• A cartoon of a puzzled curly-haired man in a trench coat scratching his head on black background.

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        Auburn Stage, Grand Theatre
        471 Richmond Street
        London, Ontario  N6A 3E4


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      A murder has taken place. An unkempt, fumbling, cigar-smoking detective appears on the scene and must unravel the mystery while matching wits with a brilliant killer. Sound like a familiar story?

      That's because Prescription: Murder marks the introduction of a certain Lt. Columbo. The play was adapted into the hit Columbo TV pilot starring Peter Falk. See where this beloved and iconic detective made his first appearance!

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