“Bold and theatrically realised, it’s well-paced with whip-smart dialogue and empathetic characterisations.” By Nilgün Yusuf, Aug 21 · 80%
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Who Killed Marilyn?
Opened Aug 21, 2026 · Closed Oct 29, 2026 · Ran for 2 months
3 Positive
15 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics savage this conspiracy thriller as "criminally terrible" and "tawdry," with most finding it exploitative rather than revelatory. Pixie Lott's breathy impersonation and the clumsy script draw particular scorn, though a few praise its intrigue.
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Critic Scorecard
18 reviews3 Positive
15 Negative
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“‘Who Killed Marilyn?’ is a creative and engaging way of telling a familiar story, with enough intrigue to make its destination feel worth waiting for, with the sensation of mentally turning another page, eager to discover where the next disclosure would lead.” By Alan Stuart Malin, Oct 12
“What stands out most is a towering performance from Pixie Lott in the title role.” By Brian Penn, Aug 21
“However, Who Killed Marilyn? feels like a production still in an early iteration.” By Jason Lane, Aug 22
“But the script has wings of lead. Not once does it take off as an involving drama.” By Robert Gore-Langton, Aug 30
