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The Mystery of Edwin Drood
2025 • Alhambra Theatre & Dining
Dive into the interactive world of ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood,’ where the audience decides the ending of this playful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel.
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Details
Theatre
Venue
Dates
Thursday, October 9, 2025 —
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Showtimes
Thursday, October 9, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 10, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 12, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 12, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 17, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 19, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 19, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 24, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 26, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 26, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 31, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 2, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 2, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Friday, November 7, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 8, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 8, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 9, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 9, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Friday, November 14, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 16, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 16, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Music
Lyrics
Rupert Holmes
Book
Rupert Holmes
Basis
Based on Charles Dickens' unfinished novel The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Synopsis
The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a unique theatrical experience that allows the audience to influence the outcome of the story. Set in the small English town of Cloisterham, the musical begins with the mysterious disappearance of young Edwin Drood. What makes this production distinct is its presentation as a play within a play, performed by the raucous and charismatic members of the Music Hall Royale. The intrigue deepens as the actors portraying townsfolk become suspects in Edwin’s disappearance. With each performance, the audience votes on the identity of the murderer, potentially altering the story’s conclusion. This engaging approach, combined with Rupert Holmes’ witty dialogue and catchy tunes, ensures a fresh and thrilling theatrical experience every night.
Musical numbers
Act I
- “There You Are” – Full Company
- “A Man Could Go Quite Mad” – John Jasper
- “Two Kinsmen” – John Jasper and Edwin Drood
- “Moonfall” – Rosa Bud
- “Moonfall Quartet” – Rosa Bud, Helena Landless, Wendy and Beatrice
- “The Wages of Sin” – Princess Puffer
- “Ceylon” – Neville, Helena and Company
- “A British Subject” – Neville, Helena, Drood, Rosa, Crisparkle and Company
- “Both Sides of the Coin” – Mayor Sapsea and John Jasper
- “Perfect Strangers” – Rosa Bud and Edwin Drood
- “No Good Can Come from Bad” – Neville, Jasper, Rosa, Drood, Helena, Crisparkle and Waiter
- “Never the Luck” – Bax / Bazzard and Company
- “Off To The Races - The Chariman, Sir Durdles, Deputy and Company
Act II
- “An English Music Hall” – Chairman and Company
- “Settling Up the Score” – Princess Puffer, Dick Datchery and Company
- “Don’t Quit While You’re Ahead” – Puffer, Datchery and Company
- “Murderer’s Confession” - Audience Choice
- “Perfect Strangers” - Audience Choice
- “The Writing on the Wall” – Drood and Company
‘’†’’ Reinstated for the 2012 Broadway revival
Cast
Chairman / Mayor Thomas Sapsea
John Jasper
Edwin Drood
Rosa Bud
Princess Puffer
Helena Landless
Neville Landless
Reverend Crisparkle
Bazzard
Durdles
Deputy
Miss Isabel Yearsley
Miss Violet Balfour
Miss Florence Gill, Maid and Others
Ensemble
Crew
Director / Choreographer
Musical Director
Lighting Design
Costume Design
Production Stage Manager
Audio Engineer
Set Design
Set Portrait Design
Props & Signage
Orchestra
Conductor / Keyboard
Piano / Synth
Stephen Mark Fennell
Strings
Kim Zielinski
Guitar / Additional Fretted Instruments / Trumpet
Brooks Clarke
Bass (Acoustic and Electric)
Ranger Roberts
Percussion
Tim Pickering
Understudies
Edwin Drood
Bazzard
Rosa Bud / Helena Landless
Princess Puffer
Chairman / Mayor Thomas Sapsea / John Jasper / Reverend Crisparkle
Durdles / Deputy / Neville Landless
Reviews
A Whimsical Whodunit: 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' Delights at the Alhambra | JaxPlays Reviews
The Alhambra Theatre’s The Mystery of Edwin Drood delivers a riotous, interactive night of music, laughter and mystery as audiences help decide the ending in this clever, metatheatrical romp. read moreProgram
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