# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Real Inspector Hound
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 08:45 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Feuding theatre critics Moon and Birdboot are swept into the whodunit they are viewing in this hilarious spoof of Agatha Christie-esque melodramas, filled with classically Stoppardian musings on fate and free will.

In the wild proceedings that follow, the body under the sofa proves to be the missing first-string critic. As mists rise about isolated Muldoon Manor, Moon and Birdboot become dangerously implicated in the lethal activities of an escaped madman.

——EVENT DETAILS——

🗓️ Tuesday-Friday, November 17-20, 2026
🕗 7:30 p.m. each night
📍 McArdle Theatre
🎟️ Pay As You’re Able Tickets
⏳ Duration, approx. 75 mins.
💺 General Admission

CONTENT GUIDANCE: This fast paced comedy contains adult humor with references to violence, death, satirical suggestive references, sexual innuendo, and moderate language.

TICKETS: rozsatickets.com/event/the-real-inspector-hound-0p5ufv

Reserve tickets online 24/7, or in person and by phone at the Rozsa Box Office during box office hours.

This event is eligible for FREE Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets for students with Experience Tech. To reserve your two free tickets, visit mtu.edu/rozsa/rush

▪️ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Nich Radcliffe teaches classes in acting, directing, theatre history, and dramatic theory & criticism. He also directs the department's theatrical productions and is faculty advisor to the MTU Performance Club.

Nich holds a BA in Theatre with an Acting/Shakespeare concentration and an MFA in Directing with a secondary focus in Dramaturgy/New Play Development. In undergrad Nich studied acting with Tony winning Artistic Director and founding member of Lookingglass Theatre, Andy White. He also studied Viewpoints with Emmy Nominee, star of stage and screen Alexandra Billings. Continue reading at mtu.edu/vpa

▪️ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

This event is made possible by Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Department, and its Circle of Supporter mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

▪️ ARRIVAL AND SEATING

We encourage guests to arrive 30 minutes before the showtime printed on your ticket. This allows plenty of time to park, grab concessions, and find your seats.

▪️PLAN YOUR VISIT

McArdle Theatre is located on the second level of Walker Arts and Humanities Center. The closest parking lot to McArdle is Lot 14.

Parking, accessibility services, ticketing info, digital program, and more, visit our Plan Your Visit page at mtu.edu/rozsa/plan-your-visit

▪️ ABOUT MICHIGAN TECH THEATRE SERIES

Michigan Tech Theatre creates live entertainment events for the Keweenaw, sharing the creative and scholarly work of students and faculty from the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Performances range from traditional stage plays and musicals–performed in the McArdle Theatre or on the Rozsa stage–to haunted houses, interactive museum displays, and fashion shows.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development.

▪️ HISTORY AND SHOW CREDITS

The Real Inspector Hound premiered in the West End at the Criterion Theatre in London on June 17, 1968. Directed by Robert Chetwyn, the production featured Richard Briers, Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson and Robin Ellis. The play premiered in New York City at Theater Four on April 23, 1972. Directed by Joseph Hardy, the production featured David Rounds, Tom Lacy, Jane Connell and Konrad Matthaei. It was then revived on Broadway at the Criterion Center Stage Right, debuting on August 13, 1992.

THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service.

www.concordtheatricals.com

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🎟️ *WHAT IS PAY AS YOU'RE ABLE?

Pay As You're Able ticketing is designed to create an equitable and inclusive arts culture by removing financial barriers and promoting greater accessibility to the performing arts. The program allows guests to select their ticket from various price levels based on what they can afford.

The “Full Fee” option represents the fair market value ticket price.

Learn more about Pay As You're Able at mtu.edu/rozsa/events-and-programs/ticket-information/#pay-able
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houghton/the-real-inspector-hound/200030767273141
- **Event Categories**: Art, Theatre, performances, Entertainment, Workshops, Fashion, comedy
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Houghton
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: McArdle Theatre
- **lat**: 47.117727419697
- **long**: -88.542808077907
- **full address**: McArdle Theatre, Wadsworth Hall Weight Room, 1702 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Real Inspector Hound being held?
  - **A:** The Real Inspector Hound takes place on Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 08:45 pm at McArdle Theatre, Wadsworth Hall Weight Room, 1702 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Real Inspector Hound?
  - **A:** The Real Inspector Hound is organized by Rozsa Center.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Rozsa Center's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Rozsa Center a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Rozsa Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Real Inspector Hound is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houghton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Real Inspector Hound sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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