Murder Mysteries
Bespoke murder mystery games for your event, party or just at home with friends
Want to take part in your very own whodunnit? Tell me your theme, who's playing and a few extra details, and I'll produce a set of scripts for you and your guests to enjoy an evening like no other!
Tailored murder mystery scripts take around 40 hours to complete (at least 1 week’s work), so the more notice you can give me, the better. Pricing ranges from £200 to £400, depending on your requirements.
For a more affordable option, why not get one of my off-the-shelf murder evenings adapted for you? Themes available include:
Hallowe’en
English country village
Victorian
Girl band
Pantomime
If you're obsessed with panto, it's time to put it all BEHIND YOU
I love pantomimes! Terrible jokes, silliness, and good clean(ish) fun for everyone.
I’ve written a number of pantos, and am happy to create one for your am dram group without the fees and copyright issues from buying a commercial script. Plus I can add in all your local in-jokes and adapt for your cast.
All the usual stories can be done, and I can make it as traditional or modern as you like – a twist in an old favourite can bring the classics back to life.
Sample of
Dick Wittington
Scene 5: In the Duke's chamber
The Duke is reclining on his cushions again, reading a big book called “Very Grim Fairy Tales” or similar. He notices the audience.
Duke: Oh no, not you plebs again. I thought I could smell something disgusting.
We hear a loud knocking at the door.
Duke: Come in, I suppose
Enter Nasty Norman and Bozo Bob.
Duke: Nasty Norman, Bozo Bob. How revolting to see you again. Do not sit down, won’t you.
Bob starts to sit, then stand, then sit again, and looks confused.
Duke: Norman, what is that preposterous fool doing?
Norman: Not sure, Boss. I think it might be the Hustle.
Duke: Well tell him to stop, that bobbing up and down is making me seasick.
Norman: Yes, boss. Stop it, Bob. Done it, boss.
Bob stops.
Duke: Good. Now. What news, my fine fellows, what have you found out in your usual horrible way?
Norman: Found out Dick Whittington’s on ‘is way to London, boss. Going to audition for Strictly Fame Factor. Make ‘is fortune. Marry yer daughter.
Duke: Is he, indeed?
Norman: He is, boss
Duke: And you heard this first hand, did you?
Norman: I did, boss
Duke: Iiiiiiiiiiiiinteresting. I feel something eeeeevil coming on.
Bob: I had that once an’ all, but me nan made me drink syrup of figs and that sorted it out good and proper.
Duke: (after an exasperated pause) Norman?
Norman: Yes boss?
Duke: Eject this idiotic throw-back from my chamber at once.
Norman: Yes boss. Come on, you. [He grabs poor Bob by the collar again, and drags him off]
Duke: This is indeed a most interesting piece of news. And it just so happens that I have formed the perfect plan to thwart Dick Witless and his Stupid Cat. They’ll be crushed! Humiliated! Broken! Ahahahahahah!!!
[Audience: boo hiss etc]
Duke: Of course, I’ll need an accomplice to carry out my dastardly plan. And I have just the person in mind. FIRE!
[Enter Fire]
Fire: Yes?
Duke: Ah, Fire, there you are. Tell me, why did your mother give you such a ridiculous name?
Fire: Apparently, it’s what the midwife said when I came shooting out.
Duke: How repulsive. I’m sorry I asked.
Fire: Everyone says that, sire. I’m used to it.
Duke: Well, Fire, run along a deliver a message for me to Henry Hotshot who lives in that tasteless horrible house in Faringdon
Fire: Which one, sire?
Duke: Hmm, good point. Look in my study for my address book, he’s in there.
Fire: Is he? He must be very small and flat
Duke: HIS ADDRESS is in there. Know your place, Fire.
Fire: Sorry sire. What was the message?
Duke: Get here as quickly as you can.
Fire crosses the stage quickly to stand next to the Duke
Duke: Not me, you blithering idiot, tell THAT to Henry Hotshot! Are you TRYING to drive me wild, fire?
Fire: No sire, sorry, just a misunderstanding.
Duke: Well run along, and don’t get distracted on the way by talking to any old flames
Fire: Very good sire. [Exits]
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