Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in this story inspired by Dame Agatha Christie’s 1969 novel “Hallowe’en Party”, with the setting changed from the UK to Venice, Italy.

In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a séance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer.

Short Drag Roger began just after the turn of the millennium in the landlocked village of Chalgrove,
Oxfordshire. Like true shanty men we sing traditional sea shanties, some dating back as far as the sixteenth
century. We sing in strict work rhythm, to keep the true character of work songs. However the rich and
exotic chorus harmonies are all our own!

In keeping with tradition, we also write our own shanties, and audience participation is an essential part of any Short Drag Roger gig. We rehearse every week, which gives us the opportunity to work on our unique harmonies and learn new repertoire. Short Drag Roger has grown from humble beginnings into a truly committed crew keeping shanties alive!