Who Done Did It? is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud murder mystery set within a touring South African theatre troupe where the drama spills offstage – literally. Directed by Emma Amber and written by Michaela Richards, the play will run at the Drama Factory from 21 to 24 August 2025.
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.
Theatrical madness
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. The over-the-top comedy will keep audiences on their toes – literally! During the interactive 15-minute interval, audience members will submit their votes on who they think the killer is, making each performance a unique – and hilarious – experience.
The cast features 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 and Sage van Niekerk as Raph, the Ticket Boy.
Directed by Emma Amber (The Marvelous Wonderettes, Trial and Error, Love me, Feed me, Never Leave me), and written by Michaela Richards (Dating mating and relating for Dummies, Romeo and Juliet – sort of, Proof), the play is produced by Origen Productions.
What: Who Done Did It?
Where and when: The Drama Factory from 21 to 24 August 2025
Tickets: The Drama Factory
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