Tim Benzie Presents: It’s A Mystery!

“I suppose you’re wondering why I’ve gathered you all here this evening.”

For those who have ever wondered ‘whodunnit’ and why …

Tim Benzie, the acclaimed creator and host of
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns with his gripping one-man show, a hilarious and fascinating deep dive into the enduring appeal of murder mysteries.

As the clock strikes, the audience will be summoned to the drawing room as Detective Tim Benzie examines the clues that drew him to the genre as a child – from Scooby Doo to Encylopedia Brown, and from German mystery-puzzle books, to gobbling up the entire works of Agatha Christie as a teenager. Along the way he draws connections between obsessions with detective films, the TV series Murder, She Wrote, his role as Detective Tim for Disney TV and his current Solve-Along show.

Join Tim as he delves into why murder mysteries surge in popularity through times of societal strife – what is there about these stories that ignites the inner detective in us all? And ultimately, what is the mystery we’re all trying to solve?

Funny, touching and showcasing the delight in pop culture minutiae that has made Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote a cult hit, It’s a Mystery! will appeal to any fans of the genre and anyone who’s ever wondered whodunnit (and why).

★★★★★ “A killer of a show.” West End Best Friend
★★★★ “An enlightening hour, and a surprisingly personal piece of storytelling.”
The Brig Newspaper

Age Guidance: Suitable For Ages 16+