Shaw Festival’s Sleuth is a highly spoilable thriller – and an auspicious directorial debut for Peter Fernandes
The Shaw Festival's production of 'Sleuth' showcases a compelling directorial debut by Peter Fernandes. The play revolves around a tense rivalry between a mystery writer and a man in love with his wife, leading to unexpected chaos. While the script has some outdated elements, the performances and direction elevate the experience.
- ▪The production runs at the Shaw Festival's Court House Theatre until October 9, 2026.
- ▪The play features a rivalry between Andrew Wyke, a mystery writer, and Milo Tindle, who is in love with Wyke's wife.
- ▪Peter Fernandes, known for his acting, makes a successful transition to directing with this production.
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Open this photo in gallery:Sepehr Reybod as Milo Tindle and Patrick Galligan as Andrew Wyke in 'Sleuth.'David Cooper/SuppliedShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountTitle: SleuthWritten by: Anthony ShafferDirector: Peter FernandesCompany: Shaw FestivalVenue: Court House TheatreCity: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.Year: Runs until Oct. 9, 2026There’s an argument to be made that Sleuth, the suave thriller now playing at the Shaw Festival, is unreviewable.Don’t get me wrong: Peter Fernandes’s production in the Court House Theatre is dandy, its cast utterly watchable.
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