Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to the Prince Charles Cinema with an interactive screening of a classic Murder, She Wrote episode. Watch as Cabot Cove gets caught up in a murder mystery only JB Fletcher (or you!) can solve!
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote is a unique and hilarious night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television. See the show Time Out rated one of 2021 and 2019’s 50 Great Nights Out in London that has played to sell-out audiences across the UK and Australia.
Hosted by super-fan Tim Benzie, Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote features:
* A race to solve to the crime, via the Fameometer and the Suspiciometer!
* A Cabot Cove quiz!
* A singalong to the theme tune with new lyrics!
* Clips and biogs of the campy guest stars!
Tim Benzie is obsessed with Murder, She Wrote, having watched the original series when it was first broadcast, and now relishing the repeats on television everywhere. Tim is the writer/performer of “It’s a Mystery!”, all about our love of whodunnits. An award-winning playwright and co-writer of the Royal Vauxhall Tavern’s 2017-2023 pantos (‘Goosed’, ‘Rubbed’, ‘Slipped’, ‘Pricked’, ‘Cracked’ and ‘Tossed’). He is the co-producer of the camp club night PopHorror.
Visit us at www.solvealongamurdershewrote.com, or follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @solvealonga.
2024 SCHEDULE:
Sunday 17 November 2024
Premiere screening: "Snow White, Blood Red"
Directed by Vincent McEveety
Starring Angela Lansbury, Barry Newman, Emma Samms
1990 | 120mins | USA
Thursday 5th December 2024
Encore screening: "A Christmas Secret"
Directed by Anthony Pullen Shaw
Starring Angela Lansbury, Diane Baker, Amy Brenneman
1992 | 120mins | USA
2025 SCHEDULE:
Thursday 30th January 2024
"Episode TBA"
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The Critics speak!
“You’ll be swept away with Jessica Fletcher feels … it has the BEST HOST.” - Time Out London
"A cinematic, theatrical and hilarious experience ... Before the night I had never seen an episode of Murder, She Wrote before, unlike some dedicated fans who had even dressed up. However, this really was an evening everyone could enjoy.” - Nottingham Post
"As soon as I saw it was on at the [Edinburgh] Fringe I elbowed my way through the other BW reviewers, pushed a couple of them over … just so I could get to the front of the queue and see this show again. And it did not disappoint ... I'd go again in a heartbeat.” 5 stars ***** - Broadway World
"The self-confessed super-fan and award-winning playwright will lead you into a silly whirlwind of nostalgic giggle, using his wealth of camp trivia and sound logic to solve these killings.” 5 stars ***** - One4Review
"Benzie knows how to put on a great show ... I would happily see it again, with all the fervour of the ‘Jessica Fletcher eating popcorn’ meme." 5 stars ***** - Everything Theatre
“Whodunnit? Tim dunnit – and he did it so well I can’t wait for the next one!" 5 stars ***** - Fairy-Powered Productions
“I’d challenge anyone to sit through this show and not get utterly invested in figuring out whodunit.” 4 stars **** - West End Wilma
“This is a highly entertaining production even if you have never seen an episode, filled with outrageous fun." 4 stars **** - British Theatre Guide
"For a funny, campy evening, there is little that could beat Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote’s unique qualities and Benzie’s wit and charm. Personally this reviewer can’t wait to revisit
Cabot Cove. Never mind 'whodunnit', more like 'yougottadoit!" 4 stars **** - The Reviews Hub
“A lighthearted two hours of entertainment that both die-hard devotees and Cabot Cove novices will enjoy ... A solve-along, sing-along hit." 4 stars **** - Broadway Baby
“Benzie's passion and knowledge shines through." 4 stars **** - West End Best Friend
"Tim Benzie is the perfect host ... Benzie’s insights help keep the audience engaged with the show and not just passively watching the episode unfold.” 4 stars **** - The Nerd Party
“It didn’t take long for Benzie to have the audience in stitches and he had the whole crowd in the palm of his hand the entire evening.” - Bristol 24/7
“A unique and thoroughly enjoyable theatre experience” - Blue Curtains Brisbane
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For links to the full reviews visit www.solvealongamurdershewrote.com