Secondary Cause of Death

Written by James Carrick
Directed by Glenda Pearce

20 Nov – 5 Dec 2026

About the Play

SECONDARY CAUSE OF DEATH is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the author's hit comedy thriller Murdered to Death. It's now 1939, and storm clouds are gathering over Europe. Having inherited Bagshot House, Colonel Charles Craddock has converted the property into a hotel for the discerning visitor.

Soon Inspector Pratt arrives once again at Bagshot House, bearing grim news for Colonel Craddock. But that's just the beginning—who is the strange Polish Count? Is Henrietta really an army captain? And where does the flamboyant thespian Cardew Longfellow fit into the picture? When Joan Maple's sister Cynthia arrives to stage a murder mystery evening, it's not long before Pratt's visit turns into a chaotic nightmare as the bodies pile higher than ever!

Director

Simon Foley

Simon Foley is a dedicated and passionate theatre director and actor with a rich history at Dolphin Theatre, which he joined in 2017.

His recent directorial credits include Kiwifruits, The Irish Murderer, and most recently the acclaimed Murdered to Death - the first Inspector Pratt play - which played to delighted audiences in the 2025 season.

A graduate of Unitec School of Performing Arts, Simon brings a detailed, character-focused approach to his work and a particular love for fast, precisely engineered comedy.

Why not audition for this WONDERFUL play!

Dolphin theatre is a community theatre and is run entirely by volunteers.
All acting roles are unpaid.