Charles Dickens died before completing this, one of the first ever detective stories written, and so the case of Edwin Drood's murder remains unsolved.

That is until now.

Much like a game of Cluedo-meets-old-fashioned panto mayhem, this musical version asks the audience to vote on the culprit.

A well-rehearsed, passionate cast perform with great gusto and energy and the only snag is that some of the speaking parts, along with the solo and duet musical numbers, compete with the band, who have a tendency to play too loud.

However, the ensemble numbers are clear and triumphant.

Noteworthy performances come from Clive Paget who, as slimy villain John Jasper, has the audience booing and hissing at every opportunity.

Angela Prysock as Princess Puffer, described as "the Queen Mother of the Red Light District", croaks like EastEnders' Pat Butcher and you got the feeling she has suffered just as many Frank Butcher types.

Deidre Peregrine, as the sweet and innocent love interest Rosa Budd, sings in a strong voice and isn't outshone by a chorus of attention-grabbing nuns who, at one point, try their hardest to be the best thing since Sister Act.

Full of laughs, twists and turns, solving a murder mystery doesn't get much more fun than this.