A Shoddy Detective and the Art of Deception - Paperback

by Mitch Donaldson (Author), Becky Bartram (Author)

Don't be ridiculous Dusty, this isn't one of
your Shoddy Detective Plays...

A laugh-out-loud slapstick whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos. When a priceless painting vanishes during a private auction, Detective Stuart Pidcock is brought in to
unravel the mystery. But when he finds himself stumped, he must turn to an old adversary for help. The unlikely duo must question the colourful array of suspects living at the manor, all while trying to track down the cunning thief and solve the crime of the century.

This edition of A Shoddy Detective and the Art of Deception was published to coincide with the UK Tour and Edinburgh Fringe Festival run in Spring/Summer 2025.

Author Biography

Mitch Donaldson is an actor and theatre all-rounder from Northumberland, who trained at the National Youth Theatre and East 15 Acting & Stage Combat, where he set up Shoddy upon graduating.
Mitch produced Shoddy's work which sold out at The Camden Fringe, New Normal Festival, Edinburgh Fringe and the 2023 Spring tour. In 2023, he was selected as part of the cohort for Mercury Theatres producers scheme.