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I say! There's been a murder! The Famous Five grew up and grew apart. When Dick, now a hardened PI, gets in over his head, he turns to his sister Anne for help. Do they have what it takes to solve the crime? A British film noir, full of gangsters, intrigue and lashings of tinned pineapple. Nominated for the Funny Women Awards. With additional voices by Alistair McGowan. Supported by Fenton Arts Trust and Barnsley Civic. Rachel E Thorn writes for BBC Radio (Dead Ringers, The Now Show). She's been nominated for the Kenneth Branagh Award.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A Simply Beastly Murder is by Rachel E Thorn, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Pleasance Dome, 1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL, 5 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets from £7. Content warnings: Strong language.