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Telephone/Fax (International): +44 1865 327772
Mobile: 07768 606088
enquiries@steppin-out.co.uk
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www.youtube.com/user/steppinoutentz
www.thememyparty.co.uk
© 2007 Steppin-Out.co.uk
Dinner, drinks, and a murder or two... Our murder mystery themed events make an eventful night for your corporate or private party guests...
How the murder mystery plots and formats work and frequently asked questions
What Happens Next?
After your initial enquiry, we will forward a proposal to you itemising your requirements including a quotation based on the information supplied. Depending on the format chosen, we can arrange a meeting to talk through the event and what will work best for you and to reassure you that your needs will be met at every level.
How Does it Work
Normally the event will take place over a three-course dinner but the themes will work equally well over a mid-day meal or evening buffet - we can adapt to suit any situation. The event manager or lead actor and actors will generally arrive 2 hours before the dinner start time to set up. They will then co-ordinate the meal timings with the restaurant manager before the event with a timings sheet and meet the event organiser if required, to check through any final details. For further details on how it works, see the different formats available.
What Level Of Participation Is There?
From experience, we find it best if the guests know that they will be having a murder mystery so they are really ready to enjoy the entertainment ahead. Guests can participate as much or as little as they want. We appreciate that not everybody is a born entertainer so with our experience in reading an audience, we will not force people who look reluctant to join in. Guests are encouraged to dress for the theme selected, we find it makes it more fun for all concerned but don’t worry if you don’t, we would rather you were comfortable and enjoyed the event.
Are We Suitable For Your Event?
Our themes are what we would call ‘Carry On’ type humour, so it is suitable for children but probably best if over sixteen. We always judge each event and will pull back or further the style of comedy to suit the audience reaction. The emphasis is on fun for all our events although you do need to concentrate to solve the murder and will need to follow the clues and information. We pride ourselves on our 100% record in customer satisfaction.
How long will the event last?
The event, if over dinner, will last until the coffee is served so depending on how many courses you have and the speed of service, this will determine the time the murder mystery lasts. If over a buffet or drinks, we expect the event to last about 2 hours. However, we can always adjust the timings to suit your event.
Will The Murder Mystery Work As A Team Building Event?
Murder mysteries work really well as a team-building event, especially if you carry forward the points from the day’s team building to the evening with a murder mystery over dinner. We can mark the answers to accumulate points at the end of the evening. This service is only available in the standard and deluxe formats.
Company Requirements
The event manager, if applicable and the actors will require a pre-arranged secure dressing room large enough to change in, store costumes and props and to retire to between performed scenes. This room should be as close as possible to the performance area, preferably adjacent to it. Please note we do not change in toilets due to hygiene, space and security reasons. The actors will require subsistence in the form of sandwiches / bar food, tea, coffee and water 1 ½ hours before the dinner start time. The actors do not sit to eat with the guests during dinner.
THE FORMATS
FOUR ACTOR STANDARD MURDER MYSTERY - Up to 100 guests
For clients with a smaller budget we have put together this package to cater for your needs which will suit for up to 100 guests. Four actors will perform an improvised murder mystery plot during your dinner which will last until coffee is served. The actors will perform the plot between courses and during this, you will pick up clues and interview them, making your notes which will lead you to your solution. At the end you will be asked to complete your team detectives report and the winning team of top detectives will be named and presented with a prize and the worst team will be named and shamed. We also incorporate a limerick competition during the event for which there is a prize for the best.
TWO ACTOR PREMIER MURDER MYSTERY - Up to 40 guests
The Detective will host the event along with his assistant WPC (2 actor only) providing the clues and information to solve the crime. Ten of your guests are the chief suspects in the case with supplied new character names and identities - three of whom will be called upon to give evidence - and are gradually whittled down until one is unmasked as the murderer. The guests can either work in teams or pairs to solve the crime. A prize and certificate will be awarded to the winners along with certificates for the runners up and worst team. We also incorporate a limerick competition during the event for which there is a prize for the best one.
FOUR ACTOR PREMIER MURDER MYSTERY - Up to 100 guests
For the Premier murder mystery format, we are happy to arrange a meeting beforehand, either at the venue or other convenient location, to discuss your requirements and the running of the event. We can also gather some information on three or four individuals amongst the guests that you may like to include in the event paperwork.
All Premier events are co-ordinated by our own Event Manager who will be in attendance throughout to ensure the smooth running of the event. Four actors will perform a fully scripted murder mystery plot during the dinner which will last until coffee is served. The actors will perform the plot between courses and during this you will pick up clues and interview them, making your notes which will lead you to your solution. At the end you will be asked to complete your team detective report and the runners up will receive a certificate, the winning team of top detectives will be presented with a prize of quality chocolates and a certificate and the worst team will be named and shamed. We will take photographs of the winning team and of the arrest which will be published in the day after “Chronicle” along with the story of the murder which will be sent to you by email to distribute to your guests. We also incorporate a limerick competition during the event for which there is a prize for the best one.
FOUR ACTOR DELUXE MURDER MYSTERY- Up to 100 guests
For the deluxe murder mystery format, we are happy to arrange a meeting beforehand, either at the venue or other convenient location, to discuss your requirements and the running of the event. We can also gather some information on three or four individuals amongst the guests and some company details that you may like to include in the event paperwork. As well as producing the village “Chronicle “on the night with the company details in, we will supply a pre-event “Chronicle” which will be emailed out to you to distribute to the guests to set the scene for the coming event. If required, we can also send out themed invitations to your guests.
All Deluxe events are co-ordinated by our own Event Manager who will be in attendance throughout to ensure the smooth running of the event. Four actors will perform a fully scripted murder mystery plot during the dinner which will last until coffee is served. The actors will perform the plot between courses and during this you will pick up clues and interview them, making your notes which will lead you to your solution. At the end you will be asked to complete your team detective report and the runners up and winning team of top detectives will be named and presented with a mix of prizes of quality chocolates, champagne and certificates and the worst team will be named and shamed. All this will be presented by a top lookalike detective! We will take photographs of the winning team, significant individuals and of the arrest which will be published in the day after “Chronicle” along with the story of the murder which will be sent to you by email to distribute to your guests. We also incorporate a limerick competition during the event for which there is a prize for the best one.
GRAND MURDER MYSTERY - FOUR ACTOR - Over 100 guests
For the Grand murder mystery format, we are happy to arrange a meeting beforehand, either at the venue or other convenient location, to discuss your requirements and the running of the event. We will gather some information on four pre-arranged individual guests who will be interviewed during the event by the Detective Inspector from a supplied script and also some company details that will be included in the event paperwork.
All Grand events are co-ordinated by our own Event Manager who will be in attendance throughout to ensure the smooth running of the event. Four actors will perform a fully scripted murder mystery plot during the dinner which will last until coffee is served. The actors will perform the plot between courses and during this you will pick up clues and interview them, making notes which will lead you to your solution. At the end you will be asked to complete your team detective report and the runners up and winning team of top detectives will be named and presented with quality chocolates and certificates and the worst team will be named and shamed. We will take photographs of the winning team, significant individuals and of the arrest which will be published in the day after “Chronicle” along with the story of the murder which will be sent to you by email to distribute to your guests. We also incorporate a limerick competition during the event for which there is a prize for the best one.
STANDARD MURDER MYSTERIES - Modern day themes.
Welcome to the picturesque English county of Midwynter where it’s perpetually summer, the lanes are deserted, the birds are singing and the only smell in the air is… DEATH!
Join Detective Chief Inspector Barmy in his valiant attempts to lessen the body count as well his bulging caseload.
Current unsolved cases are;
FOUR ACTOR STANDARD MURDER MYSTERY - Up to 100 guests
For clients with a smaller budget we have put together this package to cater for your needs which will suit for up to 100 guests. Four actors will perform an improvised murder mystery plot during your dinner which will last until coffee is served. The actors will perform the plot between courses and during this, you will pick up clues and interview them, making your notes which will lead you to your solution. At the end you will be asked to complete your team detectives report and the winning team of top detectives will be named and presented with a prize and the worst team will be named and shamed. We also incorporate a limerick competition during the event for which there is a prize for the best.
