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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?
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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?
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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…
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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!
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St Valentine’s Day Massacre (Optional Costume –1920s)
It is 1929. Jack (Johnny) Johnson runs the 'Starlight Rooms', a lucrative night club. Despite living in Britain Johnny styles himself as a Chicago gang leader and the local constabulary tend to ignore him. However, when detectives find a link between a series of murders and the Starlight Rooms, the police become very interested indeed. What has Johnny been up to? Is someone trying to frame him - and if so who?
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Death and Denial (Optional Costume –1920s)
It is the roaring 1920s and following the discovery of King Tutankhamen’s tomb, there is strong fascination with Ancient Egypt. Many relic hunters have journeyed up and down the River Nile hoping to make the next big discovery. One such hunter is Egyptologist Carter Howards, who has claimed that they have made a startling discovery. In this highly competitive arena though, is all what it seems or are there greater secrets and scandal that require denial from the Nile?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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