Hertfordshire

New Mystery Play Opens at Welwyn Garden City Barn Theatre in 2026

By

Karen McGinn
16 March 2026, 2:11 pm

The Barn Theatre in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, will present the mystery thriller The Late Edwina Black from 24 April to 2 May 2026. This upcoming production gives residents a chance to see a classic stage play performed by members of the local community.

Written by William Dinner and William Morum, the story focuses on the suspicion that follows a sudden death. The plot involves a post-mortem examination that reveals arsenic poisoning, leading to tension and distrust between the characters on stage.

The theatre is a non-professional venue that depends on volunteers for its daily operations and stage shows. Ian Major, who is the chair of the organisation, manages the leadership of the theatre club and its team of local workers.

This play is part of a regular series of events at the venue, which hosts musicals and dramas throughout the year. Local people can attend the shows during the week-long run to support the town performers and backstage crews.

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