It's a Mystery!

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Theatre (comedy, solo show)

  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
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  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

Tim Benzie, the acclaimed creator and host of Solve Along A Murder She Wrote, returns to the Fringe with his hilarious and moving one-man show: a deep dive into the enduring appeal of whodunnits, from Poirot to Fletcher and beyond. The audience are summoned to the drawing room as Detective Tim examines the clues that first drew him to the genre. Take a journey from Cluedo to Christie to solve the mystery of why everyone is a little bit Columbo (or should be). 'A killer of a show' ***** (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk).

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  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
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    • Wheelchair access type: Level Access

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Ann Foster 87 days ago

As a longtime Fangela, I was so excited for this show and it surpassed my already high expectations! I came along with a friend who had never seen MSW before and Tim's performance was perfect for both her and myself. She was never left out of the jokes due to his explanations, while my more die-hard knowledge loved all his references. This is a kindhearted love letter to the greatest TV show of all time, performed by someone who clearly values it as much as I do. I hope I can see Tim perform this for other MSW episodes in the future!

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Raquel S 93 days ago

I had no expectations of this show chosen by my husband, in fact I was a little sceptical. I was not expecting such a charming, gentle and heartwarming experience which made me so grateful for how our society has progressed. A joy to watch!

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Craig Brown 96 days ago

I loved Tim’s show! As a relatively new Fangela, where I try to go to as many of his Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote shows as I can, this was a lovely treat. It was genuinely interesting, hearing Tim’s views about our love of murder mystery, and also explains a lot about Tim’s own (healthy) obsession! Would highly recommend this show.

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Duncan Leckie 97 days ago

Went to this with a friend having seen Tim's other show - Solve Along A Murder She Wrote which was fantastic. This show was fab too! Lots of detail and interest whether you are a crime novel fan, superfan or just enjoy the odd film. It was funny, from the heart and interesting too. I can recommend this and will def keep an eye out for Tim's future shows.

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EW 98 days ago

As fans of whodunnits, we totally enjoyed Tim's show and learned a lot about the history and styles in which the novels were written. As a bouns, Tim also gave us a mystery to solve! 4/5 and recommended!

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Helena Murphy 101 days ago

I've seen Tim host Solve Along Murder She Write before and was delighted to see him expanding his whodunnit passion and expertise with this show. Probably one of the most relatable shows, for me anyway, trawling through the murder mystery tropes and why we love them. A real gem :)

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Sheena Grant 105 days ago

Was so glad I went. It was funny, informative and poignant. If you love mystery/crime books/whodunnits then this is for you. It takes you from Agatha Christie, to Brisbane to Murder She Wrote and all places inbetween. I picked up a recommendation for a book I've just ordered - The Conjure-Man Dies by Rudolph Fisher.

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The Real Chrisparkle (4/5 stars) 86 days ago

terrific entertainment

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Edinburgh Guide (3/5 stars) 92 days ago

Benzie is an engaging and very watchable character, and you will leave knowing much more about murder mysteries than you might have expected.

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The SMU Reviews (4/5 stars) 100 days ago

charming and engaging host

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Edinburgh Reviews (4/5 stars) 100 days ago

Tim Benzie’s “It’s a Mystery” is a surprisingly enjoyable and intriguing murder mystery show that even published authors of the genre might find entertaining and thought-provoking.

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The Nerd Party (5/5 stars) 101 days ago

It’s a testament to Benzie’s storytelling and the depth of his own experience, transforming what begins as a playful homage into something genuinely heartfelt and resonant.

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SMU Reviews (4/5 stars) 102 days ago

It’s a Mystery! is great fun, containing much the same mix of intelligence and entertainment as the classics of the genre themselves.

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