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!

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?

Electric Dreams (Optional Costume – 1980s)

Break out your denim jackets, neon pop socks and punk rock hairstyles as we take you back to the mid-1980s.  People are celebrating as we emerge from the depths of the miner’s strike and there is a jubilant atmosphere as the nation dreams of a brighter future.   A future that the band members of ‘Electric Echoes’ hope to embrace as they have just announced a new nationwide reunion tour after a 10-year absence.  Surely at this time of celebration, old grudges and frictions won’t resurface to spoil this special occasion?

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?

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!?

The Jewellers (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

Join Sir Giles Cordingley, Managing Director of Giles Blakeley Jewellery and Chairman of the Midland Jewelers’ Association, for a peaceful night with his fellow jewelers. But is someone jealous of his success – or do they just want him out of the way?

The Time Machine (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

Ben Chronos has been a member of Killinton Inventors’ Society for many years and is adored by the other members, but his brother thinks he is more than a little crazy. Ben has asked everyone here this evening to to reveal the project he has been working on for years – a time machine! However, all does not go to plan as secrets are uncovered and an unknown visitor makes an appearance.

The Betrayers: Final Move (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear etc)

A group of strangers meet in a castle deep in the wilderness as they compete to survive in the ultimate murder mystery. Hosted by the ever-popular Cornelia Shrinkleman, the show has moved to the hotel this evening for the grand finale – which for the first time will be held publicly in front of specially invited friends and guests.

However, in an act of complete betrayal, the show’s producer is murdered for real – who will be able to solve the riddles and crack this code – before whodunnit was makes their final move?

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!!!!

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?

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 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 Award Winners (Optional Costume – Black Tie / Ball Gowns)

And the winner is...

Whose name is inside the Golden Envelope this year?

Will it be Alison Mcfee whose debut film has caused such a stir? Or perhaps A list celebrity Naomi Piper? Whoever it is you can be certain that somebody will bear a grudge behind those false smiles of sincerity.

Would you kill to ensure your name is on the famous golden statuette?

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?