An interactive screening of
your favourite mystery TV show!
An interactive screening of
your favourite mystery TV show!
with special permission from
NBC Universal Television
Can you solve the crime before Jessica Fletcher?
Can you solve the crime before Jessica Fletcher?
Upcoming shows
Upcoming shows
WED 29 Mar
BRIGHTON Komedia - SELLING FAST
"Old Habits Die Hard"
THU 30 Mar
LONDON Prince Charles Cinema
- SELLING FAST
- SELLING FAST
"A Killing in Cork"
FRI 31 Mar
NORWICH Theatre Playhouse
- SOLD OUT
- SOLD OUT
“Sing a Song of Murder"
SAT 15 Apr
SOUTHAMPTON The Stage Door
- ALMOST SOLD OUT
- ALMOST SOLD OUT
“Old Habits Die Hard"
THU 20 Apr
“Stage Struck"
FRI 21 Apr
ANDOVER The Lights
- SOLD OUT
- SOLD OUT
“Broadway Malady" *
SAT 22 Apr
“Broadway Malady" *
THU 27 Apr
“Sing a Song of Murder"
WED 3 May
“Who Threw the Barbitals in Mrs. Fletcher's Chowder?"
FRI 5 May
“Broadway Malady" *
FRI 12 May
“Paint me a Murder"
SAT 13 May
“Paint me a Murder"
WED 17 May
“Sing a Song of Murder"
FRI 19 May
“Sing a Song of Murder"
SAT 20 May
“A Fashionable Way to Die"
TUE 23 May
“Broadway Malady" *
THU 25 May
Episode TBC
FRI 2 Jun
“If It's Thursday, It Must Be Beverly"
SAT 3 Jun
“Paint me a Murder"
FRI 9 Jun
“Sing a Song of Murder"
Ireland Tour 2023
Ireland Tour 2023
FRI 16 Jun
“Sing a Song of Murder"
SAT 17 Jun
“Sing a Song of Murder"
SUN 18 Jun
“Broadway Malady" *
MON 19 Jun
“Sing a Song of Murder"
TUE 20 Jun
“Sing a Song of Murder"
WED 21 Jun
"Sing a Song of Murder"
Upcoming shows cont'd
Upcoming shows cont'd
FRI 23 Jun
“Sing a Song of Murder"
SAT 24 Jun
“Sing a Song of Murder"
WED 28 June
Episode TBC
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
4-26 Aug
(excl. 13 & 20 Aug)
“Sing a Song of Murder"
14-19 Aug
New one-man show: "It's a Mystery!"
Upcoming shows cont'd
Upcoming shows cont'd
FRI 22 Sep
“The Corpse Flew First Class"
THU 28 Sep
Episode TBC
TUE 17 Oct
“Sing a Song of Murder"
WED 18 Oct
“Jessica Behind Bars"
THU 26 Oct
Episode TBC
SAT 18 Nov
“A Fashionable Way to Die"
SUN 19 Nov
“A Christmas Secret"
* Please note: performances of the episode "Broadway Malady" include the use of balloons given to the audience, that contain latex. Also this episode features flashing images.
Pit your wits against JB Fletcher
at an interactive screening
of Murder, She Wrote!
Hosted by super-fan
Tim Benzie, London's
cult hit features
games, prizes and
audience participation
Would you like to see the show in your venue or town?
We're always open to suggestions. Please get in touch at [email protected]
The Critics speak ...
The Critics speak ...
"It has the BEST host ... You’ll be swept away with fabulous Jessica Fletcher feels at this themed night, which tasks you with solving a classic episode of the show. Quizzes, games, singalongs and party poppers are all thrown into the action. It’s raucous, silly and as wonderfully weird as its namesake."
"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 ... it’s difficult to sum up the show in all of its madcap, campy goodness – it’s something you have to see to really enjoy."
**** "‘Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote’ is light-hearted and delightfully entertaining, offering a highly nostalgic break from reality for a few hours and keeping television royalty alive. I’d challenge anyone to sit through this show and not get utterly invested in figuring out whodunit, whilst smiling at the comfort that this 80’s drama brings."
**** "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!"
***** "This is a gently camp, fabulous celebration of a time when television gave us an hour of escapist entertainment rather than the need for trauma therapy ... Whodunnit?
Tim dunnit – and he did it so well I can’t wait for the next one!"
"Delightful, knowledgeable and well-researched ... Huge small screen entertainment"
**** "With spot prizes and easy-going audience interaction, it all adds up to a glorious fun-filled celebration of the TV series, whether you’re a fan or have somehow managed never to watch it before."
