Murder mystery musicals aren't hard to find, and neither are improvised comedies. However, finding a show that does both, and does it so well? There's only one place for that! 

Last night, it was at the Duchess Theatre in London, but you might see it in venues across the country as it embarks on a new tour in 2026. Murder She Didn't Write is exactly what it suggests - an Agatha Christie x Cluedo inspired live performance that is devised entirely on the spot.

A cast of six actors work in tandem with each other and the audience to create a full length, 2 act play, about… literally anything where someone gets killed. Everything from the script, song(s), lighting design, and sound effects are made up there and then, so not only is the content they produce hilarious - but watching them do it in real time is even funnier! Special shout outs must go to Peter Baker and Douglas Walker for making my ribs ache with laughter the entire time.

The chemistry between each of the actors, given how many are on rotation within the company, is superb. Witnessing MULTIPLE impromptu make out scenes really highlighted how much of a team they must be to pull something like this off, and to such a high standard.

There were a few moments where the pace dropped a little, as is to be expected in a production like this; however if some performers had a slightly quicker wit in certain scenes, I feel this would have been less noticeable.

I had the joy of sitting right next to the lighting/sound desk and hearing the technicians whisper their ideas to each other, followed by giggles when they blacked out on the actors while they were mid-conversation! 

For an easy and enjoyable night out, tickets for Murder She Didn't Write should definitely be on your list to Santa this year.