More than a murder mystery in Dickensian London

Marley was dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. The question was – how did he die and who killed him? This drama begins as a murder mystery in Victorian London. It offers a glimpse into the backstories to the characters described in Charles Dickens works.  Dickens created around 989 named characters and many of… More More than a murder mystery in Dickensian London

A Murder at Easter – The Egg and Spoon Race murder mystery

Benedict Egg meets Runcy Spoon Benedict Egg and Runcy Spoon were locked in a vicious battle. Both were rivals in the field of electronic innovation. Both were concerned about the problem of sustainable energy. Both were racing to find a solution. But only one could win The Egg and Spoon Race Benedict Egg with Al… More A Murder at Easter – The Egg and Spoon Race murder mystery

Hallowe’en Party

First published in the UK in  1969 Hallowe’en Party  by Agatha Christie features Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. The mystery novelist Ariadne Oliver attends a Hallowe’en party where teenager Joyce Reynolds  claims that years ago she witnessed a murder. She says that,  as she was so young at the time, she had not realized it was a murder. However no-one believes her and she storms… More Hallowe’en Party

July 23 – Birthday of the author Raymond Chandler

Raymond Chandler was born on July 23 in 1888. He is best known for the character of Philip Marlowe. This tough but extremely ethical “private eye,” was the main character throughout most of his works. Although born in America, Raymond Chandler spent most of his early life in England. After studying in London, he travelled to France and Germany… More July 23 – Birthday of the author Raymond Chandler

The Happytime Murders

Rumours of The Happytime Murders have been going on for years. Devised by Brian Henson (son of Jim Henson) back in 2008 this project was to be an R-rated puppet project. Now it seems the project is moving forward. The IMDB lists it as being in development and various film websites are noting its progress and change… More The Happytime Murders

Fancy a Murder Mystery Show?

Murder Mystery dinner theatre is an interactive show. The best shows feature professional actors to play the victims and suspects. They are experienced at encouraging audience participation in the production as the murder unfolds. It’s more than just watching a play – it’s like being part of the action! The audience is tasked with determining the method, motivation and… More Fancy a Murder Mystery Show?

Too Many Cooks

A report in todays Mail Online confirms that having too many cooks in the kitchen at once leads tempers to reach boiling point. In a poll, conducted by Wren Kitchens &  Bedrooms, respondents said they were annoyed by men attempting to help but ending  up making a mess, and by people persistently interfering with the preparations for dinner, including… More Too Many Cooks