"... 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 ... [it was] an experience like no other and one I look forward to having again."
"...it is easy to appreciate why the celebration of the TV show itself and its genre and era in general, has been such a smash hit in London ... A unique and thoroughly enjoyable theatre experience."
Rated one of Time Out's
50 Great Nights Out
in London
(2021 and 2019)
FAQs
FAQs
What is this?
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote is a screening of an episode of Murder, She Wrote with games and laughs.
I've never seen the TV show before. Will I enjoy this show?
Absolutely! Newbies are guided through the history of the episode and you'll soon appreciate the wonder that is JB Fletcher and the uselessness of the police.
I've seen the show a lot and remember who the killer is. Does that matter?
Not at all! Solving the crime is a collaborative effort using the Fameometer and the Suspiciometer - but I don't want to give too much away!
Do you show a different episode every time?
Yes! We don't repeat an episode at the same venue twice.
Do you have permission to do this?
Absolutely. We've been granted a licence with kind permission of NBC Universal Television, and we're grateful for their support.
Who are you?
Tim Benzie. He's an Australian super-fan of Murder, She Wrote, living in London. Tim is an award-winning playwright in his native Australia and brought Solve-Along to the Sydney Cabaret Festival in 2019 to sell-out audiences.
Audiences speak ...
Audiences speak ...
Don't take our word for it ... check out this sample of 5 star
Facebook reviews from fans across the UK
Don't take our word for it ... check out this sample of 5 star
Facebook reviews from fans across the UK
“What an amazing night, this is a must see for any JB Fletcher fans, I can’t remember when I’ve laughed so much, this show is pure genius.”
Lisa Carol, Chesterfield
"An absolutely hilarious evening full of fun."
Sarah Banting, Swindon
“Just had another marvellous night out at the Brewhouse in Taunton. This was our second time seeing the show and hope it returns next year. It was as always full of fun and laughter.”
Joan Synnott, Taunton
“Brilliant night. Very funny, entertaining and so well hosted. Great for super fans, fans and people that have never watched the show. We saw it in Peterborough and we will definitely be going again.”
Rowsie Winters, Peterborough
"So stupidly brilliant."
Nicky Deverill, Oxford
“Whilst I do love Murder, She Wrote, I'm not someone who knows all the backstory of the cast, nor am I a trivia buff so I was a bit anxious that I'd be out of my depth. Wrong! The show is pitched perfectly – there’s enough detail to keep the fangelas happy (and if you know everything there is to know about Jessica you'll still be in your element) but there’s also enough activity and sleuthing for an absolute novice to join in … Tim the host is perfect, and I believe he is key to the success of event. His passion and understanding of the show underpins the showmanship and hilarity. So so funny!”
Cally Littler, Birmingham
“Absolutely brilliant from start to finish … Simple and easy fun! Cannot wait for the next one!”
Kerry Hays, Newcastle
“Now I’m hard to impress when it comes to theatre but … I was smiling and laughing all the way through this … Highly recommended even if you’re not into Murder, She Wrote. Worth every penny of the ticket price and only disappointment was when the show finished.”
Stephanie Smith, Lowestoft
"Absolutely fabulous night at Ardhowen Theatre ... Thank you for a great night of laughter and of course solving the murder mystery."
Kelly-ann Graham, Enniskillen
"This is the most amazing show. I have now been to two different ones. Tim is the most amazing host."
Huw Jones, Manchester
Souvenir programme
Souvenir programme
Now on sale at Etsy: the Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote Souvenir Programme!
This full-colour glossy A5 20-page programme features fab photos from the show, The Story of Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote, a Glossary of Terms, Key Characters and more.
What a great stocking filler idea for friends/family who are fangelas!
£6 +postage, delivering to the UK only.
Thanks for visiting!
* Please note: performances of the episode "Broadway Malady" include the use of balloons given to the audience,
which contain latex. Also this episode features flashing images.
For enquiries about booking the show in your venue, please email [email protected]
Tim Benzie is represented by The Soho Agency (www.thesohoagency.co.uk).
Video by Big Blue Whale (www.bigbluewhale.co.uk).
Music from Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/clowns License code: JDFPJFUIQDTOS5PB)
Photos cropped to square - not in original layout. Photo credits:
1 and 7. Fan photos
2, 3 and 8. FD Photos
4, 5 and 6. David Bartholomew Photography