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What to expect

The evening is a double bill of theatrical magic, opening with Matt Arwen-Langham's solo show debut, 51: The Card That Doesn't Come Back.

Then Detective Stannard leads the investigation into the death of Dr Black, blurring the lines between magic and immersive theatre.

  • Two shows in one evening
  • 51 is a work in progress
  • Content warning: upsetting themes and strong language
  • The public can try to solve the murder
  • Mixes magic with immersive theatre

Questions

When does The Death of Dr Black & 51: The Card That Doesn't Come Back start and end?

The Death of Dr Black & 51: The Card That Doesn't Come Back is on Saturday, 28 November 2026, 19:00 until 21:00.

Where is The Death of Dr Black & 51: The Card That Doesn't Come Back?

The Death of Dr Black & 51: The Card That Doesn't Come Back takes place at Fisher Gate Point, 1 Fisher Gate, Nottingham, Nottingham.

How much are tickets for The Death of Dr Black & 51: The Card That Doesn't Come Back?

Tickets for The Death of Dr Black & 51: The Card That Doesn't Come Back cost from £6.13 at the theatre's official ticket shop.

What is 51: The Card That Doesn't Come Back?

It is Matt Arwen-Langham's solo show debut and a work in progress.

It is a theatrical magic show about a playing card that goes and doesn't come back.

The card does not come back.

What is The Death of Dr Black about?

Detective Stannard investigates the death of Dr Black, billed as the world's first whodunnit-howdidtheydoit.

The public are invited to experience the Magical Murder Mystery and try to solve the murder.

Is there a content warning?

Yes. 51: The Card That Doesn't Come Back contains themes some people may find upsetting and strong language.

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Getting there

Fisher Gate Point, 1 Fisher Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1GD Nottingham, England, GB

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