TWO ACTOR PREMIER MURDER MYSTERY - Up to 40 guests
The Detective will host the event along with his assistant WPC (2 actor only) providing the clues and information to solve the crime. Ten of your guests are the chief suspects in the case with supplied new character names and identities - three of whom will be called upon to give evidence - and are gradually whittled down until one is unmasked as the murderer. The guests can either work in teams or pairs to solve the crime. A prize and certificate will be awarded to the winners along with certificates for the runners up and worst team. We also incorporate a limerick competition during the event for which there is a prize for the best one.
FOUR ACTOR PREMIER MURDER MYSTERY - Up to 100 guests
For the Premier murder mystery format, we are happy to arrange a meeting beforehand, either at the venue or other convenient location, to discuss your requirements and the running of the event. We can also gather some information on three or four individuals amongst the guests that you may like to include in the event paperwork.
All Premier events are co-ordinated by our own Event Manager who will be in attendance throughout to ensure the smooth running of the event. Four actors will perform a fully scripted murder mystery plot during the dinner which will last until coffee is served. The actors will perform the plot between courses and during this you will pick up clues and interview them, making your notes which will lead you to your solution. At the end you will be asked to complete your team detective report and the runners up will receive a certificate, the winning team of top detectives will be presented with a prize of quality chocolates and a certificate and the worst team will be named and shamed. We will take photographs of the winning team and of the arrest which will be published in the day after “Chronicle” along with the story of the murder which will be sent to you by email to distribute to your guests. We also incorporate a limerick competition during the event for which there is a prize for the best one.
FOUR ACTOR DELUXE MURDER MYSTERY- Up to 100 guests
For the deluxe murder mystery format, we are happy to arrange a meeting beforehand, either at the venue or other convenient location, to discuss your requirements and the running of the event. We can also gather some information on three or four individuals amongst the guests and some company details that you may like to include in the event paperwork. As well as producing the village “Chronicle “on the night with the company details in, we will supply a pre-event “Chronicle” which will be emailed out to you to distribute to the guests to set the scene for the coming event. If required, we can also send out themed invitations to your guests.
All Deluxe events are co-ordinated by our own Event Manager who will be in attendance throughout to ensure the smooth running of the event. Four actors will perform a fully scripted murder mystery plot during the dinner which will last until coffee is served. The actors will perform the plot between courses and during this you will pick up clues and interview them, making your notes which will lead you to your solution. At the end you will be asked to complete your team detective report and the runners up and winning team of top detectives will be named and presented with a mix of prizes of quality chocolates, champagne and certificates and the worst team will be named and shamed. All this will be presented by a top lookalike detective! We will take photographs of the winning team, significant individuals and of the arrest which will be published in the day after “Chronicle” along with the story of the murder which will be sent to you by email to distribute to your guests. We also incorporate a limerick competition during the event for which there is a prize for the best one.
GRAND MURDER MYSTERY - FOUR ACTOR - Over 100 guests
For the Grand murder mystery format, we are happy to arrange a meeting beforehand, either at the venue or other convenient location, to discuss your requirements and the running of the event. We will gather some information on four pre-arranged individual guests who will be interviewed during the event by the Detective Inspector from a supplied script and also some company details that will be included in the event paperwork.
All Grand events are co-ordinated by our own Event Manager who will be in attendance throughout to ensure the smooth running of the event. Four actors will perform a fully scripted murder mystery plot during the dinner which will last until coffee is served. The actors will perform the plot between courses and during this you will pick up clues and interview them, making notes which will lead you to your solution. At the end you will be asked to complete your team detective report and the runners up and winning team of top detectives will be named and presented with quality chocolates and certificates and the worst team will be named and shamed. We will take photographs of the winning team, significant individuals and of the arrest which will be published in the day after “Chronicle” along with the story of the murder which will be sent to you by email to distribute to your guests. We also incorporate a limerick competition during the event for which there is a prize for the best one.
STANDARD MURDER MYSTERIES - Modern day themes.
Welcome to the picturesque English county of Midwynter where it’s perpetually summer, the lanes are deserted, the birds are singing and the only smell in the air is… DEATH!
Join Detective Chief Inspector Barmy in his valiant attempts to lessen the body count as well his bulging caseload.
Current unsolved cases are;
It is wartime and you are all guests at Café René where efforts to smuggle out the British airmen are not going well as the new garrison commander General von Blumerz is making some sweeping changes that are not proving popular with the Resistance.
To add to their troubles, there is a serious case of murder to be solved and they are all in it up to their knockwursts!
How long can René keep the contents of his sausage a secret?
How long can Yvette keep her hands off him?
How long can you keep the cheese in your ears to protect you from Madam Edith’s singing?
Answer these questions and more as you join us for a load of fun and frolics in occupied France.
Why not come dressed as your favourite character from the show?
Non themed plots available for premiere and deluxe formats
‘ULLO ‘ULLO - RESISTANCE IS FUTILE - (Four actor format)
World War Two Based Theme
TO DIE OR NOT TO DIE - (Four actor format) - Shakespearean Theme
The stage is set for a Grand Masquerade Ball to celebrate England’s greatest playwright. Unfortunately, small-time actor with a full-time ego, Hymen Oldham believes it’s him. And to prove it, he’s going to present an extract from his latest work - whether you like it or not!
But someone may be out to bring his curtain down for good. Will the critics finally get their man or will they have to wait in line? Perhaps actress Tanya Hyde wants a bigger part? Perhaps dressmaker Miss Stichett has got the needle? Or will coach operator Seymour Uptopp punch more than someone’s ticket?
Luckily, Detective Chief Inspector Airey Bytts is on hand to help you solve this modern-day mystery with a Shakespearean flavour.
The stage is set for a Grand Masquerade Ball to celebrate England’s greatest playwright. Unfortunately, small-time actor with a full-time ego, Hymen Oldham believes it’s him. And to prove it, he’s going to present an extract from his latest work - whether you like it or not!
But someone may be out to bring his curtain down for good. Will the critics finally get their man or will they have to wait in line? Perhaps actress Tanya Hyde wants a bigger part? Perhaps dressmaker Miss Stichett has got the needle? Or will coach operator Seymour Uptopp punch more than someone’s ticket?
Luckily, Detective Chief Inspector Airey Bytts is on hand to help you solve this modern-day mystery with a Shakespearean flavour.
Join your fellow guests at the Fatale Casino where secret agent James Bonned has been pitting his wits against Monsieur Le Chiffty in a deadly game of bacarat.
But who has had their chips?
Will Le Chiffty survive another hand?
Is the beautiful Vesper Tustroake concealing more than an Ace up her sleeve?
Is international criminal mastermind, Ernst Stavros Blohobb about to lay more than just his cards on the table?
And why has Madam Solong been offering invitations to poker?
Luckily, MI6 operative “P” is on hand to help you discover who is gambling with Death!
But who has had their chips?
Will Le Chiffty survive another hand?
Is the beautiful Vesper Tustroake concealing more than an Ace up her sleeve?
Is international criminal mastermind, Ernst Stavros Blohobb about to lay more than just his cards on the table?
And why has Madam Solong been offering invitations to poker?
Luckily, MI6 operative “P” is on hand to help you discover who is gambling with Death!
CASINO FATALE - (Four actor format) - James Bond Theme
A CAPITAL MURDER - (Two / Four actor format) - Finance based Mystery
You are invited to the gala dinner of Whigg’s Bank where the retiring Chairman, Lord Bygg-Whigg will be revealing the size of his package. But beware; the futures market is not looking so rosy! Has city highflier, Justin Canary-Wharfe overstretched his portfolio? Is the voluptuous Meryl Lynch worried about the size of her investments? Or is sultry American partner, Morgan Stanley concerned about the goings-on in her Front Office? It would seem that someone has invested in Murder! Luckily, Inspector Korner of The Yard is on hand to assist you in solving this City-based mystery.
