Who Done Did It? is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud murder mystery set in a touring South African theatre troupe where drama spills offstage—literally. When an actress is found murdered (with a high heel to the head, no less), the eccentric Detective Oppenheimer and his eager sidekick Jane Jones arrive to crack the case.
Everone is a suspect! This play is filled with twists, scandal, and pure theatrical madness, no one is safe—and everyone’s got something to hide. Directed by Emma Amber and written by Michaela Richards, this riotous comedy will have you in hysterics.
When an actress from a touring theatre troupe is found deader than dead—murdered with a high-heeled shoe to the head—chaos ensues. Enter Detective Eugene Oppenheimer, a man of unparalleled wit, charm, and an undeniably lush head of hair, accompanied by his ever-eager sidekick, Constable Jane Jones. Their mission? To untangle the web of secrets, scandals, and absurd alibis before the killer strikes again.
Set against the backdrop of a touring South African theatre company, Who Done Did It? is a fast-paced, laugh-a-minute murder mystery packed with eccentric characters, unexpected twists, and moments of pure theatrical madness. From the melodramatic leading lady who never stops singing to the suspicious stagehand with a grudge, every suspect has something to hide.
Directed by Emma Amber (The Marvelous Wonderettes, Trial and Error, Love me, Feed me, Never Leave me'), written by Michaela Richards (Dating mating and relating for Dummies, Romeo and Juliet - sort of, Proof), and produced by Origen Productions, this delightfully over-the-top comedy keeps audiences on their toes—literally! During the interactive 15-minute interval, audience members submit their votes on who they think the killer is, making each performance a uniquely thrilling experience.
Audience Reviews:
"5 stars all around—especially Detective Oppenheimer!"
"I almost fell off my chair! "Hilarious from start to finish!"
CAST:
Ethan Saunders as Detective Eugene Oppenheimer
Emma Amber as Constable Jane Jones
Daniele du Plessis as Lucy Loggerenberg
Siphe Sibiya as Charles Baxter
Jaden Philander as Henry Cohen
Taylyn Miller as Kitty Develin
Sage van Niekerk as Raph, the Ticket Boy
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