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Murder at the Manor (Optional Costume –1920’s/Classic Upper-Class Family)
It is 1922 and Lord and Lady Digby are hosting an elegant evening in their home to celebrate the anniversary of their marriage. Rose Digby, the daughter of our hosts, has been away for some time and is looking forward to her first social occasion since her return home. Her parents have arranged for her to meet a dashing young man they believe is the perfect suitor, but will she fall for him? Who is keeping a secret tonight? Perhaps the butler can shed some light on the situation….
Book nowMurder 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?
Book nowSing 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?
Book nowThe 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!
Book nowBeneath 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?
Book nowA 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?
Book nowA 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…
Book nowThe 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?
Book nowA Midsummer Murder (Optional Costume –Smart Casual or your best tie-dye hippy!)
A strange circle of stones has been found on land belonging to Killinton resident, Amos Wheatley. Archaeologists believe this could be an ancient monument to rival Stonehenge and is of huge significance. Amos and a fracking firm, who are also interested in the land, are not so sure! Will interested parties be set on murderous intent to achieve their goals?
Book nowFearless (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?
Book nowThe 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?
Book nowThe 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?
Book nowMaria’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?
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