A SHIRT IN THE BURKE - (4 actor format) - Pink Panther based plot
You are invited to join your fellow bidders at the Villa D’Aston on the outskirts of Paris where your host, Madame Pomfritte is holding another of her famous private auctions of priceless jewellery. But this time there’s a difference - the world famous Pink Panther diamond is understood to be the star lot.
Does the presence of Sir Charles “The Phantom” Lytton have any significance? Is he out to plunder Madame Pomfritte’s private collection or will he help her to get what she’s longing for? Unfortunately the auction may have to wait, as the chauffeur has gone missing and the dead body of the maid’s boyfriend has just been discovered on the terrace. An intriguing set of circumstances and an obvious case for the Sûreté. There is only one man for the job - Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau!
Dinner Theatre
We are pleased to be able to offer you something different to accompany your evening meal. Dinner Theatre has similar humour and works around your meal in the same way as our Murder Mysteries but with one crucial difference - you don’t have to do anything!
‘ULLO ‘ULLO - DINNER IS SERVED
Welcome to Café René! You are invited to take a seat and let us serve you with an evening of hilarious antics based on this popular show. Your ever-fretful host René is doing his best to hide his affair with his waitress, Yvette whilst at the same time keeping one step ahead of the Germans and the Resistance but mainly his wife, Edith, who may burst into “song at any moment so please have your cheese ready to stick in your ears!
How will they cope with the dreaded General Von Blumerz and the ever-watchful Herr Flick of the Gestapo constantly on the lookout for Resistance activity? Where are the airmen? Where is the painting of The Fallen Madonna with the Big Boobies? What is the secret of Renés BOLS? And what is actually inside those over-sized knockwursts down his trousers?
Join René and the gang for an evening of entertainment in the Café. Nothing to solve, nothing to do, just sit back, relax and watch the hilarious action taking place over dinner. But listen very carefully; we will play this only once!
Why not come dressed as your favourite character from the show?
Soap Opera: Team Challenge
They’re a part of many people’s lives... They’re followed avidly week in, week out. They are - The TV Soaps. But have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a part of one? Or better still, actually create your own? Well, now’s your chance as we give you the opportunity to join us for this brand new, unique, exciting and hilarious Soap Opera Team Challenge. Your teams will be creating an episode of the new soap opera, East Corriedale. Our hosts will guide them through the event, providing the basic outline of plots and characters; they devise the rest and then the whole episode is performed using a variety of bizarre props and costumes in front of everyone else as the judges decide the winning team and award the appropriate accolades!
An ideal Team Building experience for up to 100 delegates that can run either during and after dinner or as a self-contained stand-alone event through a morning or afternoon. It is highly entertaining, totally engaging and affords every single member the opportunity to get fully involved, with even the most bashful getting up and giving Oscar-winning performances. The rehearsal room awaits…
Spy Mission: Team Challenge
Your country is being held to ransom by an evil mastermind. He has kidnapped one of your top executives and is about to detonate a “dirty bomb” somewhere in the vicinity unless his ransom demands are met. Time to call in “I.R.I.S.”….The teams are briefed on their Mission and the Challenge ahead. Once they have received all the information they need, they are given a time limit for completion and allocated starting points around the “course” then set off. It is up to them how they allocate responsibilities and manage their time.
The Mission:
·To locate the bomb and victim
·To gain enough ‘ransom money’ to free the victim
The Challenge:
·The delegates are split into teams and undergo a series of challenges against the clock as they progress around the course.
·Various “contacts” (actors) are stationed at certain locations to give them clues and information in order to progress with their mission. Depending on the information they give, the “contacts” will award the teams ‘ransom money’ to go towards their final total so it is important that all the clues are solved as fully as possible.
·Should they be missing any information, they can take the decision to buy information from the ‘contacts’ using any ‘ransom money’ they have gained up to that point. However, this will affect their final total and their chances of winning the challenge.
·When they return to “Spy HQ”, they will be given the final clue to solving the puzzle. They cannot second-guess and gain the final clue without completing the rest of the challenge.
The Endgame:
·Once the teams have completed their mission, they collate their information and hand in their “Top Secret” files and ‘ransom money’.
·They are judged on their teamwork, their challenge results, the amount of ransom money they achieve and their timekeeping.
You are invited to the gala dinner of Whigg’s Bank where the retiring Chairman, Lord Bygg-Whigg will be revealing the size of his package. But beware; the futures market is not looking so rosy! Has city highflier, Justin Canary-Wharfe overstretched his portfolio? Is the voluptuous Meryl Lynch worried about the size of her investments? Or is sultry American partner, Morgan Stanley concerned about the goings-on in her Front Office? It would seem that someone has invested in Murder! Luckily, Inspector Korner of The Yard is on hand to assist you in solving this City-based mystery.
A SHIRT IN THE BURKE - (4 actor format) - Pink Panther based plot
You are invited to join your fellow bidders at the Villa D’Aston on the outskirts of Paris where your host, Madame Pomfritte is holding another of her famous private auctions of priceless jewellery. But this time there’s a difference - the world famous Pink Panther diamond is understood to be the star lot.
Does the presence of Sir Charles “The Phantom” Lytton have any significance? Is he out to plunder Madame Pomfritte’s private collection or will he help her to get what she’s longing for? Unfortunately the auction may have to wait, as the chauffeur has gone missing and the dead body of the maid’s boyfriend has just been discovered on the terrace. An intriguing set of circumstances and an obvious case for the Sûreté. There is only one man for the job - Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau!
Dinner Theatre
We are pleased to be able to offer you something different to accompany your evening meal. Dinner Theatre has similar humour and works around your meal in the same way as our Murder Mysteries but with one crucial difference - you don’t have to do anything!
‘ULLO ‘ULLO - DINNER IS SERVED
Welcome to Café René! You are invited to take a seat and let us serve you with an evening of hilarious antics based on this popular show. Your ever-fretful host René is doing his best to hide his affair with his waitress, Yvette whilst at the same time keeping one step ahead of the Germans and the Resistance but mainly his wife, Edith, who may burst into “song at any moment so please have your cheese ready to stick in your ears!
How will they cope with the dreaded General Von Blumerz and the ever-watchful Herr Flick of the Gestapo constantly on the lookout for Resistance activity? Where are the airmen? Where is the painting of The Fallen Madonna with the Big Boobies? What is the secret of Renés BOLS? And what is actually inside those over-sized knockwursts down his trousers?
Join René and the gang for an evening of entertainment in the Café. Nothing to solve, nothing to do, just sit back, relax and watch the hilarious action taking place over dinner. But listen very carefully; we will play this only once!
Why not come dressed as your favourite character from the show?
Soap Opera: Team Challenge
They’re a part of many people’s lives... They’re followed avidly week in, week out. They are - The TV Soaps. But have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a part of one? Or better still, actually create your own? Well, now’s your chance as we give you the opportunity to join us for this brand new, unique, exciting and hilarious Soap Opera Team Challenge. Your teams will be creating an episode of the new soap opera, East Corriedale. Our hosts will guide them through the event, providing the basic outline of plots and characters; they devise the rest and then the whole episode is performed using a variety of bizarre props and costumes in front of everyone else as the judges decide the winning team and award the appropriate accolades!
An ideal Team Building experience for up to 100 delegates that can run either during and after dinner or as a self-contained stand-alone event through a morning or afternoon. It is highly entertaining, totally engaging and affords every single member the opportunity to get fully involved, with even the most bashful getting up and giving Oscar-winning performances. The rehearsal room awaits…
Spy Mission: Team Challenge
Your country is being held to ransom by an evil mastermind. He has kidnapped one of your top executives and is about to detonate a “dirty bomb” somewhere in the vicinity unless his ransom demands are met. Time to call in “I.R.I.S.”….The teams are briefed on their Mission and the Challenge ahead. Once they have received all the information they need, they are given a time limit for completion and allocated starting points around the “course” then set off. It is up to them how they allocate responsibilities and manage their time.
The Mission:
·To locate the bomb and victim
·To gain enough ‘ransom money’ to free the victim
The Challenge:
·The delegates are split into teams and undergo a series of challenges against the clock as they progress around the course.
