The After Show Party (Optional Costume – Black Tie / Ball Gowns)

Having all been interviewed on the infamous Jenny James Show that morning, light-hearted teasing turns to full-blown arguments as interviewees condone each other’s’ behaviour. But when one of them ends up dead, there’s a more serious matter to be discussed – one not suitable for the likes of day-time television. Time to call in the detectives!

Ding Dong Murder on High (Optional Costume – Christmas Party Wear)

The Killinton Bell Ringers Have Had a Very Busy Festive Season And Are Celebrating Their Successes Of The Past Year By Having A Christmas Party Here At The Hotel.  Everyone Is Welcome to Join In The Festive Fun!

Some Of the Bellringers Are Really Hoping To Let Their Hair Down And Enjoy Themselves After Recently Falling Victim To Some Tabloid Filth Published About Them By An Upcoming Local Journalist.  The Journalist Is Discovered Dead Though - And Who Was Responsible?

Gold, Frankincense & Murder (Optional Costume – Christmas Party Wear)

Welcome to the celebrations of the first night of Sleeping Beauty pantomime, at the Emerald theatre.

The first night was a runaway success, it’s looking like Jack will be able to save his beloved Emerald theatre from closure.

Sleeping beauty was awakened, but were their secrets that were also awakened, and should Golden Secrets have been left to lie?

The Toy Boy (Optional Costume – Wedding Outfits)

Mary Langford has been widowed twice, but they were both long and very happy marriages. So you’d think she’d be content with her memories. Sir Robert Langford OBE, her second husband, was CEO of the British and Commonwealth Petroleum company and left Mary a huge fortune. So why is she getting married a third time? And to a man young enough to be her son! At least it has the blessing of her daughter, Jemimah.  Or does it?

The Deal (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

The Deal, a new game show, is being piloted this weekend. All the contestants, their friends and relatives have been invited to stay together at the hotel to get to know each other before the cameras roll the following day – the first mistake made by the production company. Its second mistake? Choosing to use the contestants for the game show rather than the great crime thriller that is set to unfold over the course of the evening.

Murder Beyond the Manor (Optional Costume – Dinner Jackets & Ball Gowns)

This evening, Lord & Lady Jacobson are hosting a party in honour of their son’s engagement to socialite Champagne Oxton. With the Jacobson manor undergoing substantial refurbishment, the very wealthy Jacobsons are hosting the party at the hotel, and you’re invited. Tonight, is supposed to be an evening of celebration – but will everything go to plan? Perhaps – but it depends on who’s plan!?

Happy Hearts Marriage Bureau (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

Join Kathryn Freemantle, owner of Happy Hearts, as she throws a party to celebrate her 100th couple getting married as a result of her introductions. The course of true love never runs smoothly, however, and old jealousies start to re-surface - but would this be motive enough to kill?

The Diplomats (Optional Costume – Dinner Jackets and Ball Gowns)

The leader of the small European state of Transcovia has been invited to the UK for a diplomatic reception. The revelation that oil has been found in the tiny country is big news. But who will stop at nothing to get the drilling rights? Is someone jealous of the Ministers success? And are there any skeletons in his cupboard that if revealed, could ruin his career?

The Crash (Optional Costume –1920s)

It is 1929 and Harry Grimshaw is a self-made millionaire and very successful business man. But this weekend we learn that Wall Street has crashed and Harry could end up being destitute. It’s at times like this that you learn who your friends really are – and your enemies.

Maria’s Birthday Surprise (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

Tonight you are invited to a surprise Birthday party for Maria Whitehouse. But as the celebrations get underway, what terrible skeletons tumble out of the family closet and ruin the party?

The Time Traveller’s Wife (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

This evening, Henry George Wells is hosting the annual general meeting of The Quantum Leapers. A group set up to further the research into time travel. This evening promises to be an exciting event – famous movie star Martin Mackleby will be making an appearance and Henry has promised an exciting revelation. Unfortunately, the suicide of his wife Hannah might put a dampener on the proceedings. Did the time traveller’s wife really kill herself or is something more sinister taking place?

Murder on the Dance Floor (Optional Costume – Black Tie / Sparkly Dress)

Style TV, is new to the UK. Owned by Australian media magnate Greg Copeland, the TV company is set to go head to head in an all out war with BBC's 'Strictly' this year. Their new dance show, 'Step Up & Dance'  promises to be big & brash.  Fronted by TV host Sam Delaney, the show will have notorious musical star P.J. McQueen as lead judge, who makes Craig Revel Norwood seem like a pussycat!!   Tonight will be an opportunity for one lucky person to join the show.

The Practice (Optional Costume – Doctors & Nurses)

Dr Alan Parfitt is senior partner of the local surgery and is retiring tonight. The Doctor is a well-respected pillar of the local community and also works with the local police assisting them with evidence and forensics. Does somebody bear a grudge against the doctor and would they take revenge?

The Retirement Party (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

Join Thomas Quentin as he retires as accounts manager from Carnell Hydroware. But is Thomas happy to retire or has he been forced out?  Who wants his job enough to commit murder?

