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?

The Great Christmas Murder (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…

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!

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?

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?

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!

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?

The Haunting by Moonlight (Optional Costume –Ghosts, Vampires etc)

The Room You Are Having Dinner In Tonight Is Haunted.

It is said that an awful murder was committed in the dining room and the victim cannot rest until the bloody act has been avenged. Can the local researcher and fellow of The British Institute of Parapsychology and his colleagues find out the truth or will his investigations lead to tragedy and death?

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?