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?

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 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 Marriage of Vanessa (Optional Costume – 1940s)

Vanessa Tobin lost her husband Gary during the war, but it is now 1945 and the war is finally over. Has she really found true love in dashing hero Captain Sam Hill? We have all been invited to the wedding reception to celebrate with her but who may be jealous of this match and who has been telling terrible lies?

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?

The Hunted (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

It’s the time of the year where the Kirk-Moulding family host the local event. Welcoming the community onto the grounds for a long traditional “get together”. The kids love it and the parents enjoy the atmosphere. But it’s not just the event going on. A serial killer is on loose and threatens the integrity of this fantastic tradition. 

After an amazing day it has now come to the evening party for the Kirk-Moulding family and parents to let down their hair. But in the background, there has already been two deaths, with many more to come!! With staff, guests and family members dying, no one is safe, not even the police!!

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?

A Talent for Murder (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

This evening, you are invited to enjoy the wrap party for the end of the latest series of the highly successful reality show, ‘UK Talent Search’. Each week, a panel of judges headed by the infamous Simeon Bullel, watch over as hopeful acts compete for the audience vote and to be crowned the victor. The show has been presented by the ever-popular Anton Deck since its inception and this year he has been working on a few surprises to entertain judges, contestants, and the audience…

Til Death us do Part (Optional Costume – Wedding Occasion Wear)

This evening, you are invited to the wedding reception of high school sweethearts, Jack and Jill Smith. The vows have been exchanged and the party is in full swing – but is everyone happy for the happy couple? Is somebody hoping that death will part them sooner than most would have expected?

Fearless (Optional Costume – Pirates)

We are celebrating the 150th anniversary of Captain 'Fearless' Falcon’s death. Captain Falcon was a merciless pirate who was responsible for much death and destruction on the high seas. It is rumoured that there was a vast treasure hidden at the Captains house, Talon Hall, but this has never been discovered. The new owner of Talon Hall, Sir Graham Buchannan will also be here tonight, along with members of the Fearless Falcon Society. Is the discovery of an old map key to finding the treasure? And would anybody kill to get their hands on so much money?

If Looks Could Kill (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

Welcome to Golden Years Retirement Village where residents enjoy their ‘golden years’.  Firm Foundations are the company who built the village on the back of profits they made trading in the beauty industry. Their Chameleon Cream was a best seller, and it has enabled them to target their core customers in an entirely different way – looking after their wrinkles and providing them with new homes!  William Graham was the founder of the company and having died ten years ago – his wife Joanne, a resident of Golden Years, is about to receive her delayed inheritance.  Tonight, will be a joint celebration as she celebrates a milestone birthday and finally learns what Michael had in store for her… In your Golden Years though, looks can be deceiving – they can even kill!

Dreams (Optional Costume –Ghosts, Vampires etc)

Alex Canterbury is a 'dream analyst'. He has supposedly helped many clients to rid themselves of their nightmares... until Janet. Tonight, Alex is trying a different approach and has decided that Janet needs some public therapy, so you are all invited to try and help poor Janet achieve a much-needed return to normality. The trouble is, 'The Dreams' are becoming reality. Janet's last phone call to Alex was: "My mobile was ringing, and I woke up to find a picture of me sleeping on it taken from the other side of my bedroom. Alex, you remember I live alone, don't you?"...

Sing When Your Sinning (Optional Costume –1920s)

It is 1926. Mable Cartwright is a spinster living in the small village of Killinton, and she often encounters and investigates unusual crimes, much to the annoyance of the local constabulary. She is here for tonight’s church fundraising party and has really been looking forward to it. However, the event turns out not be the success that she prays for as disturbing news of a death is received from the St. Cuthbert’s. Can she, with the help of the guests and the police, solve this most unholy of murders?

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…