by Agatha Christie
15th – 18th of May 2025
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Scientist Sir Claud Amory makes a groundbreaking discovery that could change the future of mankind. But then the unthinkable happens: his formula is stolen! Worried, he calls the famous master detective Hercule Poirot for help. In a final attempt, Sir Claud gives the perpetrator the option of getting out of the matter unscathed. But this ends in tragedy: there is a dead man.
Agatha Christie’s first self-penned play “Black Coffee” captivates with numerous suspects and a crime case that is complex on stage. In our four performances, the audience at Theater 99 not only sits close to the action, but can also enjoy Christie’s original text. The criminal case keeps the audience in suspense until the very last moment. Who is the culprit? What is the motive? And can Poirot prevail in the end?
Directors
Vinay Krupakaran, Johanna Jünger
Cast
Tredwell: Johanna Jünger ; Lucia Amory: Emmy Nellissen ; Miss Caroline Amory: Lisa Gartz ; Richard Amory: Emilie Pan ; Barbara Amory: Melissa Gebler ; Edward Raynor: Gökçe Semet ; Dr. Carelli: Moritz Müller ; Sir Claud Amory: René Glebke ; Hercule Poirot: Katharina Kröcker ; Captain Arthur Hastings: Leontinka Reutter ; Dr. Graham: Marianna Ludwig ; Inspector Japp: René Glebke ; Johnson: Marianna Ludwig
Costume
Johanna Jünger, Andrea Roth, Leontinka Reutter
Make-up and hair
Melissa Gebler, Katharina Kröcker, Gökçe Semet
Stage
Andrea Roth, Claudia Roth, Lisa Gartz, Randolf Herrwig
Light
René Glebke, Vinay Krupakaran, Lisa Gartz
Music und Sound
Vinay Krupakaran, Lisa Gartz
Poster
Lisa Gartz
Public relations
Eva Johanna Onkels, Katharina Kröcker
Special thanks to:
Bibliothek der Anglistik der RWTH Aachen; Prof. Dr. Ralf Schneider; Theater 99; Aachener Hausmeister-Zentrale (WEG Merowinger Residenz)
– and everyone supporting us with dedication every day!