Dreams (Optional Costume –Ghosts, Vampires etc)

Alex Canterbury is a 'dream analyst'. He has supposedly helped many clients to rid themselves of their nightmares... until Janet. Tonight, Alex is trying a different approach and has decided that Janet needs some public therapy, so you are all invited to try and help poor Janet achieve a much-needed return to normality. The trouble is, 'The Dreams' are becoming reality. Janet's last phone call to Alex was: "My mobile was ringing, and I woke up to find a picture of me sleeping on it taken from the other side of my bedroom. Alex, you remember I live alone, don't you?"...

Penny for Guy (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

It’s been a difficult year for public seating manufacturers Benchcorp.  Earlier in the year, a photograph went viral showing Guy, a homeless man sitting on one of Benchcorp’s benches with the caption, ‘Benchcorp: The number 1 choice for homeless bums’.  Charles, the company founder, is hosting a fireworks party and has invited Cllr Bill Green along with the hope of the council placing a large order for new benches.  Unfortunately, when Guy ends up dead in suspicious circumstances - the party is thrown into turmoil.

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?

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?

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?

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…

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?

Auld Lang Syne (Optional Costume – 1940s)

It is 1941. Sarah MacDonald is joining the WRNS and is being posted overseas.  Today is her going away party and everyone is invited to come along and say goodbye to her. What is the truth behind her leaving? Is she running away or making a new start? And would somebody kill to prevent her from going?

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!?

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?

Love’s Deadly Embrace (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

It is Valentine’s Day, and ‘Embrace’, the Introduction Agency have organised a fabulous evening meal to celebrate all those happy couples they have helped to find love during the past year.  Unfortunately, the course of true love never runs smoothly… could somebody have been hit by more than Cupid’s arrow?

Bart’s Billions (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

Your presence has been personally requested by Mr. Bartholomew Caffrey; reclusive billionaire, as he has an important announcement to make. It is unclear as to what the announcement will be, nor why he has called this event; however, there are rumours that authorities all over the world are after him in connection to crimes from forgery to armed robberies, so perhaps his past is finally catching up to him? One thing is clear though; when a Caffrey asks you to do something, you are better off doing it. For your own sake and the sake of your loved ones.

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?

Killinton Detectives Club (Optional Costume – Detectives)

Tonight is the Annual Dinner Party of Killinton Detectives Fan Club and everyone is welcome, especially if they are dressed as their favourite detective. Lady Barbara will be auctioning a signed first edition of a classic detective novel to raise money for the Club’s charity later this evening. However, before she can do so the club’s founding member, John Stanhope, is found dead and the book is missing. Had John deduced something that was worth killing for? Could there be a killer lurking amid these armchair detectives, hiding in plain sight?

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 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?

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 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?

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!

The Wedding Reception (Optional Costume – Wedding Outfits)

Guests are invited to join elderly, upper class Bertrum Wallace-Smythe and his young, unsophisticated bride, Zoë Matthews, at the evening reception to celebrate their marriage. Not everyone feels like celebrating however. Will these two very mismatched families get on - or will their dirty laundry be aired in public?

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?

Suspicious Minds (Optional Costume – Dress as Elvis)

Tonight it is the annual Amateur Elvis Presley Impersonators competition. There will be some extraordinary talent on show, no doubt. And some bad ones too! But who is so desperate to be the winner that they may kill to get the hands on the trophy. Oh and you are all welcome to dress up as the King too – if you dare!  

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 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?

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?

Silent Night, Deadly Night (Optional Costume – Christmas Party Wear)

Join us in the hotel as we celebrate the finalists of a nationwide competition to write a new Christmas carol that will be broadcast for the first time as part of the King’s Christmas message.  The finalists are all keen and eager to see if they have been chosen in the national public vote but who will stop at nothing to ensure that they are the victor?  With festive spirits, secrets and scandals high – will this silent night be somebody’s deadly night?

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?