Agatha - DVD

Agatha Christie, a young mystery writer, is commissioned to solve a real-life murder. Assuming a disguise, a trap is set for the suspects, but she soon discovers that this killer is more cunning and dangerous than her fictional creations.

It's December 23rd at the City and Colonial Bank, and the staff is preparing for their annual Christmas party. Harry Fordyce (Peter Cushing, Star Wars), the fastidious and exacting bank manager, welcomes in the bank's insurance company detective, Hepburn (Andre Morell, The Bridge on the River Kwai), to check out the security. It turns out, however, that Hepburn is not working for the bank, but robbing it, and he is holding Fordyce's fam

Royal Ballet Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon magically captured the twists and turns of Lewis Carroll's classic story, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, in his 2011 ballet. Bob Crowley's vivid sets and costumes take us down the rabbit hole into a colorful world full of curious creatures and captivating characters. Joby Talbot's original score is full of sweeping melodies and contemporary sounds. Lauren Cuthbertson stars as the inquisitive Alice, with Federico Bonelli as the charming Knave of Hearts, Steven McRae as the tap-dancing Mad Hatter and Laura Morera as the formidable Queen of Hearts. This exuberant and engaging ballet is spectacular entertainment for the whole family. Extra features on this include Bob Crowley speaking about the costumes, and an insider's view of Wheeldon's tap-dancing Hatter. 'Cinematic but also unmistakably balletic, Joby Talbot's complex, theme-driven score' (The Daily Telegraph) 'It's a joy to look at and packed with featured roles that show off the Royal Ballet's strength in depth' (The Observer)