Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder - A smash at Edinburgh Festival
Kathy and Stella’s failing true crime podcast isn’t very good. For some reason Hull doesn’t seem to value their talents. But when their favourite author is murdered they sense an opportunity to go viral, rescue their podcast and solve a brutal killing while they’re at it. And that’s the plot, delivered in wonderfully silly British style with plenty of acting panache, cool tunes and comedy je ne sais quoi. This award winning comedy comes to the West End after sell-outs two years running at the Edinburgh Festival and more sell-outs in Bristol and Manchester. Now the three lead roles are being reprised by the original actors in theatreland.
Bronté Barbé plays Kathy and Rebekha Hinds plays Stella, both reprising their Edinburgh, Bristol and Manchester roles. They’re joined by Imelda Warren-Green as Erica, also reprising her role. The show has excelenbt credentials too: it won Musical Theatre Review’s Best Musical Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022, the second for writers Jon Brittain and Matthew Floyd Jones, and there’s a great creative team on board as well. There’s a Book, Lyrics and Co-Direction by Olivier Award winner Jon Brittain (Rotterdam). The Music and Lyrics are by Matthew Floyd Jones (Frisky & Mannish) and Co-Direction and Choreography comes from Fabian Aloise (Sunset Boulevard). Perfect for a laugh-a-minute night out.
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Reviews Summary based on 14 reviews
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The world is a safer place
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Great show!
Mary Liz, 13 Sep 2024
Loved it…please tour the show!!
This was an off the cuff booking, wasn’t sure wha to expect at all and had plans to see a different show that fell through. I’m glad it did. It was such a funny, entertaining show.
Loved it so much that I have downloaded the EP of released songs from Apple Music. Wish the run in London was longer as I wanted to take another friend, but if it was to tour the uk it would be even better!!
Gemma, 11 Sep 2024
An excellent night out
Kathy and Stella is a refreshingly funny and unique show. It’s brilliantly performed by the whole cast, but especially the two leads who are outstanding. With so many re-makes of musicals in the West End, this show stands out as one that is new, current and very good.
Neil, 11 Sep 2024
So funny!!
Really good show, very funny and good songs.
George, 03 Aug 2024
Hilarious
Excellent show - very funny, fantastic singing and a great story line - very enjoyable and appropriate for pretty much any audience over about 10
Kathleen, 26 Jul 2024
Howley group
Excellent show great fun
Moira, 13 Jul 2024
MMM - Murder, Musical, Mystery.
Liked it throughout. Lighting, singing and one liners were all off a high level throughout. Great craic indeed.
Michael, 12 Jul 2024
Very finny modern musical
This is a fun night out. The small cast are great, and the writing is tight and there are plenty of laughs.
Victoria, 09 Jul 2024
Unexpectedly great new musical
The star performance is Bronte Barbe - she has a fantastic future as a singer and actor.