Inside the Story of Murdoch Mysteries

After attending the Meighen Forum in 2023, Maureen Jennings was inspired to write a Shakespearean episode of Murdoch Mysteries - “Shakespeare's Beard”. In this exclusive event, Murdoch Mysteries creator and award-winning author Maureen Jennings, director Laurie Lynd, cast member Daniel Maslany (Detective Llewellyn Watts), Festival company member Andrew Chown (who plays actor Allen Courtland in the episode) and Christina Jennings, Chair and President of Shaftesbury, the production company behind Murdoch Mysteries, discuss the beloved Canadian television series, the inspiration behind the storylines, characters and Shakespearean influence. The panel is moderated by Festival actor and former guest star on Murdoch Mysteries, Laura Condlln.