PUTNEY — The Vermont Suitcase Company returns to the stage this summer with an all-new, puppet-filled mystery, The Duke Is Dead: A Vermont Suitcase Mystery, coming to Next Stage Arts in Putney on Friday, July 25 at 7:00 PM.
Equal parts comedy, mystery, and theatrical whimsy, this one-hour, family-friendly show invites audiences to join a cast of colorful characters—and plenty of puppets—as they attempt to solve the curious case of Duke Didi’s untimely demise. When the Duke is found unresponsive the day before his prized art collection is set to be unveiled at the national gallery, everyone becomes a suspect. Is it his sly niece and only heir? The all-knowing butler? The clueless constable? Or could the national curator herself have something to hide?
Performed with Vermont Suitcase Company’s signature portable style and overflowing with wit, The Duke Is Dead promises an evening of lively entertainment suitable for all ages.
The performance will take place at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, and tickets are just $12 for adults and $5 for youth 18 and under.
Pack your detective hat and bring the whole family for an evening of laughs, intrigue, and puppetry that proves no suitcase is too small for a big mystery.
For more information or to reserve tickets, visit nextstagearts.org or check out Vermont Suitcase Company’s updates on social media.