What’s on: True crime talk comes to Edinburgh as Murder: Staged tours

Getting away with murder – you won’t want to miss this ‘true crime’ event!

Edinburgh is to host a true crime talk, putting murder under the microscope in a genre that fascinates and horrifies in equal measure.

Murder: Staged Live

Do you think you could get away with murder? According to research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather, many people do.

Cheish, who has appeared on BBC radio and TV, takes to the stage in this new true crime talk event in Edinburgh ‘Murder: Staged’

It promises to uncover more about the phenomenon of staged murders and give an insight into the world of true crime, forensics and the mind of a killer.

Cheish, who is a true crime writer and expert on serial killers, said: "The 'CSI effect' has created a new type of killer – one that is forensically aware and is out to mislead an investigation. Murder: Staged will explore the lies embedded in crime scenes and share the expertise from those who dig deep for the truth.”

The audience will learn about the types of serial killer, from the planner to the creator, the cleaner, the concealer, and the inflictor, giving a fascinating insight into the minds behind true crime.

Following previous sold out shows across Scotland, including in Dumfries and Dundee; the new tour of Scotland will begin at Usher Hall in Edinburgh on Saturday, January 18.

What to expect

The two-hour talk will include in-depth forensics, reconstructed real-life crime scene walk-throughs and a deep dive into cases that have not been seen on stage live before, and promises to be an unmissable evening for any true crime fan.

Tickets are already selling fast but you can book yours here.

Cheish said: “There will also be a live psychopath test which will be a good indication of who we really should be keeping a close eye on."

She added: “Scotland is my favourite place to put on these true crime shows. We have sold out success most nights in previous shows as it seems the darker side of human nature definitely appeals to many.

“I really can’t wait to be back with this new show which is guaranteed to be a fascinating night for all.”

Box office details

The show takes place on Saturday, January 18, and starts at 6.30pm. The talk lasts two hours, and there is a 20 minute interval. Tickets are available from the box office here here.

The show also goes on tour to various other Scottish venues throughout 2025, including Ayr, Greenock, Glasgow and Aberdeen.