on and off stage. I couldn't have asked for a better team. They have taken onboard my vision and direction, and created a show they should be so proud of."
With a set featuring rotating doors, sliding flats and a trap door, the production runs from Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th July, with a 1pm matinee on the final day. The theatre will also be open on Saturday afternoon for South Shields' Parade Day celebrations, with the cast on hand to meet audiences and the Green Room bar open for drinks.
Show: Cluedo!
Location: Pier Pavilion, South Shields
Dates: Wednesday 8th July to Sunday 12th July. Evening shows 7.30pm, Sunday matinee 1pm
Tickets: £15, available online at www.ticketsource.com/westovians/cluedo, or in person at Sanddancer Clothing and The Word
Suitable for: All ages
Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes, including interval
Access: The theatre is fully wheelchair accessible, with an accessible toilet and designated wheelchair spaces in the auditorium.
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