Murder mystery brings back the laughter

After two long years, laughter is back.  St. James Anglican Church in Morrisburg hosted more than 100 people on April 1 for a murder mystery play performed by members of the congregation and a few friends. Murder at the Banquet which began rehearsals in February, showed how even “murder” can be a zany and entertaining event.  Set in the 1970s, the one act comedy introduced the audience to some memorable mystery writers and private investigators who have gathered for a “mystery solvers” inductee banquet.  The “highlight” of the performance is the poisoning of the character portrayed by the parish’s new rector the Rev. Mark Lewis and the solution of the crime.  Proceeds from the production totalled about $1,500. The show was produced by the Rev. Pat Martin and directed by Wendy Gibb.