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2 hours 10 minutes
(including interval, subject to change without notice)
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Death by Deckchair
Written by Deb Cox
Created by Fiona Eagger and Deb Cox
Developed with Elizabeth Coleman
Directed by Daniel Evans
WORLD PREMIERE
When murders pile up onboard a cruise ship, only one woman can find the culprit…
The iconic Miss Phryne Fisher sashays onto the stage for the first time in this glittering world premiere production written by Deb Cox, co-creator of the original hit series with Fiona Eagger.
It's 1929, and the latest iteration of Kerry Greenwood's stylish lady detective is aboard a South Seas cruise to catch a jewel thief. But when theft turns to murder, Miss Fisher couldn't be more thrilled. A body! A mystery! A cocktail … or two!
Less impressed is Detective Inspector Jack Robinson, coincidentally also at sea, who finds himself reluctantly dragged into the investigation and, worse, dancing.
Dodging danger at every turn, Miss Fisher is joined by the ever-faithful Dot, an enigmatic academic, a washed-up opera diva, a honeymooning magician and the gin-soaked heir to a newspaper fortune … but not everyone on the manifest will make it back to dry land alive.
This ten-strong colourful cast of shady passengers brings glamour, cheek and razor-sharp wit to a high-seas mystery. But does the answer lie above or below decks – or does the murderer just have no class at all?
Co-produced with Sydney Theatre Company and Jones Theatrical Group with Every Cloud Productions, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Death by Deckchair brings your favourite lady detective roaring to sumptuous life – silk pyjamas, pearl-handled pistol and all.
Tue 13 Apr 2027, 6:30 PM
If you want to know about the audition process for an actor, how a character was developed, or why that piece of music was chosen, consider booking the Night with the Artists performances on selected evenings. Following the show, the cast and creatives discuss the process with you.
To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please contact Queensland Theatre Company Ticketing Team on 1800 355 528 or email sales@queenslandtheatre.com.au.
Fri 23 Apr 2027, 7:30 PM
Selected performances are professionally signed by Auslan interpreters.
Sat 24 Apr 2027, 2:00 PM
Trained Audio Describers provide a commentary with concise descriptions of actions, expressions and gestures to compliment the theatre experience for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Description is relayed via a discreet headset using radio frequency.
Sat 24 Apr 2027, 12:30 PM
Tactile tours offer blind and low-vision patrons the chance to touch and examine props and costumes and hear the cast and crew describe the visual aspects of the production. Tours start 90 minutes before the designated start time of the performance. Tactile Tour and Audio Description services are provided by Vantage Point Audio Description.
Age Recommendation
Recommended for those aged 14 years and older.
Warning
This production contains moderate violence, mild sexual references, partial nudity, alcohol use, themes of death, smoke/haze effects and loud sound effects.
Accessibility at QPAC
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through QPAC's Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility
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Presented by Queensland Theatre Company, Jones Theatrical Group and Sydney Theatre Company, in association with Every Cloud Productions.
Based on The Phryne Fisher series of books by Kerry Greenwood, including characters based on the television series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries created by Fiona Eagger & Deb Cox in association with Every Cloud Productions.
