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In association with the Really Horrid Production Company and Die Laughing (two groups that stage Murder Mystery Events in the North Buckinghamshire area with whom Steve and David perform) we have developed a number of Murder Mystery Events Packs.

The scenarios are designed for events (usually dinners) at which the actors interact with the guests. One or more "murders" takes place during the course of the event, and the guests have to work out "who dunnit".

Given the interactive nature of the events, there is no fixed script! The actors are provided with a narrative arc ("the plot"!) and character information, and they improvise dialogue - with each other and with the audience - to make it all happen! We also provide printable graphic resources to support your event.

Each scenario is provided as a downloadable set of files. A document outlining the plot, sequence of events, arguments, motives back stories and guidelines as to how best to stage your event and a set of high quality PDF files which, depending on the scenario, include business cards, posters, incriminating evidence, newspapers cuttings, table cards listing the main characters, solutions sheets and so on to enhance the event and provide 'souvenirs' for your guests.

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A Recipe for Murder - Murder is on the menu at a new restaurant launch party!
Dead Men Don't Get Dessert - A gangster themed murder mystery set in Prohibition Chicago.
I'm Your No. 1 Fang - It's launch night for a new horror film, but the horror gets too close!
LepreCON - A convention of Faerie fans may have proved the existence of the Fair Folk - or is something more sinister afoot?
Mates Meet Again - The blood runs free at a school reunion!
Media Murder - Betrayal and backstabbing in the world of Television!
M'Nango Valley - Evil deeds surround the opening of a new theme park!
Murder at the Manor - Upper class murders at a country estate in the 1920's.
Oliver... with a Twist - Twenty years on and Oliver is still causing trouble - who'd "do anything" to silence him?
Robin Hood and his Merry Menace - Murder and skulduggery with a historical re-enactment society!
Theatre of Horror - Murder most foul with a Theatre company!
Who Sleighed Santa - The big red fellow takes a tumble! Is it bad for his elf?

We are also pleased to undertake bespoke commissions to create a title to your specifications. So if you have a particular theme or plot in mind for your event, please contact us and we can discuss the details!


Titles available:

Recipe for Murder logoA Recipe for Murder
4f 3m
Clint Plumb has gathered his loyal customers and a number of special guests to announce the exciting plans for a new extension to his venue incorporating a new restaurant and guest wing. But what he reveals is not quite what everyone expected and tempers fly! Sordid secrets, recriminations and blackmail finally end in a double murder!
Licensing: This murder mystery pack is published through Lazy Bee Scripts. To learn more and to make an application to perform the murder mystery please visit Lazy Bee Scripts.

A recipe for Murder

Recipe for Murder logoDead Men Don't Get Dessert
3f 4m
The city of Chicago, 1929. A top secret meeting of the leading gangsters and criminal minds of the city has been organised by Sal Capone. The objective; to sign a syndicate pact to combine forces and unit against the Feds. But the arrival of PI Mike Slammer, a gumshoe hated by all the gang leaders present, changes the course of the evening. Slammer has an alarming revelation about an undercover Federal agent among the gathered fraternity but is murdered before he can give the name. Which of the felons was the murderer? Designed for a cast and audience in Gangster and Molls costume!
Licensing: This murder mystery pack is published through Lazy Bee Scripts. To learn more and to make an application to perform the murder mystery please visit Lazy Bee Scripts.

A recipe for Murder

 I’m your number 1 fang!I'm Your No. 1 Fang!
4f 3m (and also available as a 3f 4m mix)
It’s the special launch night for the latest Halloween horror movie from Buena Pasta Pictures, “I’m your number one fang!” All the great and the good of the movie industry, along with critics and backers are gathered to hear from the producer and director and meet members of the cast. But nothing goes according to plan. It seems that the studio boss, is not happy with the picture and then someone starts re-enacting the grisly events of the movie in real life, as two of the VIP guests are murdered! But who is responsible?
Licensing: This murder mystery pack is published through Lazy Bee Scripts. To learn more and to make an application to perform the murder mystery please visit Lazy Bee Scripts.

