Set in a 1950s studio in the heyday of the radio play, tune in for an evening of suspense and intrigue and witness the world’s greatest detectives at their sleuthing best with atmospheric sound effects created before your very eyes.

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Overview

WORLD PREMIERE

Adjust the dial, tune in for an evening of suspense and intrigue and witness the world’s greatest detectives at their sleuthing best. Incomparable duo Holmes and Watson team up to avert disaster at the hands of THE SOLITARY CYCLIST, while Divorced Detectives Ridley Jones and Teresa Scott are embroiled in a mad train chase to thwart a criminal mastermind in THE DEAD(LY) WIVES CLUB.

Set in a 1950s studio in the heyday of the radio play, marvel as atmospheric sound effects are created before your very eyes from galloping horses’ hooves to distant thunder… and a menacing squeaky bicycle.

Hold on tight as MURDER ON THE WIRELESS transports you through time and space and into the magic, mayhem and delicious comedy of the radio drama with multi-skilled performers Katie Fitchett (FRANKENSTEIN), Mark Kilmurry (EDUCATING RITA), Daniel Mitchell (BAREFOOT IN THE PARK) and Georgie Parker (BAREFOOT IN THE PARK).

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SINGLE TICKET PRICESPreviews & weekday matineesEvenings & weekend matinees
Adult$73$80
Seniors$70$77
Pensioners$66$71
Under 30s & Full-time students$38$43
MEAA members$43$43
Groups 10-19$70$77
Groups 20+$66$73
School groups$25$25
Reviews

★★★★"Exuberant thrilling double bill" ArtsHub

★★★★"Performed with vigour and verve... an enjoyable mystery jaunt... a pleasure to watch" Time Out

"Everything about this production is smart... a triumph" Theatre Travels

"The cast of four are splendid... The two plays dovetail neatly in a delightful evocation of the heyday of the radio play" ArtsHub

"Kilmurry welcomes us, his studio audience, with zest and wit... a hugely enjoyable show" Sydney Arts Guide

Cast & Creatives
Mark Kilmurry

Mark Kilmurry

Playwright / Director / Cast
Katie Fitchett

Katie Fitchett

Cast
Daniel Mitchell

Daniel Mitchell

Cast
Georgie Parker

Georgie Parker

Cast

With two gold Logies and five silver Logies to her name, Georgie Parker is one of Australia’s leading and most celebrated actors.

Her television credits include, A COUNTRY PRACTICE, GP, ALL SAINTS, THE SOCIETY MURDERS, STEP FATHER OF THE BRIDE, EMERALD FALLS, SCORCHED AND CITY HOMICIDE.

She appeared alongside Susan Sarandon in the international feature film IRRESISTABLE and was the voice of Mrs Poulmer in the animated feature film SANTA’S APPRENTICE.

Georgie’s musical theatre credits include THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER: ARENA SPECTACULAR, HIGH SOCIETY, CRAZY FOR YOU and THE THREEPENNY OPERA. Her theatre credits include SCENES FROM A SEPARATION, CHAPTER TWO, RABBIT HOLE, LET THE SUNSHINE, RHINESTONE REX AND MISS MONICA and RAPTURE BLISTER BURN.

Georgie returned to series television in 2010 when she joined the cast of Network Seven’s HOME AND AWAY.

Genevieve Graham

Genevieve Graham

Costume Designer

Genevieve graduated from NIDA in 2016 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design for Performance), and went on to complete her Masters of Fine Arts (Design for Performance) degree in 2017. Her design work focuses on the character and the actor as the starting point, placing the designer/actor collaboration at the forefront of her costume design process.

In 2016, she undertook a placement on the set of ‘Alien: Covenant’ by renowned director Ridley Scott, assisting in both art department, and wardrobe. She was also awarded the William Fletcher Foundation Grant for the development and advancement of talented young Australian artists. In 2017 Genevieve co-designed the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s ‘Handel’s Messiah’ and was costume designer on The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s ‘Bittersweet Obsessions’, a new Opera combining the works of Monteverdi and Bach.

In 2017 Genevieve was production designer on NIDA’s production of Eurydike and Orpheus, a new Australian work, part of NIDA’s Nick Enright season. She was also production designer on NIDA’s production of ‘Fraternal’, a new Australian play. Genevieve has just completed her Masters thesis paper on the ‘Collaboration Between the Designer and the Actor in the Development of Character’.

Matt Cox

Matt Cox

Lighting Designer

Matt’s career in theatre has spanned 15 years designing lighting in both Australia and the UK.

During his time in London, Matt worked with student directors attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and John Stahl’s solo show BLINDMAN. Since returning to Sydney he has designed numerous theatre productions including for Bangarra Dance Theatre: OUR Land People Stories, BLAK, BELONG. For Carriageworks: LAKE DISAPPOINTMENT. For Siren Theatre Co: THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY. For the Australian Chamber Orchestra: REFLECTIONS ON GALLIPOLI. For Musica Viva: GOLDNER STRING QUARTET. For Bell Shakespeare: HAMLET, ROMEO AND JULIET. For Monkey Baa: THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER. For Sydney Theatre Company: RUBY MOON. For Louise Withers and Associates: THE MOUSETRAP, A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED. For Company B: THE SEED. For Legs on the Wall: SYMPHONY. For Sport for Jove: THE LIBERTINE, OTHELLO, ANTIGONE. For Sydney Festival: THE FAMOUS SPIEGELTENT (2016), THE FAMOUS SPIEGELTENT (2015), THE AURORA SPIEGELTENT (2014). For the Sydney Chamber Opera: HIS MUSIC BURNS.

Matt currently tutors for the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).

 

Daryl Wallis

Daryl Wallis

Sound Designer
Stephanie Lindwall

Stephanie Lindwall

Stage Manager

Stephanie is a graduate of the Australian Academy of Dramatic Art.

As Stage Manager: THE RASPUTIN AFFAIR, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, GOOD PEOPLE (Ensemble Theatre), HOOTING AND HOWLING (Critical Stages Regional Tour), SENIOR MOMENTS (Return Fire Productions), PRIDE, THE HORSES MOUTH FESTIVAL, BONDI FEAST (TRS), SET: THE PLAY (NIDA Independent), A VIEW FROM MOVING WINDOWS (Riverside Theatres), ON THE RAZZLE (AADA). As Swing Technician: THE REMOVALISTS (TRS), SAY HELLO FIRST (Cupboard Love). As Production Manager: (& Mentor) PLAYHOUSE CREATURES (AADA), SAY HELLO FIRST (Cupboard Love), BODY LANGUAGE (107 Projects), BEFORE/ AFTER (AADA). As Assistant Stage Manager: EMPIRE (TRS), THE WIZARD OF OZ (Packemin), THE WOODSTOCK EXPERIENCE (AIM), THE THREE LIVES OF LUCY CABROL (AADA). As Producer: GODS AND GAMES: NEW SHORT WORKS (AADA). As an Actor: TALKING WITH (Bare Productions), VARIOUS TVC, EMPIRE (TRS), HOME COOKING, SEX- ED (Eastside Radio), GRIMM TALES (Customs House), BEFORE/AFTER, GODS & GAMES: NEW SHORT WORKS, A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM, THE SKRIKER (AADA).

Director's Note

“Live radio on the stage is a theatrical gold mine. Tapping into a great story of Sherlock Holmes and writing a new detective duo I am thrilled to work alongside this great cast recreating the magic of 1950’s radio drama. And yes they really do use coconuts for horses hooves.”

Mark Kilmurry – Director

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