The team at Murder Village proudly presented a brand new show in a brand new world in 2026. At the Melbourne Fringe Festival we welcomed visitors to… COUNTRY HOUSE.

It is 1925 and the butler, Weeves, opens the door of Country House to all manner of interesting wealthy socialites. Audiences decided who loves who, who hates who, and how this comedy of manners unfolded. And there was nary a murder in sight!

Read on to learn more about Country House: An Improvised Comedy of Manners, directed by Zak Lior, and to watch the season trailer...

COUNTRY HOUSE: AN IMPROVISED COMEDY OF MANNERS

You’re cordially invited to Country House, the 1920s comedy that’s oh-so chic, oh-so witty and oh-so improvised.

The team behind Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit brings the charm of countryside England to Melbourne Fringe for five off-the-cuff sojourns inspired by Downton Abbey, Noël Coward, Oscar Wilde and P. G. Wodehouse.

While you’re visiting the estate, you might just get the chance to peek into the monied lives of high society’s movers and shakers. But during their escape to the country, this cast of characters will find their fortunes very much hinge on your scandalous suggestions…

This October, step inside Country House: An Improvised Comedy of Manners. Expect social faux pas, barbed witticisms and discreet liaisons… all served in time for tea.

COUNTRY HOUSE IS CLOSED TO VISITORS… FOR NOW

Weeves is polishing the silverware, but we may well fling open the doors to Country House again in the future. You’ll hear it here first!