The Plot Thickens!The small town of Melchester does seem to have suffered more than it's fair share of grisly events ! Below are a list of some of our murder mystery's, to see a full description just click on a link...
The Dingle Theatre Company (Murder at Melchester Theatre)Modern Day
By 7.30pm most of the cast were changed and ready, with the exception of the leading man who was nowhere to be found. Garry Grey, Theatrical Director, was growing ever more impatient and went to look for him. He was not seen alive again. At the end of Act 1 a search party for Garry had been arranged.. it was then that he was found dead.
Murder at Miller’s HotelModern DayJust on the outskirts of Melchester in Kindersley, the staff and guests of Miller's Hotel were going about their business when a storm hit the small town and surrounding areas. The thunder roared, the lightning flashed and in the Hotel the lights blacked out. Confusion, then panic rose through it's staff and guests. When, eventually, the hotel returned to what appeared to be normality and the lights came back on, Kenneth Miller, Co-owner and Director, had been found dead. Inspected (Murder at Melchester Community School)Modern DayThe teachers and staff at the Melchester Community School had just completed a full day of teaching when they received a visit from the Lead OFSTED Inspector, Roger Newmark, and his team. Most of the pupils had left the school and interviews were being arranged with the remaining staff by one of Roger's colleagues. Roger had been left alone in the Headmaster's office after requesting that he was not to be disturbed. He was not seen again until approximately five minutes later when he was found dead. Hot Pants (Murder at Melchester Theatre)Modern Day
The Choreographer had arrived, the new Musical Director was setting up his keyboard and the dancers were limbering up ready to start their rehearsal. Suddenly, a scream was heard from within the depths of the theatre. Victoria Timothy, one of the dancers, had been found dead. Murder at Gruntfuttock HallSet in 1896
The snow had started to fall outside and the log fires had been built up for maximum warmth. All seven people were sitting down and the séance had just begun. Suddenly, the doorbell rang causing confusion amongst the guests. Nathaniel Dalrymple excused himself and went to answer the door. He was not seen alive again. Murder at Forte’s Bar-B-QueModern DayOn a warm, pleasant summer’s evening at a private residence in Coach Mews, somewhere in the town of Melchester, a small gathering of people were making use of the long hours of sunlight by having a bar-b-que. The food had been charcoaled and many a bottle of beer had been drunk. The sun had eventually gone down giving a very romantic setting for a proposal of marriage. A perfect picture - or was it? The proposal was made and then Harry Forte made a hasty retreat to his study at exactly 10.20pm. He was not seen alive again. Who Killed the Ugly Sister? (Murder at Melchester Theatre)Modern Day - Pantomime Theme
The rehearsal had gone well and the final preparations were being made for the opening night the following week. The actors had retired to the Green Room and were slowly gathering their coats and bags in anticipation for a well-earned drink at The Golden Lion. Suddenly, Valerie Argent came running into the room. Johnny Berlin, the acclaimed actor, had been found dead. The Curse of the Stuffed Hedgehog (Murder at Melchester Hall)Set in 1930’s
Since then all of the Lords of Melchester have been struck down by the Curse of the Stuffed Hedgehog and Lord Manfred Melchester was no exception. His body was found slumped over the steering wheel of his car with Petal, his favourite hedgehog, found, dead, under the front wheel. Trick or Treat (Murder at Melchester Theatre)Modern Day - Halloween ThemeOn a wet and windy afternoon in October, in the small town of Melchester, members of The Dingle Theatre Company were preparing for the rehearsal of their first Murder Mystery Evening production. The rehearsal had yet to begin and tempers were beginning to flare. Everyone had arrived at the theatre and the Artistic Director, Keith Simpson, was ready to run through the necessary information and running order needed for the performance. It was, however, proving more and more difficult to keep the various cast members on stage and Keith was becoming more and more agitated. He called a 5-minute break. The cast began their rehearsal at 1.40 pm and when Keith did not make his entrance on cue they began to get worried. Keith Simpson had been found dead. Murder at St. Margaret’s Boarding SchoolModern DayOn a fresh spring morning at the beginning of April, the residents of St. Margaret’s Boarding School and Convent were beginning a new week. ‘Morning Prayers’ had begun in the Assembly Room with all but a very few of the 225 Nuns and pupils not in attendance. Earlier that morning, in the Upper Copse, some of the members of the local community were on a rabbit shoot. It had not been a successful shoot and some of the shooters had left early. Suddenly Harry Corker, the local Entrepreneur, ran into the entrance hall. April Summers, one of St. Margaret’s pupils, had been found dead. Ye Olde Dingle Theatre Company (Murder at the Sphere)1616 - Shakespearean ThemeOn a sunny morning during the month of August, the Players of Ye Olde Dingle Theatre Company were waiting for Will Speareshake to arrive to begin the rehearsals for his latest play, ‘Much Ado About A Midsummer’s Night In Verona’. The parts had been handed out and the Players were eagerly awaiting Acts four and five of this tragic romantic comedy. When playwrights feel the urge to write, then write they must. And that is exactly what Will had intended to do. He had called for his muse before disappearing into his quarters. A little under 25 minutes later Christopher Barlow found Will, dead. Heirs and Graces (Murder at Warbrook Manor)Set in 1921
Tempers began to flare and already fragile relationships began to crumble. Alternative methods of relaxation were being sought and the Colonel had gone for a lie down in preparation for the evening’s entertainment. Suddenly a scream was heard. Sarah Potts ran into the room, whispered to Cleeves who announced that the Colonel had been found dead. Why not let us customise a murder mystery for you ?We write all our own material, so why don't you let us write one for your company or society event and customise it to your requirements? If you own a restaurant, why not hold a murder mystery evening and allow us to tailor a mystery around some dark culinary capers! Or maybe you're in charge of organising a team building event for a major insurance company? Let us come up with a few reasons why other people's life insurance is more interesting than your own. Give us a challenge! Simply click on the contact button, and we'll be in touch shortly. |
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Members of The Dingle Theatre Company were preparing for the dress rehearsal of their annual production at the Melchester Theatre. 
The members of the Hot Pants Dance Troupe were beginning rehearsals for their new dance extravaganza at the infamous Melchester Theatre. This new production was to be the start of their grand tour around the United Kingdom, first stop Melchester, beginning in approximately three weeks time. 
On a very cold January evening during 1896, in the small town of Bumpstead Tickle (population approximately 501), situated about five miles north east of Melchester, a small gathering of people were preparing for a meeting of minds with the spirit world.
The cast and crew of the Dingle Theatre Company had just finished their weekly rehearsal for their forthcoming production of 'Cinderella'. This production was only the second play they had staged since that fateful evening back in April 1999 when the then Artistic Director, Garry Grey, was murdered. 
The Melchesters of Melchester Hall suffer from a particular misfortune. Lord Alfred, the grandfather of the current Lord Melchester, was known to encourage hedgehogs onto the grounds. Lord Alfred’s favourite hedgehog, which was tame and friendly, came to be known as Pootle. Unfortunately, Pootle was accidentally shot dead as Lord Alfred cleaned his gun on the patio. Very distraught, he promptly had Pootle stuffed and mounted on the mantelpiece in the Library as a mark of respect. Alfred died a few days later on the morning of November 13th 1861 in mysterious circumstances (you really don’t want to know!).
On midsummer’s day, the Warbrook Household was preparing for an evening of jollities. The best silver had been polished, the wine had been bought and a sumptuous feast was being prepared. Everyone was busy even the Head Gardener, who had collected herbs from his herb garden to help Cook with the stuffing.