The first cast members have been revealed for the Australian premiere of Cluedo – the world’s favourite murder mystery board game that is coming to life on Australian stages from January 2026.
The cast for the game of whodunnit that’s gripped generations will include Genevieve Lemon (The Piano, Sister Act), Craig McLachlan (The Doctor Blake Mysteries) and Grant Piro (Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None).
Based on the fan-favourite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie, Clue and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game that is the 5th highest selling board game of all time, Cluedo is the ultimate whodunnit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
Cluedo is to be directed by Luke Joslin, who most recently directed the critically acclaimed and sell-out production of Grease for Crossroads Live, and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In The Heights, which recently completed a successful season at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne.
Cluedo, also known as Clue in the US, has played on stage in the US and the UK to great success and sell out shows. The film Clue is regarded as a cherished cult classic and featured a stellar cast including Tim Curry, Lesley Ann Warren, Christopher Lloyd and Madeleine Kahn.
Audiences will join the suspicious and slightly eccentric dinner guests Mr Green, Colonel Mustard, Mrs Peacock, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlet and Mrs White as they arrive at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Professor Peacock in the library with the wrench? One thing’s certain, everyone has something to hide.
This fast-paced, farcical comedy-thriller is a killer night of entertainment for fans of the board game, lovers of classic mysteries, and anyone who enjoys a good laugh with their larceny. Grab your trench coat, channel your inner detective, and prepare for an evening of deadly fun!
Further casting announcements will be made in the coming months.
Cluedo will play in the Playhouse – QPAC, Brisbane, from 7 January 2026; before heading to the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne, from February; Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide from March; and Theatre Royal Sydney from April 2026. Join the waitlist! For more information, visit: www.cluedoplay.com.au for details.
Images: Genevieve Lemon, Craig McLachlan and Grant Piro to star in Cluedo (supplied)
UPDATE: In a statement released Tuesday 16 September 2025, it was announced that Craig McLachlan who was cast in the role of Colonel Mustard, has withdrawn due to the impact it has had on those involved with the production.