BlackJack Theatre – Murder Mysteries

Modern, exciting murder mysteries, performed by experienced actors, where you and your team play detective; questioning the suspects and sorting the clues from the red herrings. 

Many of you will have attended or taken part in a murder mystery at some point. This is our normal format: a team of actors will perform a scripted opening scene for you, which leads to the murder. You will then get the chance to question them individually in their roles, as you attempt to unravel ‘who dunnit?’ There will be further short scenes to help you more, followed by more questioning before the denouement, when all is revealed. We have a range of plots and stories in various settings and are constantly writing more. In restaurant settings, the opening scene normally takes place before the starter, with questioning and further scenes between courses. We also provide written materials to help guests through the evening.

Murder mysteries are ideal for large parties with a difference, corporate dinners, or fundraising events, and work really well in restaurants or large venues serving food. Great for an unusual themed wedding. Well it’s always good to eat while doing a bit of detecting.

Contact us for details of our storylines. A few are outlined below. Because they rely on a team of actors (normally 6-8) we do need advance notice for Murder Mysteries wherever possible.

‘California Dying’ – It is 1970. A new band managed by a former star are having their first hit with a cover of the Mommas and Poppas classic, ‘California Dreaming’ when one of them is found dead in a Los Angeles hotel room on the day of an important TV appearance, but who is responsible?

‘Locked Into Murder’ – It is the 60th Birthday Party at the home of a wealthy businessman. A body is found locked in the family’s security room. Is there a killer and what can have happened? The clues are all there.

‘Death in Delmare’ – An exclusive island resort with an elite clientele and a skeleton staff. Someone is found dead in the jacuzzi. Is it murder and, if so, who is responsible and why? You need to find the truth.