Ahead of Play Space Productions' The Last Martini, Cityscape meets some of the eccentric family members hosting this party-turned-murder-investigation.
Who are you, how do you fit into the Martini family?
Edith: I am the matriarch of the Martini family.
James: As the first son I am the heir to the Martini Estate, and Canterbury's most eligible bachelor.
Isabella: I am the only daughter, the eldest by 18 months.
Why would a partygoer suspect you as the murderer?
Edith: Gosh! I was his devoted wife for 25 years! How could anyone suspect me?
James: Oh they wouldn't suspect me, would they? I guess I WAS the last to see him...
Isabella: Well, it’s certainly true that I’m the most intelligent one in the family. Though nobody seems to take notice.
What’s your best party trick?
Edith: Hosting the party. My parties are always the talk of the town. That is my party trick.
James: I can shoot a billiard ball into a mug from 40 yards!
Isabella: I can sing, dance, speak many languages, and of course recite the first thirty-one elements of the periodic table by heart. Can’t you?
Why should people visit the Martini Family Manor at Riccarton House?
Edith: It will be the party of the season! How could they not want to attend THE social gathering of Christchurch? If you are anyone, you would be here.
James: Well we've got some incredibly exciting news to share, but that's if we can take your attention away from our chef's fantastic fare and our specialty martinis.
Isabella: I’m getting married, haven’t you heard? You simply must see the ring. And besides that, there are always secrets to uncover at the Martini Manor...
The Last Martini
Thursday 1 – Saturday 10 July
Riccarton House
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