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A Shoddy Detective and The Art of Deception

A Shoddy Detective and The Art of Deception

Live at
Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking
Fri 16 May - Sat 31 May 2025
  Tickets available from £23.93
with no transaction fees
Comedy Play
2 hours 10 minutes
incl. interval
A laugh-out-loud slapstick whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos.

Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking

Fri 16 May - Sat 31 May 2025
The Ambassadors, Peacocks Centre, Woking, GU216GQ
2 hours 10 minutes incl. interval
Fri at 19:00
Sat at 19:00
Age guidance: 12+
For group bookings of 10 or more:

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.

HAD THE AUDIENCE LAUGHING THROUGHOUT
- North East Theatre Guide
SHODDY BY NAME BUT NOT SHODDY BY NATURE
- London Pub Theatres Magazine
WITTY, ENDEARING AND GOOD CLEAN FUN
- The Reviews Hub
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Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking

The Ambassadors, Peacocks Centre, Woking, GU216GQ
Woking Railway Station
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

The 228 seat Rhoda McGaw Theatre is a performance space owned by Woking Borough Council and managed by The Ambassadors, Woking.

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Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking

Fri 16 May - Sat 31 May 2025
The Ambassadors, Peacocks Centre, Woking, GU216GQ
2 hours 10 minutes incl. interval
Fri at 19:00
Sat at 19:00
Age guidance: 12+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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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