40 Years of Murder, She Wrote: A Celebration

Last on: Monday 30th September 2024

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For safety and comfort, as a condition of entry, all bags and coats must be placed in the cloakroom at all times.

40 Years of Murder, She Wrote: A Celebration

Monday 30 September marks 40 years since the broadcast of the Murder, She Wrote pilot episode and we’re hosting a special fundraising event in honour of all things Jessica Fletcher.

40 Years of Murder, She Wrote: A Celebration

Join us at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern from 7pm for:

An 80-minute Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote presentation of “Broadway Malady”, the first Solve Along event performed at the RVT in 2018
Guest speakers Mark Aldridge and Nina Trivedi on the cultural impact of Murder, She Wrote
A queen-size Cabot Cove Quiz on the history of the show (with prizes)
Costume competition (not compulsory) … but come as your favourite Murder, She Wrote character to win a prize
Disco into the night to tunes from 1984 to 1996 (the years of Murder, She Wrote’s broadcast)
All proceeds in aid of Missing People charity

The event is being presented by Tim Benzie, super-fan and the creator and host of Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote, the cult hit that has toured the UK, Ireland and Australia and played to sell-out crowds and rave reviews at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (2023 and 2024).

The evening includes an 80-minute version of Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote, a unique and hilarious experience 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. Can you solve the crime before JB Fletcher?

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote features:
* A race to solve to the crime, via the Fameometer and the Suspiciometer!
* A singalong to the theme tune with new lyrics!
* Clips and biogs of the campy guest stars!

Tim is obsessed with Murder, She Wrote, having watched the original series when it was first broadcast, and now relishing the repeats on television everywhere. 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.

Tickets: £12 guaranteed seating until sold out. Must be seated by 7:30pm to keep the seats!
£12 limited seating – first come, first served. Please note: there are more than 50 unallocated seats – but you should get there for 7pm doors for your best chance for a seat.
£14 on the door (limited number – doors at 7pm)
All proceeds to Missing People charity (https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/)

Times: Doors open at 7pm
Show is at 7:30pm, followed by guest speakers, a Cabot Cove Quiz, Costume Ball and 80s/90s disco until midnight. Guest speakers announced soon.

This year we are reducing the number of guaranteed seats and increasing the seats available from 7pm.

The RVT offers bar services and capacity for standing room. NB this is a seating and standing venue.