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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

4 actors in spotlights, in 1950s dress up look mysterious
two actors in 50s garb hold a magnifying glass and look confused
a woman in 50s garb stands near a vintage microphone holding a script and a knife
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Great Detectives: Heist, Camera, Action!

The award-winning Great Detectives franchise returns with two all-new mysteries in 2026! Two never before seen suspenseful and hysterical adventures are sure to delight longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Now in their 12th year, iconic sleuths Candy Matson and Johnny Dollar deliver mystery, comedy, and intrigue in a thrilling 1950s radio-style experience.

★★★★★ "Superlative performances" – Glam Adelaide

“A performance not to be missed” – Theatre Now

★★★★ – The Advertiser

★★★★ – The Barefoot Review

★★★★ – SamAboutTown

“A fabulous show” – The Clothesline

"Highly animated & eccentric, the light-hearted tomfoolery of these characters brings plentiful laughs...It’s hard not to fall for their hilarious hijinks." – SeeDoEatReview

Nominated for 7 Broadway World Sydney Theatre Awards

Presented by: Preachrs Productions

Founded in 2010, Preachrs Productions is a South Australian theatre company celebrated for creating bold, high-quality live entertainment. With a passion for storytelling and innovation, they’ve produced award-winning shows including Great Detectives: All New Mysteries, Tick, Tick… Boom! and RENT, as well as launching new works and national tours. A major force at the Adelaide Fringe, Preachrs Productions has delivered record-breaking seasons featuring over 240 performances and curated landmark venues showcasing hundreds of artists. Renowned for exceptional production values, creative vision and audience engagement, Preachrs Productions continues to bring captivating, accessible and unforgettable live experiences to stages across Australia.
Theatre and Physical Theatre • Comedy
South Australia • World Premiere
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)
Coarse Language: Occasional, Mild
Depicts Violence: Occasional, Mild
Loud Noises

Please note

Very mild audio/slapstick violence and sexual innuendo.

Accessibility

 
High audio content

Presenter

Presented by: Preachrs Productions

Founded in 2010, Preachrs Productions is a South Australian theatre company celebrated for creating bold, high-quality live entertainment. With a passion for storytelling and innovation, they’ve produced award-winning shows including Great Detectives: All New Mysteries, Tick, Tick… Boom! and RENT, as well as launching new works and national tours. A major force at the Adelaide Fringe, Preachrs Productions has delivered record-breaking seasons featuring over 240 performances and curated landmark venues showcasing hundreds of artists. Renowned for exceptional production values, creative vision and audience engagement, Preachrs Productions continues to bring captivating, accessible and unforgettable live experiences to stages across Australia.