·Various “contacts” (actors) are stationed at certain locations to give them clues and information in order to progress with their mission. Depending on the information they give, the “contacts” will award the teams ‘ransom money’ to go towards their final total so it is important that all the clues are solved as fully as possible.
·Should they be missing any information, they can take the decision to buy information from the ‘contacts’ using any ‘ransom money’ they have gained up to that point. However, this will affect their final total and their chances of winning the challenge.
·When they return to “Spy HQ”, they will be given the final clue to solving the puzzle. They cannot second-guess and gain the final clue without completing the rest of the challenge.
The Endgame:
·Once the teams have completed their mission, they collate their information and hand in their “Top Secret” files and ‘ransom money’.
·They are judged on their teamwork, their challenge results, the amount of ransom money they achieve and their timekeeping.
It never rains but it pours - especially at the Hotel De’ath.
The sun may be shining for this group of holidaymakers but someone’s decided that the hotel owner, Noah Commerdayshun needs a permanent vacation! Does his murder have any connection to that of previous owner Des Perado?
Has adventure seeking heiress, Miss Ellie Vaytor gone too far?
Has new arrival Benny Phitt been left out of pocket?
Or will holiday hostess, Donna Keybab be skewered into a confession?
It’s certainly no holiday for DCI Barmy who needs your assistance in solving this hotel-based mystery.
MURDER AT FIRKIN HALL - (Four actor)
Classic Country House Plot
Poor Lord Firkin; he’s invited you all to his birthday party up at the Hall and then he doesn’t show. Is he shy? Is he nervous? Or is he the person found slumped over the breakfast table that morning? It would appear so. It may be natural causes but DCI Barmy isn’t so sure. Perhaps the finger of suspicion points at Mr Bendover the butler who has mysteriously disappeared.
The sun may be shining for this group of holidaymakers but someone’s decided that the hotel owner, Noah Commerdayshun needs a permanent vacation! Does his murder have any connection to that of previous owner Des Perado?
Has adventure seeking heiress, Miss Ellie Vaytor gone too far?
Has new arrival Benny Phitt been left out of pocket?
Or will holiday hostess, Donna Keybab be skewered into a confession?
It’s certainly no holiday for DCI Barmy who needs your assistance in solving this hotel-based mystery.
MURDER AT FIRKIN HALL - (Four actor)
Classic Country House Plot
Poor Lord Firkin; he’s invited you all to his birthday party up at the Hall and then he doesn’t show. Is he shy? Is he nervous? Or is he the person found slumped over the breakfast table that morning? It would appear so. It may be natural causes but DCI Barmy isn’t so sure. Perhaps the finger of suspicion points at Mr Bendover the butler who has mysteriously disappeared.
MURDER AT THE HOTEL DE’ATH - (Four actor)
Hotel Based Murder Mystery
Hotel Based Murder Mystery
Or is His Lordship’s business partner, Ivor Milyon trying to conceal his dirty doings? Is houseguest, Miss Penny Trayting deeper than she first appears? Or will Lord Firkin’s companion, Lady Edina Ands grasp more than the plot? Witness the evidence and question the suspects to solve this modern-day take on the classic manor house murder mystery.
Themed Plots available for premier and deluxe formats
We invite you to join the characters from the village of “Thymely over Actin” where the original and intriguing plots are set in the year 1929, the golden era of art deco, offering several different themes to suit your requirements.
MURDER IN A THYMELY MANOR - (Two/Four actor format) - Classic Manor House Plot
You are cordially invited by your host, Lord Grantuss to join the celebrations at the Manor. Which of your fellow guests has murder in mind? Is the delectable Hon. Holly Berry as prickly as she seems? Is the Rev Cownter taking more than holy orders? Is the faithful housekeeper, Mrs. Fissure, all she's cracked up to be? Detective Inspector Archie Bauls is on hand to help to solve this classic Manor House Murder before the arrival of local constable PC Whirled.
PARTY TO MURDER - (Four actor format) - Classic Country House Party
Join your fellow guests at Witts End for a surprise welcome home to intrepid explorer, Sir Cumference Sirkle from his latest expedition. However, he is about to get more of a surprise than he could possibly imagine. Has his secretary, Avaline Tusaye found something unsavoury in his memoirs? Is musical maestro, Ivor Novelone not as composed as he would like to make out? Or is his leading lady, Kitty Katt so desperate to grasp the part she’s always longed for? Can you help Archie solve this classic house-party murder mystery?
A LESSON IN MURDER - (Two/Four actor format) - School / College Themed Plot
Music Mistress, Cordelia Quayboard; Secretary, Myna Bird and History Master, Norman Conkwest are all gathered at Corpus Christie College for the re-union party to celebrate the retirement of Sir Henry Bludd-Blister, the esteemed head of the College. What could possibly go wrong? Your help is required in this scholastic murder mystery.
A DOSE OF DEATH - (Four actor format) - Pharmaceutical / Medical Based Plot
Honor Dripp the district nurse with medical secretary, Myna Bird and pharmaceutical sales rep Smythklein Beechamp Spowders, from Taykit and Gamble are all gathered at The Royal Poke Inn for the retirement dinner of your former local physician, Dr. Sawduz. What could possibly go wrong? Is there a doctor in the house? Your help is required in this medical murder mystery.
THE SPIRIT OF MURDER AT FIRCOMBE HALL - (Four actor format) - Haunted House Theme
There are spooky goings-on at Fircombe Hall, the most haunted house in the village where someone is about to be scared to death! You have been invited to dinner but who may not make it to dessert? Is the fearsome Major Eyseworter about to be taken by the ghoulies? Can Piles the butler rid the house of spirits? Will the voluptuous Pearl Nekluss suffer from the willies and can local medium Madame Largesse solve the riddle of the Ghost of the Back Passage? It’s a good job that D.I. Bauls is one of your fellow guests to help you solve this haunting Murder Mystery.
THE MASK OF DEATH AT THE THYMELY BALL - (Four actor format) - Annual Ball
You are invited to join the guests at the annual Thymely Ball. But beware; amid all the whimsical witches and fabulous phantoms, someone is about to cross to the other side for real! Will dressmaker, Sue-Anne Stichett get the needle with someone? Will local thespian, Hymen Oldham bore them to death with his speech? Will schoolteacher, Martha Matticks give them more than just lines? Or will bus driver, Seymour Uptopp take them to their final destination too early? Which one has a deadly secret? Archie needs your help to unmask a murderer.
LINKS TO MURDER - (Four actor format) - Golfing Themed Event
A stroll on the links at Westmacott Golf Club could lead straight to the 19th and a hole in someone. Join the club captain Wentworth St. Andrews and his wife Ailsa Cragg St. Andrews, along with green keeper Len Mower, Belle Phree the ladies champion (and former hostess at “The Pudding Club”) and popular club pro Glen Eagles who is regularly increasing the size of the lady members in this golfing murder mystery. Ideal for any venue where there’s a 19th hole!
MURDER AT CHUFF HALL HOTEL - (Four actor format) - Hotel Based Murder Mystery
You are invited to join your fellow guests at the exclusive Chuff Hall Hotel for a pleasant evening in the company of the owner, Sir Henry Chuff. But beware; one of the party may be “checking out” for good. Will self-made millionaire, Willie Dumpitt end up on one of his own scrap heaps? Will Italian actress, Mirabella Fettuccine be making a Grande Finale? What does the hotel’s lowly potman, Growbag have tucked away in his private quarters and does frequent guest, Lady Pandora Spocks drink so much to hide a terrible secret? Luckily, Inspector Archie Bauls is on hand to assist you in this intriguing murder mystery, ideal for any hotel venue.
