Welcome back to Murder Village - population decreasing…
Prepare to step into the world of a 1950s Agatha Christie murder mystery. Find out about our shows here.
At a Murder Village show, you will encounter a colourful cast of eccentrics each more suspicious than the last, each played by some of the best improvising comedians from The Big HOO-HAA! Melbourne, Impro Melbourne and Impromptunes. They’re trapped in a hilarious off-the-cuff mystery so fiendish, only a genius could work out whodunnit. The local police inspector may be incompetent, but luckily there always seems to be a nearby amateur sleuth with twinkling eyes who has a few theories...
WE’re at arts centre melbourne this micf
Murder Village’s 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival season is on sale now - and we’re playing Arts Centre Melbourne!
OUR NATIONAL TOUR IS ON SALE NOW!
Perth FRINGE WORLD, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival… we are travelling all over the country in 2025.
Reviews
“Your chances of meeting a cruel fate may be disproportionately high, but so are your chances of a killer night out. ★★★★★”
“This thrilling show promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. ★★★★★”
“Absolutely hilarious… pick up your magnifying glass, put on your best deer stalker hat and travel very quickly to Murder Village. ★★★★½”
“Think Midsomer Murders meets Thank God You’re Here. ★★★★½”
“Fully improvised and very funny... highly recommended. ★★★★”
“So funny, it should be criminal. ★★★★”
“The show is a hoot… Murder Village serves up a banger. ★★★★”
“A delightfully entertaining show that brings the charm of Agatha Christie novels to life. ★★★★”
“A classic English murder mystery that’s fully improvised and loaded with humour.”
“This show has taken Melbourne’s comedy scene by storm… Murder Village will have you laughing, guessing and thoroughly entertained from beginning to end.”
“A hilarious piece of theatre. We shouldn’t be enjoying murder so much.”
“Highly recommended – silly, clever, unexpected, the audience was glued to their seats for the whole 60 minutes. See it at least once!”
“An evening where revelling in death and murder is turned into wholesome fun.”
“This would easily be the most polished improv I have ever seen. The actors are committed and quick-witted while the music and atmosphere created really set a scene. If you are in the mood for a joyous bloodstained ride with a dash of old-timey charm, this one is for you.”
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Thinking of visiting murder village?
Inspired by your suggestions, each Murder Village show is a brand-new puzzle for you to unravel. Your votes decide via secret ballot who lives, who dies and who will be unmasked as the killer. See one show or more, no mystery is the same.
Meet the Characters at the heart of the mystery…
Every village needs its denizens. Murder Village’s cast of characters features vicars, schoolmarms, publicans, bakers, landed gentry and everyone in between. But with so many murderers lurking about the village green, you never know how long these ordinary folk are going to last… best to meet them while you can!
WANT TO BOOK US?
Looking to get the suspicious characters behind the Murder Village format to work with you? We are available for festivals, corporate gigs and private functions. Send us a communique via the contact page before we are murdered in ghastly fashion.
