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).

Ticket Prices

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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

Genevieve Graham

Genevieve Graham

Costume Designer

Matt Cox

Matt Cox

Lighting Designer

Daryl Wallis

Daryl Wallis

Sound Designer

Stephanie Lindwall

Stephanie Lindwall

Stage Manager

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

DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM

Our downloadable program is filled to the brim with MURDER ON THE WIRELESS info! Check out Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry’s welcome note, synopsis, photos and more.

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