The Uncrackable Case

The Uncrackable Case comes to the Lincoln Arts Centre on Friday 9 April 2027, fresh from a smash-hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe. It's a musical that wears a few hats at once: part courtroom comedy, part murder mystery, and part musical fever dream. The production describes itself as the gloriously ridiculous lovechild of Shrek, Knives Out and Anatomy of a Fall, so you've got a fair idea of the tone before you even walk through the door.

The story follows Jill, a filmmaker on trial for 'eggicide', defended by B.B. Wolf, with Little Red out for blood. It's a fairy-tale courtroom drama that doesn't take itself too seriously, and it's already picked up some strong reviews along the way. The Stage called it 'a stand out', The Scotsman described it as 'surreal, silly & smart', and Theatre Weekly named it 'one of the most inventive comedy musicals at the Fringe'.

It's a full evening: the show runs for 110 minutes, which includes a 20-minute interval to stretch your legs and talk through the case. The age guidance is 8+, so it's one you can bring the kids to if they're old enough for the courtroom antics.

Tickets are £15 full price, or £5 for Live Pass members. It's at the Theatre in the Lincoln Arts Centre, starting at 7pm on Friday 9 April.