The Midnight Torch: A Detective Murdoch Mystery

The Midnight Torch: A Detective Murdoch Mystery, at Vertigo Theatre in Calgary, offers a live Murdoch whodunnit that pulls audiences into the investigation. Set in 1893 Toronto on the cusp of New Year’s Eve, this original stage play follows junior detective William Murdoch as a dazzling inventor’s showcase turns deadly. When a “disappearing device” demonstration leaves Fred Miller dead inside the machine, every guest becomes a suspect and the celebration twists into a tense crime scene. Inspired by Maureen Jennings’ beloved novels, the story pairs Murdoch with Julia Ogden as they untangle a web of deceit and betrayal. Blending period science, sharp dialogue and theatrical suspense, the production invites fans of mystery and drama to watch clues unfold in real time and test their own theories as the case deepens.