THE MYSTERIOUS FALL FROM GRACE - (Four actor format) - Country Home Theme
Lady Evelyn Stone-Mason is distraught. She has a house full of guests gathered to celebrate their wedding anniversary and now her husband has just been found dead on the terrace having fallen from the roof. How inconvenient. Could it be natural causes or does the fact that he has a bullet hole to the head and a knife in his back suggest foul play? Perhaps the devoted wife is not so devoted after all. Perhaps American houseguest, Art Dekko is interested in more than just the architecture or perhaps her ladyship’s maid, Polly Phillakrac is covering something up. Luckily, Detective Inspector Archie Bauls is on hand to assist you with your investigations.
SIGNAL TO MURDER - (Two/Four actor format)
Where has Dr. Lopping, the Railway Company representative got to? D.I. Bauls investigates another case along with Sid Siding the Stationmaster, May Bee the office girl and Mrs. Bouffet-Carr, doyen of the station canteen. Keep on the right track to avoid the signal to murder at Little Hampton station.
TIMETABLE TO MURDER - (Two actor format)
Five brutal murders in a fortnight have been committed on the Little Hampton line. Only three people were present on each occasion; historian, Ann Tickwitty, musician, Belle Canto and clock restorer Nev Erlayte. But which one is a murderer? Assist Archie to catch the Thymely connection.
THE LADY KILLERS - (Two actor format) - Hen Party
“It is 1929. You are invited along with your friends to commemorate the retirement of the venerable Headmaster, Sir Henry Bludd-Blister in a reunion of former members of staff and pupils, two of which are also celebrating their forthcoming marriage. But beware; someone’s celebrations are about to be cut short! Join your fellow guests to discover who may not be so happy for a reunion and why the blushing bride is actually blushing! Assist Detective Inspector Archie Bauls and solve the murderous goings-on at the college.”
DEATH AMONG THE WEDDING BELLES - (Two actor format) - Hen Party
“It’s blushing bride, Mary Mee’s big day tomorrow but will she make it to the altar? Someone already seems to have taken a vow ....of MURDER! We invite you to join Inspector Archie Bauls and his gallant assistant WPC Fanny Golightly in this 1920’s classic wedding themed murder mystery and help them solve the case.”
A MARITIME MURDER - (Four actor format) - River / Sea or Boat Theme
The sun is well over the yardarm and you are awaiting the arrival of Captain Roger Slogg, duly returned from the high seas. But is there someone about to sink "Jolly Roger" for good? Does boat builder Beau Charde have designs on a funeral barge or just his able assistant Katherine "Kat" O’Moran? Perhaps boat club secretary Marina Phees is looking to cut off his moorings. Whether on dry land or afloat, you can rest assured that D.I. Bauls will steer you on a steady course through this nautical murder mystery.
A SHOCKING MURDER - (Four actor format) - Music Business Mystery
What has happened to roaring 20's jazz band 'Status Cymbals' drummer, Alastair Coghlan? Manager, Ron Gunn, along with his PA and former cocktail waitress, Tanya Hyde and their lead singer Carmen Kollected (who always has something useful in her toolbox) are all suspects in this music business murder mayhem. As always, Detective Inspector Archie Bauls is on the case.
A GAMBLE ON MURDER - (Four actor format) - Casino Night Murder Mystery
Join your fellow guests for a Grand Charity Casino Night, arranged on behalf of the fallen women. However, someone is not feeling too charitable, as they are about to take the biggest gamble of their life - or someone else’s! The game has attracted an international following so the stakes are high. Enigmatic French nobleman, Count de Kards seems desperate for a big one. Will Kitty Pott let him dip into hers or is high rolling American, Chip Stown going all out for a Texas Hold ‘Em? Perhaps the organiser, Lottie Reebawls is keeping more than her cards close to her chest. Someone’s game is definitely up so it’s up to you to assist Detective Inspector Bauls to unmask a murderer before the odds turn in their favour.
A STAB IN THE DARK - (Two actor format) - Garden Party Theme
You have been invited to the annual garden Party at Somme House, guests of General and Cicely Storrs who have a surprise announcement to make. However, everything in the garden is far from lovely as handsome young gardener, Lorne Trimmer has been found murdered! Has the fiery General given him his marching orders? Or is his daughter, Candice Storrs not as sweet as she seems? Is her noble friend, the Honourable Mortiss Lochs not as honourable as his title would suggest? Or has local handyman, Alf Pynte been a bit too handy for his own good? D.I. Bauls is on hand to assist your investigations.
THE TWELVE DEATHS OF CHRISTMAS (Four actor format) Christmas Themed Event
It’s Christmas time once again and the Thymely villagers are gathered to celebrate what should be the season of peace and goodwill. However, there have already been eleven mysterious deaths associated with the popular Christmas song and everyone is wondering who will be next? Has postmistress, Trixie Truelove delivered her last card? Has sweet Polly Peartree handled her last fruit? Can Peter Partridge stop looking so nervous? Can you help D.I Archie Bauls solve the previous murders before the killer strikes for the twelfth and final time?
Themed Plots available for premier and deluxe formats
We invite you to join the characters from the village of “Thymely over Actin” where the original and intriguing plots are set in the year 1929, the golden era of art deco, offering several different themes to suit your requirements.
MURDER IN A THYMELY MANOR - (Two/Four actor format) - Classic Manor House Plot
You are cordially invited by your host, Lord Grantuss to join the celebrations at the Manor. Which of your fellow guests has murder in mind? Is the delectable Hon. Holly Berry as prickly as she seems? Is the Rev Cownter taking more than holy orders? Is the faithful housekeeper, Mrs. Fissure, all she's cracked up to be? Detective Inspector Archie Bauls is on hand to help to solve this classic Manor House Murder before the arrival of local constable PC Whirled.
PARTY TO MURDER - (Four actor format) - Classic Country House Party
Join your fellow guests at Witts End for a surprise welcome home to intrepid explorer, Sir Cumference Sirkle from his latest expedition. However, he is about to get more of a surprise than he could possibly imagine. Has his secretary, Avaline Tusaye found something unsavoury in his memoirs? Is musical maestro, Ivor Novelone not as composed as he would like to make out? Or is his leading lady, Kitty Katt so desperate to grasp the part she’s always longed for? Can you help Archie solve this classic house-party murder mystery?
A LESSON IN MURDER - (Two/Four actor format) - School / College Themed Plot
Music Mistress, Cordelia Quayboard; Secretary, Myna Bird and History Master, Norman Conkwest are all gathered at Corpus Christie College for the re-union party to celebrate the retirement of Sir Henry Bludd-Blister, the esteemed head of the College. What could possibly go wrong? Your help is required in this scholastic murder mystery.
A DOSE OF DEATH - (Four actor format) - Pharmaceutical / Medical Based Plot
Honor Dripp the district nurse with medical secretary, Myna Bird and pharmaceutical sales rep Smythklein Beechamp Spowders, from Taykit and Gamble are all gathered at The Royal Poke Inn for the retirement dinner of your former local physician, Dr. Sawduz. What could possibly go wrong? Is there a doctor in the house? Your help is required in this medical murder mystery.
THE SPIRIT OF MURDER AT FIRCOMBE HALL - (Four actor format) - Haunted House Theme
There are spooky goings-on at Fircombe Hall, the most haunted house in the village where someone is about to be scared to death! You have been invited to dinner but who may not make it to dessert? Is the fearsome Major Eyseworter about to be taken by the ghoulies? Can Piles the butler rid the house of spirits? Will the voluptuous Pearl Nekluss suffer from the willies and can local medium Madame Largesse solve the riddle of the Ghost of the Back Passage? It’s a good job that D.I. Bauls is one of your fellow guests to help you solve this haunting Murder Mystery.
THE MASK OF DEATH AT THE THYMELY BALL - (Four actor format) - Annual Ball
You are invited to join the guests at the annual Thymely Ball. But beware; amid all the whimsical witches and fabulous phantoms, someone is about to cross to the other side for real! Will dressmaker, Sue-Anne Stichett get the needle with someone? Will local thespian, Hymen Oldham bore them to death with his speech? Will schoolteacher, Martha Matticks give them more than just lines? Or will bus driver, Seymour Uptopp take them to their final destination too early? Which one has a deadly secret? Archie needs your help to unmask a murderer.
