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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

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?

Cupids Arrow (Optional Costume –Standard party Wear)

Cupid’s Arrow Introduction Agency is the brainchild of retired couple Robert and Marion Cole and is run by their daughter-in-law Scarlet. It was a retirement idea born from the fact that Robert and Marion were originally introduced through an introduction agency and they have enjoyed a long and happy marriage. But is the Agency all that it professes to be? Or does it hide sinister secrets?

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 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?

Back Behind Bars (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

John Taylor is currently serving time for the murder of his brother Nathan, a crime which John has always denied. Today he has been allowed out on a special licence to marry his fiancée Charlotte Jennings, and you are invited to the reception. Charlotte has always stood by John waiting for him to finish his sentence. She is also working hard at the fight to clear his name. But if John didn’t kill Nathan, who did?

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?

How to Murder a Millionaire (Optional Costume – 1950s)

It is 1956. Millicent Montague is throwing a party to celebrate the release of her latest Hollywood blockbuster "How to Murder a Millionaire". All the stars will all be there and Millicent is hoping that she will be able to put the past behind her. You know the sort of thing:  The rumours of her affairs, her involvement with a prominent American Politician, Her Mafia connections, etcetera etcetera. She is hoping that the film will distract people from all that. But you can be sure that someone has a grudge to bear. But would they kill because of it?

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 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?

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?

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 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?

The Night Stalkers Journal (Optional Costume –Ghosts, Vampires etc)

A journal has been found in the cellars of Killinton Hall. It apparently details the chilling account of one man’s hunt for a Vampire. Written many years ago the find has caused a lot of excitement. Kelvin Smith a noted parapsychologist is the guest of honour tonight at a special dinner of paranormal investigators where no doubt the main topic of discussion will be the journal. Should Kelvin be careful of what he says and who he speaks to? What are the causes of the mysterious deaths at Killinton Hall?

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 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!

Deck the Halls (Optional Costume – Christmas Party Wear)

The Hargreaves family have made a fortune in the Christmas decoration business and are celebrating tonight with an unforgettable Christmas party after having yet another successful year.  Patriarch of the family is Sir Declan Hargreave, who established the business many years ago. 

Tonight, he is promising to reveal some important news. Everyone is expecting him to announce his retirement and who will succeed him as head of the company. The new head will instantly be in control of a multimillion-pound business and reap the rewards that kudos would bring… Is everyone excited about this possible news – surely nothing sinister could happen at Christmas?

Twas The Night Before Christmas (Optional Costume – Christmas Party Wear)

It is Christmas Eve 1987 and you are part of Smartoys staff Christmas party.  This year, Fiona Smartley-Price (Smartoy’s CEO) has extra cause to celebrate because the company have achieved having the Christmas Number 1 toy in the shops.  Mouseville Friends is that toy and was the brainchild of Siobhan (Fiona’s daughter and a managing director of the company).  She launched the new toy along with her fiancée Noel Thurst who is a television executive that has launched an animated series based on the toys. This has just completed its first series on CBBC.  Will the celebrations continue all night long or will sinister happenings halt them?