2022 archive: Rumpus Theatre Company’s Father Brown – The Murderer in the Mirror was advertised at Buxton Opera House on 13 and 14 April 2022. See the current Opera House programme for forthcoming performances.

Based on G K Chesterton’s Father Brown mysteries, the play follows the priest as he investigates the death of an actor before a West End production opens.

The original preview included this production trailer.

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An actor dressed as a priest on stage

The original Buxton preview advertised John Lyons as Father Brown. He was also billed in Theatre Royal Winchester’s listing for the production earlier that April. Visit Buxton’s Easter programme listed the Buxton dates.

Two actors on a theatre stage

An actor sitting on a chaise longue on stageAn actor standing beside a mirror on stage

The production images appeared in the original preview; their dates and location are not identified.