Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote continues its Manchester residency at Fairfield Social Club with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “The Sins of Castle Cove”. A former student of Jessica Fletcher has written a scandalous novel based on Cabot Cove and when she returns home it sparks a murder that only JB (or you!) can solve!
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns following riotous presentations of
"Keep the Home Fries Burning” and “The Witch’s Curse”.
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote is a unique and hilarious night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television. See the show Time Out rated one of 2021 & 2019’s 50 Great Nights Out in London that has played to sell-out audiences across the UK, Ireland, the USA and Australia, as well as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023-2025, Adelaide Fringe 2025 and the Murder, She Wrote Festival 2025 (California).
Hosted by super-fan Tim Benzie, Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote features:
* A race to solve to the crime, via the Fameometer and the Suspiciometer!
* A Cabot Cove quiz!
* A singalong to the theme tune with new lyrics!
* Clips and biogs of the campy guest stars!
Tim Benzie 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 2017-2025 pantos, including the Offie (Off West End) Award-Winning ‘Tossed’ in 2023. He is the co-producer of PopHorror events.
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The Critics speak!
“You’ll be swept away with Jessica Fletcher feels … it has the BEST HOST.” - Time Out London
“A complete triumph” - The Scotsman
“It didn’t take long for Benzie to have the audience in stitches and he had the whole crowd in the palm of his hand the entire evening.” - Bristol 24/7
"The self-confessed super-fan and award-winning playwright will lead you into a silly whirlwind of nostalgic giggle, using his wealth of camp trivia and sound logic to solve these killings.” 5 stars ***** - One4Review
“Benzie knows how to put on a great show ... I would happily see it again, with all the fervour of the ‘Jessica Fletcher eating popcorn’ meme." -5 stars ***** - Everything Theatre
“This is a highly entertaining production even if you have never seen an episode, filled with outrageous fun." 4 stars **** - British Theatre Guide
“A lighthearted two hours of entertainment that both die-hard devotees and Cabot Cove novices will enjoy ... A solve-along, sing-along hit." 4 stars **** - Broadway Baby
“The show is pure joy, and it takes it to the next level with costumes, elaborate and hilarious signs, and audience participation.” 4 stars **** - Fringesider
For links to the full reviews visit www.solvealongamurdershewrote.com
Venue Open 5pm | Doors 7pm | Show 7:30 | 18+