MURDER, MYSTERY & A BARD'S TALE
A murder mystery with a twist and the greatest play Shakespeare NEVER wrote all in one night, all fully improvised by The Covert Theatre.
The Remarkable Case Of and A Bard's Tale, hosted at Larnach Castle as part of the 2026 Dunedin Fringe Festival.
A live double-featured improvised comedy show with an intermission in between.
The Remarkable Case Of takes the audience on a journey back to 1947 England to help an exuberant author solve a mysterious murder with a hilarious twist.
A Bard’s Tale is a witty and whimsical, unscripted Shakespearean style play, sure to delight even the bard himself.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - TICKET PRICE AND INCLUSIONS
VIP tickets: $95 each
- Includes welcome drink - alcoholic or non-alcoholic options). Optimal front and second row seating for both shows (first come first served).
- Exclusive entry into the raffle draw to win “King and Queen” seats, where two lucky winners have special input into the direction of the shows.
Early Bird tickets: $65 each
- Includes standard entry for both shows.
- Seating first come first served.
- Available for purchase from release date until February 4 2026 or until sold out. Limited early bird tickets available.
Standard GA: $75 each
- Includes standard entry for both shows.
- Seating first come first served.
- Available for purchase until sold out.
Food and Beverage: A selection of food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Timing of the evening: 6.30pm doors open, 7pm sharp show starts, 9.30pm evening concludes.
The Covert Theatre: NZ's largest improvised comedy theatre company, based in Auckland. World-class live improv shows and improv courses for adults and children. For more information, visit their website here.
Proudly supporting the 2026 Dunedin Fringe Festival.
For more details, visit larnachcastle.co.nz/whats-on
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