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13 – 17 Oct

Country House: An Improvised Comedy of Manners

  • Comedy
  • Theatre

You’re cordially invited to Country House, the 1920s comedy that’s oh-so chic, oh-so witty and oh-so improvised.

The team behind Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit brings the charm of countryside England to Melbourne Fringe for five off-the-cuff sojourns inspired by Downton Abbey, Noël Coward, Oscar Wilde and P. G. Wodehouse.

While you’re visiting the estate, you might just get the chance to peek into the monied lives of high society’s movers and shakers. But during their escape to the country, this cast of characters will find their fortunes very much hinge on your scandalous suggestions.

This October, step inside Country House: An Improvised Comedy of Manners. Expect social faux pas, barbed witticisms and discreet liaisons, all served in time for tea.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 13 Oct
  • 5.45pm - 6.45pm 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Wed 14 Oct
  • 5.45pm - 6.45pm 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Thu 15 Oct
  • 5.45pm - 6.45pm 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Fri 16 Oct
  • 5.45pm - 6.45pm 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Sat 17 Oct
  • 5.45pm - 6.45pm 5:45pm - 6:45pm

Location

Meat Market
3 Blackwood St
North Melbourne 3051

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Price and bookings

From $31 to $35

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  • telephone number: 03 9660 9666
  • email address: improvisedwhodunnit@gmail.com
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Also part of Melbourne Fringe Festival

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