LINKS TO MURDER - (Four actor format) - Golfing Themed Event
A stroll on the links at Westmacott Golf Club could lead straight to the 19th and a hole in someone. Join the club captain Wentworth St. Andrews and his wife Ailsa Cragg St. Andrews, along with green keeper Len Mower, Belle Phree the ladies champion (and former hostess at “The Pudding Club”) and popular club pro Glen Eagles who is regularly increasing the size of the lady members in this golfing murder mystery. Ideal for any venue where there’s a 19th hole!
MURDER AT CHUFF HALL HOTEL - (Four actor format) - Hotel Based Murder Mystery
You are invited to join your fellow guests at the exclusive Chuff Hall Hotel for a pleasant evening in the company of the owner, Sir Henry Chuff. But beware; one of the party may be “checking out” for good. Will self-made millionaire, Willie Dumpitt end up on one of his own scrap heaps? Will Italian actress, Mirabella Fettuccine be making a Grande Finale? What does the hotel’s lowly potman, Growbag have tucked away in his private quarters and does frequent guest, Lady Pandora Spocks drink so much to hide a terrible secret? Luckily, Inspector Archie Bauls is on hand to assist you in this intriguing murder mystery, ideal for any hotel venue.
THE MYSTERIOUS FALL FROM GRACE - (Four actor format) - Country Home Theme
Lady Evelyn Stone-Mason is distraught. She has a house full of guests gathered to celebrate their wedding anniversary and now her husband has just been found dead on the terrace having fallen from the roof. How inconvenient. Could it be natural causes or does the fact that he has a bullet hole to the head and a knife in his back suggest foul play? Perhaps the devoted wife is not so devoted after all. Perhaps American houseguest, Art Dekko is interested in more than just the architecture or perhaps her ladyship’s maid, Polly Phillakrac is covering something up. Luckily, Detective Inspector Archie Bauls is on hand to assist you with your investigations.
SIGNAL TO MURDER - (Two/Four actor format)
Where has Dr. Lopping, the Railway Company representative got to? D.I. Bauls investigates another case along with Sid Siding the Stationmaster, May Bee the office girl and Mrs. Bouffet-Carr, doyen of the station canteen. Keep on the right track to avoid the signal to murder at Little Hampton station.
TIMETABLE TO MURDER - (Two actor format)
Five brutal murders in a fortnight have been committed on the Little Hampton line. Only three people were present on each occasion; historian, Ann Tickwitty, musician, Belle Canto and clock restorer Nev Erlayte. But which one is a murderer? Assist Archie to catch the Thymely connection.
THE LADY KILLERS - (Two actor format) - Hen Party
“It is 1929. You are invited along with your friends to commemorate the retirement of the venerable Headmaster, Sir Henry Bludd-Blister in a reunion of former members of staff and pupils, two of which are also celebrating their forthcoming marriage. But beware; someone’s celebrations are about to be cut short! Join your fellow guests to discover who may not be so happy for a reunion and why the blushing bride is actually blushing! Assist Detective Inspector Archie Bauls and solve the murderous goings-on at the college.”
DEATH AMONG THE WEDDING BELLES - (Two actor format) - Hen Party
“It’s blushing bride, Mary Mee’s big day tomorrow but will she make it to the altar? Someone already seems to have taken a vow ....of MURDER! We invite you to join Inspector Archie Bauls and his gallant assistant WPC Fanny Golightly in this 1920’s classic wedding themed murder mystery and help them solve the case.”
A MARITIME MURDER - (Four actor format) - River / Sea or Boat Theme
The sun is well over the yardarm and you are awaiting the arrival of Captain Roger Slogg, duly returned from the high seas. But is there someone about to sink "Jolly Roger" for good? Does boat builder Beau Charde have designs on a funeral barge or just his able assistant Katherine "Kat" O’Moran? Perhaps boat club secretary Marina Phees is looking to cut off his moorings. Whether on dry land or afloat, you can rest assured that D.I. Bauls will steer you on a steady course through this nautical murder mystery.
A SHOCKING MURDER - (Four actor format) - Music Business Mystery
What has happened to roaring 20's jazz band 'Status Cymbals' drummer, Alastair Coghlan? Manager, Ron Gunn, along with his PA and former cocktail waitress, Tanya Hyde and their lead singer Carmen Kollected (who always has something useful in her toolbox) are all suspects in this music business murder mayhem. As always, Detective Inspector Archie Bauls is on the case.
A GAMBLE ON MURDER - (Four actor format) - Casino Night Murder Mystery
Join your fellow guests for a Grand Charity Casino Night, arranged on behalf of the fallen women. However, someone is not feeling too charitable, as they are about to take the biggest gamble of their life - or someone else’s! The game has attracted an international following so the stakes are high. Enigmatic French nobleman, Count de Kards seems desperate for a big one. Will Kitty Pott let him dip into hers or is high rolling American, Chip Stown going all out for a Texas Hold ‘Em? Perhaps the organiser, Lottie Reebawls is keeping more than her cards close to her chest. Someone’s game is definitely up so it’s up to you to assist Detective Inspector Bauls to unmask a murderer before the odds turn in their favour.
A STAB IN THE DARK - (Two actor format) - Garden Party Theme
You have been invited to the annual garden Party at Somme House, guests of General and Cicely Storrs who have a surprise announcement to make. However, everything in the garden is far from lovely as handsome young gardener, Lorne Trimmer has been found murdered! Has the fiery General given him his marching orders? Or is his daughter, Candice Storrs not as sweet as she seems? Is her noble friend, the Honourable Mortiss Lochs not as honourable as his title would suggest? Or has local handyman, Alf Pynte been a bit too handy for his own good? D.I. Bauls is on hand to assist your investigations.
THE TWELVE DEATHS OF CHRISTMAS (Four actor format) Christmas Themed Event
It’s Christmas time once again and the Thymely villagers are gathered to celebrate what should be the season of peace and goodwill. However, there have already been eleven mysterious deaths associated with the popular Christmas song and everyone is wondering who will be next? Has postmistress, Trixie Truelove delivered her last card? Has sweet Polly Peartree handled her last fruit? Can Peter Partridge stop looking so nervous? Can you help D.I Archie Bauls solve the previous murders before the killer strikes for the twelfth and final time?
A foul murder has been committed, but no matter how hard the killer tried to cover their tracks, they left clues at the crime scene that will ultimately lead to their downfall. But can you find them in time and reveal the murderer’s identity?
In this unique Interactive Team Challenge, you will be part of the CSI team utilising methods and equipment currently employed by police forces in the UK and abroad including fingerprint identification, hair, fibre and blood spatter analysis.
With meticulous attention to detail, the event is lead by the Senior Investigating Officer and a professional forensic investigator who will teach you the methods and technicalities of CSI, hopefully leading you to your successful conclusion.
In this unique Interactive Team Challenge, you will be part of the CSI team utilising methods and equipment currently employed by police forces in the UK and abroad including fingerprint identification, hair, fibre and blood spatter analysis.
With meticulous attention to detail, the event is lead by the Senior Investigating Officer and a professional forensic investigator who will teach you the methods and technicalities of CSI, hopefully leading you to your successful conclusion.
CSI MURDER SQUAD; INTERACTIVE TEAM CHALLENGE
CSI MURDER SQUAD; INTERACTIVE TEAM CHALLENGE
A foul murder has been committed, but no matter how hard the killer tried to cover their tracks, they left clues at the crime scene that will ultimately lead to their downfall. But can you find them in time and reveal the murderer’s identity?
In this unique Interactive Team Challenge, you will be part of the CSI team utilising methods and equipment currently employed by police forces in the UK and abroad including fingerprint identification, hair, fibre and blood spatter analysis.
With meticulous attention to detail, the event is lead by the Senior Investigating Officer and a professional forensic investigator who will teach you the methods and technicalities of CSI, hopefully leading you to your successful conclusion.
After a briefing in the “incident room” from the SIO and instruction sessions on the use of CSI equipment, you will gather in your teams and dress in full protective scenes of crime officer clothing after which you visit the crime scene to gather your evidence, which you subsequently take back to the “lab” for analysis. You will then need to act as detectives to complete your case notes, unmask the murderer and finally conclude the case where your team could walk away with the top detective award.
