A sprightly looking spinster wearing a lavender coat and a straw boater covered in flowers and grapes points at something out of sight. Behind her cowers a man in a green suit, wearing a black fedora. They stand in a foggy, moody environment.

A confused detective stands with his arms outsplayed, a notebook and pencil in one hand. Alongside him stands a severe looking woman in glamourous dress, draped in a fur coat. Her eyes widen dramatically.

A body lies centre stage in a theatre, bathed in moody red light. A full audience looks on.

Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit

After sell-out runs at Adelaide Fringe in 2024 and 2025, Murder Village returns!

Immerse yourself in a 1950s Agatha Christie novel, starring Australia's funniest improvisers. Any of the village’s suspicious denizens could be dispatched at any moment, and any of them could be the murderer. Your secret votes determine who lives, who dies and who is unmasked as the culprit.

In Murder Village, the police inspector may be incompetent but there’s a crafty amateur sleuth on hand to sort the red herrings from the tell-tale clues. See if you can solve the crime first…

“A masterclass in improvisation” ★★★★★ Fringe Feed

“Hilarious improv” ★★★★★ Hub

“Completely enthralling” ★★★★★ Theatre People

“Midsomer Murders meets Thank God You’re Here” ★★★★½ The Ponder Room

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Comedy • Improv

Victoria

: Fringe Fund Recipient

: Tue, 10 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
: 60 min
: The Hetzel Room at The Courtyard of Curiosities at the State Library
: PG (1 Warning)
: $27 to $35
: All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction fee.

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Presented by: Murder Village

Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit is a comedic off-the-cuff mystery created by some of the country’s most experienced improvisers. In essence, it’s Agatha Christie – improvised! The hilarious format is a chance for lovers of crime fiction to immerse themselves in a world of English villages, red herrings and suspicious characters.

Since 2016, Murder Village has performed over 200 shows to sold out crowds and critical acclaim. The production has enjoyed successful runs at Melbourne Fringe Festival (awarded Judge’s Picks in 2023 for Best Comedy), Sydney Fringe Festival (awarded a Remount Award in 2022), Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Perth Fringe World, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Noosa Alive! and Brisbane Comedy Festival.

Sessions

Duration: 60 min

Tue 10 Mar - Fri 13 Mar: 6:00pm

Sat 14 Mar: 3:00pm, 6:00pm

Sun 15 Mar: 6:00pm

Tue 17 Mar - Fri 20 Mar: 6:00pm

Sat 21 Mar: 3:00pm, 6:00pm

Sun 22 Mar: 6:00pm

Ticket Prices

Full price: $30.00 to $35.00

Early Bird: $24.50

Fringe Member: $17.50 (2 ticket minimum)

Health Care Cardholder: $27.00 to $32.00

Senior: $27.00 to $32.00

Student: $27.00 to $32.00

Companion Card: $0.00

Midweek Treat: $30.00

Prices may not be available on all sessions

All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (some exceptions apply). Read more at Fees explained.

1 Venue

The Hetzel Room at The Courtyard of Curiosities at the State Library

North Terrace, Adelaide, Kaurna

: Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
: Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian

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Suitability & Warnings

Content Rating: PG

Target Audience: Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17) | Adults (18+)

Family Friendly: No

Depicts Violence : Occasional, Mild

Accessibility

: Audience members interact from the seated or standing area