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Entertaining Murder at Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Dates: 26/11/2024- 1/12/2024

Theatre:

Upstairs at the Gatehouse


1 North Rd, Highgate Village, London N6 4BD
London,

Phone: 020 8340 3488

Tickets: £24/ £22


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The sensational court case of Edith Thompson in 1923 was a cause célèbre with people queuing outside The Old Bailey for days to get tickets. Edith stood accused of colluding with her lover to murder her husband. But did she do it?! 
 

This brand new murder mystery musical investigates the scandal. 
 

Watch a 'live' recording of a true crime podcast as the truth is revealed in this torrid tale of lies, lust, love letters... and laudanum.
 

Entertaining Murder is the latest production from Chris Burgess, the writer behind ten shows that have premiered at Upstairs at the Gatehouse: Only Make BelieveIceberg – Right AheadJewish LegendsJewish-American SongbookThat’s Jewish EntertainmentBette Midler and MeA Night at the OscarsThe MGM StoryIt’s a Little Bit Funny, and Jewish Hollywood.



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