Different formats available: Three hour or full day event suitable for up to 60 clients.
·Unique team challenge
·Instruction from genuine forensic crime scene investigator
·Team bonding through disciplined team work
·Tests logical thinking and observation skills
·Improves communication skills
·Achievement through a successful arrest
The production team and technicians will set up the rooms as per the venue requirements list prior to the guests attending. The clients will then meet for coffee and the Senior Investigating Officer will introduce the day and hand over to the professional crime scene investigator who will give an introductory talk on health and safety issues surrounding the event and the use of CSI equipment.
Clients will be split into their pre-arranged teams with each team containing one team leader and specialist sections consisting of fingerprint experts, footwear experts, trace evidence experts (blood spatter / hair / fibre).
The SIO will brief the clients and police files are distributed to each team, containing case notes, the event timetable, health and safety information, suspect profiles and a police report. Members will then be asked to come up with a suitable name for their team.
Teams will head for the instruction room where they will be issued with safety equipment and will take part in hands-on instruction sessions in the use of fingerprinting methods, footwear and trace evidence (blood spatter, hair and fibre analysis) using all the current materials available to the UK police forces.
Following this, they will be kitted out in scenes of crime suits, overshoes, gloves and masks.
The Crime Scene Investigator will brief the teams on retrieving evidence and will cover crime scene protocol, evidence protection and integrity.
The teams will then proceed to the various cordoned-off crime scenes and retrieve their evidence and on completion, will proceed to the lab to analyse their findings using all the latest forensic equipment.
On completion of the analysis, the teams will discuss their findings and hand in their completed Police Report containing their crime scene evidence and their conclusions as to which of the suspects they think was guilty of the crime.
The SIO and the Crime Scene Investigator will collate the Team Police Reports and choose the most complete answers.
An award-giving ceremony will take place and photos will be taken of the winning team to be published in the following day’s “CSI News”, a copy of which will be emailed to the client.
We will organise the CSI: Murder Squad timetable around your event but please bear in mind that we require an absolute minimum performance time of three hours for the full experience. We can arrange CSI taster sessions to fit in with your existing event, which last about one hour. Full day and two-day plots are available covering various themes and we are happy to build the plot around your event, which will of course incur extra costs.
A foul murder has been committed, but no matter how hard the killer tried to cover their tracks, they left clues at the crime scene that will ultimately lead to their downfall. But can you find them in time and reveal the murderer’s identity?
In this unique Interactive Team Challenge, you will be part of the CSI team utilising methods and equipment currently employed by police forces in the UK and abroad including fingerprint identification, hair, fibre and blood spatter analysis.
With meticulous attention to detail, the event is lead by the Senior Investigating Officer and a professional forensic investigator who will teach you the methods and technicalities of CSI, hopefully leading you to your successful conclusion.
After a briefing in the “incident room” from the SIO and instruction sessions on the use of CSI equipment, you will gather in your teams and dress in full protective scenes of crime officer clothing after which you visit the crime scene to gather your evidence, which you subsequently take back to the “lab” for analysis. You will then need to act as detectives to complete your case notes, unmask the murderer and finally conclude the case where your team could walk away with the top detective award.
Different formats available: Three hour or full day event suitable for up to 60 clients.
·Unique team challenge
·Instruction from genuine forensic crime scene investigator
·Team bonding through disciplined team work
·Tests logical thinking and observation skills
·Improves communication skills
·Achievement through a successful arrest
The production team and technicians will set up the rooms as per the venue requirements list prior to the guests attending. The clients will then meet for coffee and the Senior Investigating Officer will introduce the day and hand over to the professional crime scene investigator who will give an introductory talk on health and safety issues surrounding the event and the use of CSI equipment.
Clients will be split into their pre-arranged teams with each team containing one team leader and specialist sections consisting of fingerprint experts, footwear experts, trace evidence experts (blood spatter / hair / fibre).
The SIO will brief the clients and police files are distributed to each team, containing case notes, the event timetable, health and safety information, suspect profiles and a police report. Members will then be asked to come up with a suitable name for their team.
Teams will head for the instruction room where they will be issued with safety equipment and will take part in hands-on instruction sessions in the use of fingerprinting methods, footwear and trace evidence (blood spatter, hair and fibre analysis) using all the current materials available to the UK police forces.
Following this, they will be kitted out in scenes of crime suits, overshoes, gloves and masks.
The Crime Scene Investigator will brief the teams on retrieving evidence and will cover crime scene protocol, evidence protection and integrity.
The teams will then proceed to the various cordoned-off crime scenes and retrieve their evidence and on completion, will proceed to the lab to analyse their findings using all the latest forensic equipment.
On completion of the analysis, the teams will discuss their findings and hand in their completed Police Report containing their crime scene evidence and their conclusions as to which of the suspects they think was guilty of the crime.
The SIO and the Crime Scene Investigator will collate the Team Police Reports and choose the most complete answers.
An award-giving ceremony will take place and photos will be taken of the winning team to be published in the following day’s “CSI News”, a copy of which will be emailed to the client.
We will organise the CSI: Murder Squad timetable around your event but please bear in mind that we require an absolute minimum performance time of three hours for the full experience. We can arrange CSI taster sessions to fit in with your existing event, which last about one hour. Full day and two-day plots are available covering various themes and we are happy to build the plot around your event, which will of course incur extra costs.
Teamwork is the key in this intriguing one or two part challenge cold-case as you work together and search the venue for clues to establish the facts of the case and put together whatever scenario you think may have lead to the untimely death of our victim. You will then present it to the detective in charge of the case, who will guide you through the challenge and award points for the most imaginative and accurately acted out solution and answers.
If after a well-deserved break you would like to continue, you can reconvene in the evening and go back in time to see what happened when the murder was committed. You carry forward your modern day cold-case evidence and team points and continue your investigations over a light-hearted murder mystery during dinner when the suspects from the case are interviewed and you have the opportunity to gather more facts, link the two cases together and finally conclude your investigations where your team could walk away with the top detective award.
We write a bespoke plot with a clue hunt to tie in with the history of any venue;
please contact us for a quote
Please note the clue hunt event lasts approximately 3 hours on it’s own and the murder mystery part, if selected, lasts from pre dinner drinks through to coffee.
MURDER INVESTIGATION: TEAM CHALLENGE
There’s been a murder!
An exclusive opportunity to become part of the Murder Investigation Team in the hunt for a killer.
There’s been a murder!
An exclusive opportunity to become part of the Murder Investigation Team in the hunt for a killer.
THE COMEDY WAITERS (1-5 actors)
We have a group of highly experienced, fun-loving professional actors who work together in a variety of different guises posing as waiters. Our waiters supplement the venues own staff, all supplied by “The Serve You Right Agency”. The actors will perform among the venue’s own staff during pre dinner drinks and dinner, slowly revealing their characters until the guests rumble what is going on. At the start of dessert, the actors will reveal all and then retire from the scene and leave the table-waiting to the professionals.
To give you an idea of the characters available we have “The Tramp” who makes his appearance at pre dinner drinks only to be ejected by the venue staff; the “Maitre D’” who looks after the staff and keeps an eye on the proceedings; the “Trainee Waiter” who gets everything wrong and is constantly pulled up by the boss; the “Foreign Waiter” from some unheard of Eastern European country who doesn't understand a word of English but is desperately trying to get signatures on their petition for repatriation and “The Wrong Guest” who, although they look great in their fancy dress costume, can't seem to accept that they're at the wrong event! We have several other characters to suit your individual event, give us a call to discuss your requirements.
Watch the faces of your guests as they try to work out if the waiters are for real!
We have a group of highly experienced, fun-loving professional actors who work together in a variety of different guises posing as waiters. Our waiters supplement the venues own staff, all supplied by “The Serve You Right Agency”. The actors will perform among the venue’s own staff during pre dinner drinks and dinner, slowly revealing their characters until the guests rumble what is going on. At the start of dessert, the actors will reveal all and then retire from the scene and leave the table-waiting to the professionals.
