A photograph of a detective with a curly moustache, wearing a black suit and bow tie under a trench coat. Behind him, a line of people in 20s style dress are each holding a different murder weapon. Text reads: 'Locomotive For Murder. An improvised whodunnit'.

Pinch Punch presents

Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit

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Mesdames and Messieurs, may I take your tickets please?

Welcome aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit, the totally improvised, totally hilarious murder mystery, where killing the cast and cracking the case is in your hands!

Now in their sixth year, Offie-nominated Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Pinch Punch, are bringing their five-star, sell-out show to Exeter Northcott. So, don your deerstalkers and oil your moustaches for a night of shaky alibis, silver-tongued sleuths, thrills, spills, and good old-fashioned kills.

Four characters board a train, but not everyone will survive…

Luckily, a world-famous detective is onboard, ready to root out the killer. But who is the murderer? Only one person knows — the murderer themselves! Can you put your wits to the test and solve the case?

Using real-life audience stories and suggestions, watch Pinch Punch create a unique, one-of-a-kind, never-to-be-repeated whodunnit. If you love comedy or murder mysteries, then this is the show for you!


★★★★★ “Locomotive for Murder is a joyous, laugh-out-loud experience”  The Verdict

★★★★★ “A show that makes you grin from start to finish” One4Reviews

★★★★★ “Quick-paced, devilishly funny and highly entertaining” Adventures in Theatreland

★★★★★ “For any fans of murder mystery or improv comedy, this is the perfect show for you” Curtain Call Reviews

★★★★★ “A first class improvised murder mystery” The Reviews Hub

★★★★★ “Pure, unadulterated fun” Everything Theatre

Age 12+
This performance contains scenes of comedic murder and violence, audience participation, innuendo, and occasional bad language.

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Date
Saturday 5th Jun 2027
Time
02:30 PM
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Saturday 5th Jun 2027
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07:30 PM
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