Murder She Didn't Write - Review

Themed improvised shows are a dime-a-dozen at Fringe including Shakespeare, Jane Austin, Harry Potter, and multiple murder mysteries. 'Murder, She Didn't Write' tries to separate itself with a Victorian English feel and classy set, but ultimately falls flat in the most important areas.

The show begins with a Sherlock-esque character warming up the audience and looking for his sidekick (a chosen member of the audience). He then establishes the murder mystery about to be acted out through suggestions, and the players begin.

The structure itself is smart by having hidden cards used by the assistant pick the victim and murderer, as well as having each character get a side scene with the victim to show their motive.

The issue is that it doesn't make enough sense in the end. Many of the other murder mystery shows work hard to make everything tie together and make sense to the point where you are shocked it is improvised. You know this show is improvised as it at times can be clumsy.

Some of the performers were charming and had sharp jokes with lead to big laughs.

Overall enjoyable, but forgettable. I would suggest the CSI group instead.

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3/5