Shoddy Detective Prod Shot

A Shoddy Detective and the Art of Deception

Live at
Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury
Sat 22 Apr 2023
  Tickets available from £17.60
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Comedy Play
2 hours
incl. interval

Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury

Sat 22 Apr 2023
Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG
2 hours incl. interval
Sat at 20:00
Age guidance 12+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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Popular comedy theatre company Shoddy Theatre are heading on a UK tour with their Edinburgh Fringe hit The Shoddy Detective And The Art Of Deception. Inspired by comedy classics such as Only Fools and Horses, The Two Ronnies and Morcambe and Wise, The Shoddy Detective is a whodunnit caper for the whole family. 

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A bumbling detective is called upon to uncover the mystery of a priceless stolen painting, but when he cannot solve it himself he is forced to enlist the help of an old nemesis.

Side Splitting
- The Up Coming
The energy is infectious
- Spy in the Stalls
The whole thing is gloriously silly and slapstick
- A View From Outside

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.

Please note: Contains sexual references and humour 

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What the critics say

The farce had the audience laughing throughout.
- North East Theatre Reviews
I knew I was in for a night of comedy and they certainly delivered.
- A View From The Outside
Witty, endearing and good clean fun.
- The Reviews Hub

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 incl. interval
Sat at 20:00
Age guidance 12+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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