The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Decatur High School and Decatur Performs present The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Runtime: ~120 minutes + 15 minute intermission
This show is recommended for ages 12+ as it contains mild adult themes and language.

February 27-March 2
DHS Performing Arts Center

Thursday 2/27, 7:00 pm (Tails Cast)
Friday 2/28, 7:00 pm (Heads Cast)
Saturday 3/1, 7:00 pm (Tails Cast)
Sunday 3/2, 2:00 pm (Heads Cast)

March 6-March 9
DHS Performing Arts Center

Thursday 3/6, 7:00 pm (Heads Cast)
Friday 3/7, 7:00 pm (Tails Cast)
Saturday 3/8, 7:00 pm (Heads Cast)
Sunday 3/9, 2:00 pm (Tails Cast)

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⚠️ Important Seating Disclaimer – Please Read Before Purchasing Tickets ⚠️

Table seating will be available for this show but is extremely limited, with only 5 tables available per performance. These tables are sold only as full tables (not individual seats) and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note: Attendees seated at these tables may experience direct interaction with the cast as part of the performance. This is intentional and designed to enhance the immersive atmosphere. If you are uncomfortable with the possibility of being part of the action, these seats are not for you and we strongly recommend selecting standard seating instead.

Table seating includes a complimentary mocktail beverage and a show-inspired snack. Snacks will be vegetarian-friendly and nut-free but may contain gluten and/or dairy—please consider any dietary restrictions before purchasing.

synopsis

The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a hilarious, interactive whodunit mystery musical that allows the audience to enter the action and become the ultimate detectives. The show is based on Charles Dickens’s unfinished novel of the same name. In the small town of Cloisterham, England, the young and charming Edwin Drood has been mysteriously murdered. But by whom? His leering romantic rival, John Jasper? The infamous purveyor of opium and vice, Princess Puffer? The mysterious Landless twins, newly arrived from Ceylon? Or someone else even more dastardly and villainous? Dickens passed away before he was able to reveal the culprit. Rupert Holmes’ award-winning musical solves this predicament by asking the audience to choose which character is the killer by putting it to a vote.