To give you an idea of the characters available we have “The Tramp” who makes his appearance at pre dinner drinks only to be ejected by the venue staff; the “Maitre D’” who looks after the staff and keeps an eye on the proceedings; the “Trainee Waiter” who gets everything wrong and is constantly pulled up by the boss; the “Foreign Waiter” from some unheard of Eastern European country who doesn't understand a word of English but is desperately trying to get signatures on their petition for repatriation and “The Wrong Guest” who, although they look great in their fancy dress costume, can't seem to accept that they're at the wrong event! We have several other characters to suit your individual event, give us a call to discuss your requirements.
Watch the faces of your guests as they try to work out if the waiters are for real!
Hercule Poirot Lookalike
“Ideal promotional character to meet and greet at your railway open day or boat trip, to travel with your passengers, pose for photographs and entertain your guests on their journey”
Martin is the only officially endorsed Hercule Poirot look-alike in the UK and his work has taken him all over Europe entertaining various high profile companies and clients.
He has entertained and worked with many celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Anna Kournikova, Stella McCartney, Jenny Agutter, Charleen Spitteri and even the last man to walk on the moon, Eugene Cernan. Martin will entertain your clients and associates at your event with his unique brand of humour and will give them a day to remember.
Please note, Martin is not available to host murder mysteries as Hercule Poirot and is under licence to Agatha Christie Ltd whose permission is required for each appearance.
Period Dancers
Why not begin your event with an Art Deco period Charleston or Lindy Hop dance display.
Afterwards, our dancers will teach your willing guests all the moves and end the session with a dance competition and a bottle of champagne for the best performers.
With awards ranging from Rockarama UK Lindy Hop Champions, UK Showcase Champions - Le Roc 2000/2001 and 20 other UK awards and trophies including six 1st places, our dancers are guaranteed to get your evening off to a flying start.
Our dancers have performed with The Memphis Belle Orchestra, Harlem, The Squadronaires, King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys, The Jive Aces, Fatman Swings, The Sinatra Show - with David Jacobs and Gary Williams and were the choreographers for the Aardman animation "Chicken Run"
Why not begin your event with an Art Deco period Charleston or Lindy Hop dance display.
Afterwards, our dancers will teach your willing guests all the moves and end the session with a dance competition and a bottle of champagne for the best performers.
With awards ranging from Rockarama UK Lindy Hop Champions, UK Showcase Champions - Le Roc 2000/2001 and 20 other UK awards and trophies including six 1st places, our dancers are guaranteed to get your evening off to a flying start.
Our dancers have performed with The Memphis Belle Orchestra, Harlem, The Squadronaires, King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys, The Jive Aces, Fatman Swings, The Sinatra Show - with David Jacobs and Gary Williams and were the choreographers for the Aardman animation "Chicken Run"
Get your event off to a flyer with our award winning dancers.
Steppin' Out Price List - All prices + vat + 15% Booking Fee
Price List
These prices may need extra mileage allowance, subsistence or accommodation added, please check beforehand.
MURDER MYSTERIES
HEN NIGHT - Up to 30 guests
One actor Total £580.00
Two actor Total £650.00
STANDARD MURDER MYSTERY - Four actor
Up to 100 guests Total £855.00
PREMIER MURDER MYSTERY - One actor
Up to 30 guests Total £530.00
PREMIER MURDER MYSTERY - Two actor
Up to 40 guests Total £620.00
PREMIER MURDER MYSTERY - Four actor with Event Manager
Up to 100 guests Total £1,160.00
DELUXE MURDER MYSTERY - Four actor with Event Manager Inc 'Ullo 'Ullo
Up to 100 guests Total £1,300.00
PREMIER WEEKEND MURDER MYSTERY - Four actor with Event Manager - (One night)
Up to 100 guests Total £1,280.00
DINNER THEATRE
DINNER THEATRE - Four actor
Up to 100 guests Total £1,160.00
DINNER THEATRE - Five actor - 'Ullo 'Ullo
Up to 100 guests Total £1,275.00
TEAM CHALLENGES
MURDER CASEBOOK - Two actor
Up to 100 guests Total £675.00
SOAP OPERA TEAM CHALLENGE
Up to 100 guests Total £1,065.00
MURDER INVESTIGATION TEAM CHALLENGE - Two actor 3 hour clue hunt format
Up to 70 guests Total Existing plot £1,060.00 New writing£1,540.00
MURDER INVESTIGATION TEAM CHALLENGE - Five actor 3 hour clue hunt format
Up to 70 guests Total Existing plot £1,300.00 New writing £1,930.00
MURDER INVESTIGATION TEAM CHALLENGE - Four actor 3 hour clue hunt and evening murder mystery format
(2 actor clue hunt / 4 actor murder mystery-existing mm plot) Up to 70 guests Total Existing plot £1,520.00 New writing £2,150.00
SPY MISSION TEAM CHALLENGE - 7 actors
Existing location/plot Total Up to 70 guests £1,545.00
New location same plot Total Up to 70 guests £1,925.00
New Plot new location Total Up to 70 guests £2,005.00
MISCELLANEOUS
COMEDY WAITERS
Total
One actor waiter £360.00
Two actor waiter £585.00
Three actor waiter £730.00
Four Actor waiter £855.00
Five Actor waiter £990.00
MIX AND MINGLE CHARACTER
Total Per actor £375.00
HERCULE POIROT
Total Per actor £590.00
Price List
These prices may need extra mileage allowance, subsistence or accommodation added, please check beforehand.
MURDER MYSTERIES
HEN NIGHT - Up to 30 guests
One actor Total £580.00
Two actor Total £650.00
STANDARD MURDER MYSTERY - Four actor
Up to 100 guests Total £855.00
PREMIER MURDER MYSTERY - One actor
Up to 30 guests Total £530.00
PREMIER MURDER MYSTERY - Two actor
Up to 40 guests Total £620.00
PREMIER MURDER MYSTERY - Four actor with Event Manager
Up to 100 guests Total £1,160.00
DELUXE MURDER MYSTERY - Four actor with Event Manager Inc 'Ullo 'Ullo
Up to 100 guests Total £1,300.00
PREMIER WEEKEND MURDER MYSTERY - Four actor with Event Manager - (One night)
Up to 100 guests Total £1,280.00
DINNER THEATRE
DINNER THEATRE - Four actor
Up to 100 guests Total £1,160.00
DINNER THEATRE - Five actor - 'Ullo 'Ullo
Up to 100 guests Total £1,275.00
TEAM CHALLENGES
MURDER CASEBOOK - Two actor
Up to 100 guests Total £675.00
SOAP OPERA TEAM CHALLENGE
Up to 100 guests Total £1,065.00
MURDER INVESTIGATION TEAM CHALLENGE - Two actor 3 hour clue hunt format
Up to 70 guests Total Existing plot £1,060.00 New writing£1,540.00
MURDER INVESTIGATION TEAM CHALLENGE - Five actor 3 hour clue hunt format
Up to 70 guests Total Existing plot £1,300.00 New writing £1,930.00
MURDER INVESTIGATION TEAM CHALLENGE - Four actor 3 hour clue hunt and evening murder mystery format
(2 actor clue hunt / 4 actor murder mystery-existing mm plot) Up to 70 guests Total Existing plot £1,520.00 New writing £2,150.00
SPY MISSION TEAM CHALLENGE - 7 actors
Existing location/plot Total Up to 70 guests £1,545.00
New location same plot Total Up to 70 guests £1,925.00
New Plot new location Total Up to 70 guests £2,005.00
MISCELLANEOUS
COMEDY WAITERS
Total
One actor waiter £360.00
Two actor waiter £585.00
Three actor waiter £730.00
Four Actor waiter £855.00
Five Actor waiter £990.00
MIX AND MINGLE CHARACTER
Total Per actor £375.00
HERCULE POIROT
Total Per actor £590.00
Price List! and various formats offered at the foot of this page