The Company Upfront, Murder Mysteries to Die For produce a minimum of two new productions a year. From conception to production each taking around six months to create.
Not only do we have to write the script for the events leading up to and including the dastardly deed, we also have to write the conclusion, all of the character backgrounds, movements and time lines etc.
Once the characters have been created we can then get into the rehearsal stage of the new production. We have nearly thirty actors on our books and normally we begin with just a few who will learn the new parts then once we're up and running other actors will take over as required.
All we then have to do is to build the sets, collect and bag all of the visual clues, make the costumes, layout and print the answer forms, character lists and floor plans etc, etc, etc.
A dress rehearsal in front of a seasoned and experienced invited audience irons out any obvious mistakes and then the production is ready for you to invite us along to your venue and for you to have a go at using those little grey cells.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
It's Murder at Christmas!!
The first words of our newest Christmas Murder Mystery production for 2008 were put to paper at the beginning of this week (June 08).
Hidden deep in the cellars of a building located somewhere in the English countryside there is a buried metal box which is locked shut and contains the secret of Christmas past, present and future.
It is said that if any mortal manages to learn the secret they will receive powers beyond anyone's wildest dream.
The box is guarded by an array of characters, the leader being a large and portly gentleman with rounded belly and long white beard and we're sure you'll recognise the other festive protectors of the secret.
The time is just before midnight on Christmas Eve and events which lead up to a dastardly murder will unfold in this very special place.
Will the secret of Christmas remain safe? Who will die, how and why? But most importantly will there be enough Mince Pies to go around?!!!!
Hidden deep in the cellars of a building located somewhere in the English countryside there is a buried metal box which is locked shut and contains the secret of Christmas past, present and future.
It is said that if any mortal manages to learn the secret they will receive powers beyond anyone's wildest dream.
The box is guarded by an array of characters, the leader being a large and portly gentleman with rounded belly and long white beard and we're sure you'll recognise the other festive protectors of the secret.
The time is just before midnight on Christmas Eve and events which lead up to a dastardly murder will unfold in this very special place.
Will the secret of Christmas remain safe? Who will die, how and why? But most importantly will there be enough Mince Pies to go around?!!!!
Murder in Norwich
The Dunston Hall Hotel in Norfolk has just survived another Company Upfront, Murder Mystery which is more than a couple of our victim's managed to do!! The clients, EMAP wanted a production with a 'St Trinian's' theme and Murder at St Vernon's fitted the bill perfectly. This was our second production at the venue for EMAP and the 'Thank yous' and compliments at the end of the evening showed us that last night went down as well as last year's production of 'Murder at the Manor'.
Murder Mystery and Mayhem at The Bluebell Railway in 2009
Murder-Party.co.uk are pleased to announce the dates for their productions at The Bluebell Steam Railway during 2009:
All productions are staged on Friday evenings and begin at 7.30pm from Sheffield Park Station in Sussex.
The dates are: 6th March, 24th April, 15th May, 18th September, 9th October and Friday 13th November.
Enjoy pre-murder drinks (not included in price) before being invited to witness the events which lead up to and include the dastardly crime.
Then take your seat aboard the Golden Arrow, where detective packs, clues and your pre-ordered three course meal awaits you.
During your steam journey through the Sussex countryside amid the splendour of your wood-inlaid Pullman carriage, you will have the opportunity to cross-examine the surviving characters and carry out other detective tasks.
But remember to keep a lookout for those tricky red herrings, and that the murderer will deliberately lie to protect themselves.
Then complete your answer form before returning to find out if you correctly worked it out:
The price, including the Murder Mystery, three-course meal and steam train journey (in Pullman carriages) is £74.50 per person.
Call 01732 862353 or email co.upfront@virgin.net for bookings or further information.
All productions are staged on Friday evenings and begin at 7.30pm from Sheffield Park Station in Sussex.
The dates are: 6th March, 24th April, 15th May, 18th September, 9th October and Friday 13th November.
Enjoy pre-murder drinks (not included in price) before being invited to witness the events which lead up to and include the dastardly crime.
Then take your seat aboard the Golden Arrow, where detective packs, clues and your pre-ordered three course meal awaits you.
During your steam journey through the Sussex countryside amid the splendour of your wood-inlaid Pullman carriage, you will have the opportunity to cross-examine the surviving characters and carry out other detective tasks.
But remember to keep a lookout for those tricky red herrings, and that the murderer will deliberately lie to protect themselves.
Then complete your answer form before returning to find out if you correctly worked it out:
The price, including the Murder Mystery, three-course meal and steam train journey (in Pullman carriages) is £74.50 per person.
Call 01732 862353 or email co.upfront@virgin.net for bookings or further information.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Murder, Mystery and Mayhem for corporate entertaining
Wanted for Murder Detectives to Solve Dastardly Crimes
Although the dark cold evening of the autumn and winter months have a wonderful atmosphere for murder mystery events, whatever you do don't write off the summer month's.
To compliment your garden party or corporate/social event why not incorporate a summer production such as 'A Fete Worse than Death' or 'Murder at Calico Creek', both with a very summery theme.
Contact murder-www.murder-party.co.uk for full details.
Although the dark cold evening of the autumn and winter months have a wonderful atmosphere for murder mystery events, whatever you do don't write off the summer month's.
To compliment your garden party or corporate/social event why not incorporate a summer production such as 'A Fete Worse than Death' or 'Murder at Calico Creek', both with a very summery theme.
Contact murder-www.murder-party.co.uk for full details.
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