TO QUOTE Thin Lizzy, “The Boys Are Back in Town” at Z-PAC Theatre as Inspector Drake and his hapless sidekick Sergeant Plod investigate what could just be the Perfekt Crime – running from May 16 to June 1, 2025.
After the huge success of Inspector Drake and the Black Widow in 2024, David Coleman reprises his role as the determined, but challenged, Inspector Drake.
“It’s great to reunite with the team,” he says, “although the plot, rather like a certain police sergeant I know, keeps getting thicker!”
Written by English comic playwright David Tristram, this hilarious whodunit promises plenty of laughs, plot twists, and a pair of policemen who are definitely not the next Holmes and Watson.
Also returning is Shane “Scooter” King as Sergeant Plod.
“It’s like putting on an old shirt—comfortable and fun,” King says of stepping back into the role.
The dynamic between Drake and Plod is at the heart of the show, delivering comedic gold as they attempt to solve a mystery riddled with absurdity.
The cast also includes Leigh McGee who plays “just” Sabrina (she had eight roles in last year’s smash hit) and she enjoys the witty exchanges between Drake and Plod; Paul Burrell as Dr Short, who describes the play as wild but tame compared to his childhood antics; and Janette Barnes as Miss Short, who embraces a surprising transformation into the "epitome of Tina Turner."
Bringing it all together is director Judith La Forest, whose varied background - from forensic lab work to legal conveyancing - has led her back to her true passion: theatre. "Life now finds me happily involved with Z-PAC," she says.
Audiences can expect a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud mystery filled with outrageous characters and unexpected turns.
From a wolf-married doctor to a missing taxi driver and even the Pope in the woods, no question is too ridiculous for Inspector Drake to investigate!
With Friday and Saturday evening shows plus Sunday matinees, don’t miss this laugh-filled theatrical ride.
Inspector Drake and the Perfekt Crime runs from May 16 to June 1with ticket prices ranging from $16.50 to $27.50.
Call the Secretary on 0427 225 008 for group booking discounts on opening weekend for parties of more than ten.
Tickets available at zpactheatre.com.au
