Murder-on-the-Lake offers a unique whodunit experience where a shocking murder disrupts the serene town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The audience plays a crucial role as a detective is randomly selected from among them to help solve the crime. This spontaneous theatre creation, directed by Rebecca Northan, promises a fresh take on the mystery genre, with each performance yielding a different storyline and resolution. The show is co-created by Northan and Bruce Horak, ensuring engaging twists and interactive fun.
Cast and Creative Team for Murder-on-the-Lake at Shaw Festival
Creative Team
Tim Carroll
Artistic Director
Selma Dimitrijevic
Co-Adapter
Selma Dimitrijevic
Director
Kimberley Rampersad
Director
Kimberley Rampersad
Choreographer
Sanjay Talwar
Director
Eda Holmes
Director
Peter Hinton-Davis
Director
Rebecca Northan
Director
Tim Carroll
Director
Kate Hennig
Director
Larry Blank
Orchestrator
Bruce Pomahac
Vocal and Dance Arrangements
Tim Jennings
Executive Director
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