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No mystery here- it's a great show The murder mystery is somewhat of an institution, and the Agatha Christie format is one which most will find familiar and reassuring.

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From: Grimsby Telegraph
Date: 20071022
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The murder mystery is somewhat of an institution, and the Agatha Christie format is one which most will find familiar and reassuring.

Murdered To Death by Grimsby's Caxton Players has all the character and atmosphere from the well-loved genre. It also pokes more than a little bit of fun at the stiff-upper-lipped and rather quaint "Gosh, there's been another murder in the dining room!" Manner.

The clipped posh English, and one French accent, are hilarious and very well done and there is a great sense of fun, which works exceptionally well.

The busybody Miss Maple arrives on cue to sniff ...

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