A Murder Has Been Written. The Musical

Se ha escrito un crimen is an interactive musical comedy. Seven suspects and only one certainty: laughter. You decide the ending. The identity of the murderer changes with each performance, creating a unique experience at every show. Set on a remote island with an ultra-modern mansion, the show brings together seven strangers, each harbouring a secret, and a host determined to uncover the truth. What begins as a luxurious weekend turns into a twisted game of suspicion, betrayal and unexpected murders. The audience is not only a witness but also an accomplice, as they actively participate by choosing the murderer. The play combines madcap humour, surreal conspiracies and unexpected musical numbers, offering an interactive and satirical experience about the modern obsession with fame and social media. Set on a remote island with an ultra-modern mansion, the show brings together seven strangers, each with a secret, and a host determined to uncover the truth. What begins as a luxurious weekend turns into an intricate game of suspicion, betrayal and unexpected murders. The audience is not only a witness but also an accomplice, as they actively participate by choosing the murderer. The play combines wacky humour, surreal conspiracies and unexpected musical numbers, offering an interactive and satirical experience about the modern obsession with fame and social media. It's a fun play, though the ending is a bit weak. But we liked it. The actors were very good. Superb, highly recommended! The mix of mystery and humour was brilliant! From the very first minute, it hooks you with an intriguing story. The characters have loads of charisma, interact with the audience, the pace of the play is perfect… everything was fantastic! If you like suspense with a touch of comedy, or want to have a good time at the theatre, this play is perfect. It's not worth the money they're asking, no matter how cheaply you buy the tickets. The songs are pretty bad and completely devoid of anything that adds to the story or has any real quality. The plot – which is the bare minimum you expect from a comedy – is dull, clichéd and full of cheap gags. The premise of choosing the murderer is poorly executed and makes no sense, with no explanation. On the other hand, it says it lasts 100 minutes, but it doesn't even reach 70 minutes. A pity, because the idea isn't bad, but the execution is poor. The theatre has reserved seats for people with reduced mobility. The musical comedy Se ha escrito un crimen is running at the Teatre Apolo until 12 August. Directed by Naím Thomas, who wrote the script and lyrics, the show fuses mystery, humour […]