The Hen Party (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

Alison and Andy are to be married! Alison is hosting her hen party at the hotel this weekend, and we’re all invited. But will Alison’s happiness be shattered when some dark secrets come to light over the course of the evening? And what of her fiancé? Is he all he seems to be?

Game, Set & Match (Optional Costume – Tennis Player)

Lorna Davis was the shock winner of the latest ATP ranking event, beating her arch rival Sky Sommerville in the final, which Sky did not take well as she was the clear favourite to win. Lorna is delighted as it has now qualified her for Wimbledon. She is resolute that one day she will win the tournament and this could be her time!!

Lorna burns with a desire not only to win tennis's greatest competition but also to prove a point and to shame some of the biggest names in the tennis world, for Lorna hides a dark secret, a secret she has harboured for some time and is now fixed upon humiliation and revenge. In her eyes no one will get in her way and there is only one result..... Game, Set & Match!!!!

The Wedding Reception (Optional Costume – Wedding Outfits)

Guests are invited to join elderly, upper class Bertrum Wallace-Smythe and his young, unsophisticated bride, Zoë Matthews, at the evening reception to celebrate their marriage. Not everyone feels like celebrating however. Will these two very mismatched families get on - or will their dirty laundry be aired in public?

Beneath the Mask (Optional Costume – Superheroes etc)

The Killinton Sci-Fi & Comic book Society are holding their annual convention.  This year it promises to be a very special one as the society are planning an exciting visit to the world’s biggest convention in San Diego, California.  Everyone who has paid the £5000 registration fee for this, will tonight have the opportunity to win back that fee and go to the USA completely free of charge… but will everyone get to go or does somebody have alternative plans?

The Police Station (Optional Costume – Police Costumes)

Sgt Catherine Yardley has arranged the annual party for her colleagues at the local provincial police station. Every year out of politeness, she invites the chief constable. This year, for the first time ever the chief has accepted the invitation. Will the police be able to let their hair down as usual? And why has the chief decided to come along anyway? Is there trouble in the ranks?

A Darker Shade of Murder (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

You are welcomed here tonight for the official launch of JH Enterprises, headed by the wife of Brendan Hawthorne. Hawthorne Industries previously owned by Brendan ceased trading and is now under investigation. With pensions pots running dry Investors monies swallowed up, and a marriage on the rocks, will investors seek revenge, will relationships become full of suspicion, has a well know face returned to the scene? And will there be Murder tonight?

Injustice (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

Alan Gilbraith has spent the last 30 years in jail for the murder of his wife, Loren. Except that a body was ever found.  And he has always denied that he killed her. So what is the truth?

Too Many Cooks (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

Tonight is the Gala dinner being held before filming starts for the finale of TOO MANY COOKS, with an important invited audience of which you are a member. Steve Patterson, celebrity chef will be hosting. Is Steve the same as he is portrayed on television or is he even nastier and is £100,000 a prize worth killing for?

The Haunting by Moonlight (Optional Costume –Ghosts, Vampires etc)

The Room You Are Having Dinner In Tonight Is Haunted.

It is said that an awful murder was committed in the dining room and the victim cannot rest until the bloody act has been avenged. Can the local researcher and fellow of The British Institute of Parapsychology and his colleagues find out the truth or will his investigations lead to tragedy and death?

The Fashion House (Optional Costume – 1920’s Glad Rags)

It is 1926. The biggest fashion designer of the decade is organising a fashion show and cat walk at your hotel tonight. Many of the latest designs will be on show. But are any of the designs totally original? Is someone jealous of what’s on display? And would somebody kill if the money was right?

Murder Under the Mistletoe (Optional Costume – Christmas Party Wear)

It is Christmas in 1899 and the Prime Minister, Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, is hosting a lavish party. Spirits are high at the turn of the century, commerce and politics are doing well. It is also 7 years since the infamous Jack the Ripper was last active. But is everyone who they say they are? And has the Ripper really finished his work?

Murder, Murder on the Wall (Optional Costume – Pantomime Characters)

In a new competition, members of the public have been given the chance to audition for a part in London’s West End revival of, ‘Snow White’.  The producers are looking to cast a new leading lady and are eagerly awaiting the contestant’s efforts. 

We are now at the final and you have been invited to witness who will be crowned as the new pantomime queen and earn themselves a lucrative Westend contract.  However, what dirty laundry will be washed in this public event?  Who has been on the casting couch?  Is someone so determined to a get a part that they would be prepared to commit murder, murder on the wall?

The Great Christmas Mystery (Optional Costume – Christmas Party Wear)

Alex Holmes, the great, great, great grandchild of the famous Victorian detective has followed in Sherlock’s footsteps and has themselves established a reputation for solving the unsolvable. Tonight is the Metropolitan Police Commissioner’s Christmas ball.  A whole host of VIPs have been invited and of course Holmes and their good friend Dr Watson are on the guest list… however, when the Commissioner is discovered dead in a sealed room deep in the depths of Scotland Yard – Holmes is brought into action once again…