Great Detectives: two Darwin shows locked-in by highly acclaimed comedy

A detective-themed mystery set in the 1950s is coming to the Top End, with Territorians encouraged to book their tickets. See for details.

Benjamin Maio Mackay, Tate Simpson, Eden Trebilco, Jennifer Barry will star in the Great Detectives. Picture: Supplied.

A highly acclaimed theatrical comedy is coming to Darwin, with Territorians encouraged immerse themselves in a 1950s-themed detective mystery.

This month, multi-award nominated show Great Detectives announced it would perform in the Top End for the first time ever, with the Darwin Entertainment Centre set to host the production in the coming weeks.

Nominated for seven Broad World Sydney Theatre Awards in 2016, including Best Play, Great Detectives has been delighting audiences around Australia for a decade.

Set in the 1950s, Great Detectives also has a slapstick element. Picture: Supplied.

To celebrate the milestone, the theatre team embarked upon a four-month tour, which has so far taken them through regional South Australia, with a strong cast of award-winning actors, including Tate Simpson, Eden Trebilco, Jennifer Barry and Benjamin Maio Mackay.

Mr Maio Mackay said he was excited to bring the show to the Top End.

“I’m always delighted to return to the world of Great Detectives,” he said.

“Audiences and critics have always loved this series and to get the privilege to bring the show to Darwin at the Entertainment Centre is really exciting.

“I’m glad we’ve been able to add it to the anniversary tour. ”

Set in the 1950s, the plot involves new mysteries, where private eyes Johnny Dollar and Candy Matson find themselves up against new dastardly foes.

Great Detectives will show at the Darwin Entertainment Centre on July 13 and July 14, 2024.

For tickets, visit www.yourcentre.com.au