The Makings of a Murderer: The Undercover Detective

What is The Makings of a Murderer: The Undercover Detective?

The Makings of a Murderer: The Undercover Detective is a gripping live true-crime event featuring Peter Bleksley, one of the founding members of Scotland Yard’s undercover unit and a former star of Hunted.

This is a rare chance to hear, first-hand, what it really takes to infiltrate criminal gangs and investigate murder at the highest risk level.

What stories will Peter Bleksley share?

Drawing on more than a decade working undercover, Peter reveals the harsh realities of a double life spent posing as:

• Drug dealers

• Organised crime figures

• Contract killers

He takes audiences deep inside some of the most dangerous investigations imaginable — including the moment he himself became the target of a murder plot.

Why did his undercover career end?

Peter’s time undercover came to an abrupt end after an FBI-uncovered assassination plot forced him into witness protection. In this live show, he reflects on:

• The psychological toll of undercover work

• The cost of living among violent criminals

• The justice system’s pursuit of murderers — and its limits

These are stories rarely heard outside the police and intelligence world.

What makes this event so compelling?

This is not a lecture or a TV rehash. It’s an unfiltered, adult-only evening of true crime storytelling, combining real investigations with personal risk, moral dilemmas and the chilling reality of murder inquiries.

It’s crime-fighting stripped of glamour — intense, unsettling and unforgettable.

Who is this event for?

This event will appeal to:

• True crime fans

• Audiences interested in real policing and justice

• Podcast and documentary viewers

• Anyone looking for intense, thought-provoking things to do in Sheffield

(Strictly ages 18+)

🎟 Tickets and full event details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/the-makings-of-a-murderer-the-undercover-detective