A Shoddy Detective and The Art of Deception

A Shoddy Detective and The Art of Deception

Live at
Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury
Sat 22 Apr 2023
Closed
A laugh-out-loud slapstick whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos.
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Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury

Sat 22 Apr 2023
Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG
2 hours 10 minutes incl. interval
Sat at 20:00
Age guidance: 12+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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When a priceless painting goes missing at a private auction, Detective Stuart Pidcock is called upon to uncover the mystery. However, when he cannot solve it himself he is forced to enlist the help of an old nemesis. Together, the pair must interrogate the many characterful suspects that reside at the manor, in order to catch the conniving culprit and solve the crime of the century!

A Shoddy Detective and The Art of Deception

Fresh from selling out their run at The Ed Fringe, Camden Fringe, New Normal Festival and a 2022 Spring Tour. Shoddy are back with their hit show “A Shoddy Detective”. Grab you tickets now for the slapstick comedy that's taking the country by storm.

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SHODDY BY NAME BUT NOT SHODDY BY NATURE
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WITTY, ENDEARING AND GOOD CLEAN FUN
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Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury

Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG
Aylesbury Station
The Box Office is open from 90 minutes prior to performances in the main auditorium and 60 minutes prior to performances in the Norman Bragg Studio. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Ambassador Lounge - Pre-show & interval table service (Charge applies)
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

Norman Bragg Studio hosts a programme of intimate productions and events throughout the year including a monthly Comedy Club, regular screenings, Bring Your Own Baby Comedy and small scale shows and live music gigs. The Studio is easily accessible with a bar selling a range of light refreshments and facilities available within easy reach.

One of the venue’s hireable spaces, the Norman Bragg Studio is licensed for wedding ceremonies and ideal for accommodating conferences, exhibitions, dinners and private events.

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Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury

Sat 22 Apr 2023
Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG
2 hours 10 minutes incl. interval
Sat at 20:00
Age guidance: 12+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
Read more about our resale options
Join ATG+, the UK's best live entertainment membership to enjoy these benefits and much more across 35+ venues:
Priority booking and ringfenced seats
Ticket offers and no transaction fees
Flexible tickets
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