The Mystery Of Edwin Drood, as an unfinished novel, has been subject to much debate. A murder mystery with no set conclusion, it is open to endless interpretations.
The story takes place in the small town of Cloisterham, England, the young and charming Edwin Drood has been mysteriously murdered. But by whom? His leering romantic rival, John Jasper? The infamous purveyor of opium and vice, Princess Puffer? The mysterious Landless twins, newly arrived from Ceylon? Or someone else even more dastardly and villainous? Charles Dickens passed away before he was able to reveal the culprit. Rupert Holmes’ award-winning musical of the novel solves this predicament by asking the audience to choose which character is the killer by putting it to a vote. This charming and inventive musical is sure to intrigue and entertain any musical or mystery lover.