I’m your number 1 fang

 I’m your number 1 fang!LepreCON
3f 3m
At the monthly meeting of LepreCON – a group for those who celebrate fairies, pixies and other fair folk, the members are shocked to hear that two of their company have finally tracked down a Leprechaun and claimed his pot of gold and will be using their new found wealth to start a new life in the south of Spain. But it soon appears that this incredible source of the cash may not be true! Soon recriminations, revelations and dissent throw the meeting into chaos and before the evening is out, someone dies. Who committed the grisly deed? Designed for a cast in Fairy / fantasy costume!
Licensing: This murder mystery pack is published through Lazy Bee Scripts. To learn more and to make an application to perform the murder mystery please visit Lazy Bee Scripts.

LepreCON collage

Mates Meet Again logoMates Meet Again
5f 2m
A school reunion is gate crashed by the domineering headmistress Deirdre Blackburn. Tempers fly and Deirdre gets more than just detention! Which member of staff or former pupil did the deed?
Licensing: This murder mystery pack is published through Lazy Bee Scripts. To learn more and to make an application to perform the murder mystery please visit Lazy Bee Scripts.

Mates meet again

Media Murders logoMedia Murder
3f 4m
Television moguls Max and Maggie Burdock host the launch of a new channel, but will their plans be scuppered by their avenging daughter, a rebel celebrity or the intellectual powerhouse that is Channel Elite?
Licensing: This murder mystery pack is published through Lazy Bee Scripts. To learn more and to make an application to perform the murder mystery please visit Lazy Bee Scripts.

Media Murder

M'nango Valley logoM'Nango Valley
4f 3m
Adventurer and explorer Oregon Smith is opening an African theme park based on some rather warped concepts. Will he get away with it? Not with the local aristocracy and some environmental activists to deal with! You can read more about the exciting M'Nango Valley theme part on the park website - www.mnangovalley.co.uk.
Licensing: This murder mystery pack is published through Lazy Bee Scripts. To learn more and to make an application to perform the murder mystery please visit Lazy Bee Scripts.

M'Nango Valley



Murder at the Manor logoMurder at the Manor

4f 3m
Sir Clive and Lady Worthington-Jones, two eccentric English aristocrats, have always lived their lives according totheir own rules. When their moral crusader daughter, Dora, becomes engaged to an ambitious MP, who wants to gain votes at the next election bystamping on corruption, drastic action is called for…
Licensing: This murder mystery pack is published through Lazy Bee Scripts. To learn more and to make an application to perform the murder mystery please visit Lazy Bee Scripts.

Murder at the Manor


Oliver... with a Twist!Oliver... with a Twist!
4m 2f
A fund raising dinner for the Twist Foundation ends in disaster when the wealthy philanthropist, Oliver Twist, is found murdered. Set 20 years after the events of the novel, Oliver has gathered a number of his former associates for the meal. Who would "do anything" to silence him? Designed for a cast in Dickensian period costume!
Licensing: This murder mystery pack is published through Lazy Bee Scripts. To learn more and to make an application to perform the murder mystery please visit Lazy Bee Scripts.

Oliver... with a Twist!


Robin Hood and his Merry Menace LogoRobin Hood and his Merry Menace
4m 2f
A Robin Hood themed dinner for the Historical Re-enactment Society descends into chaos as the wife of the chairman is murdered. It seems that everyone had a possible motive, but who committee the heinous crime. Luckily one of the members of the committee is also a Police Constable and with his help the case can be solved… Designed for a cast in Robin Hood themed costume!
Licensing: This murder mystery pack is published through Lazy Bee Scripts. To learn more and to make an application to perform the murder mystery please visit Lazy Bee Scripts.

Robin Hood and his Merry Menace

Theatre of HorrorTheatre of Horror
4f 3m
The Style Theatre - A fading repertory theatre company. In its day, it was famous for fabulous and spectacular shows - but now it is struggling to make ends meet. Internal rivalries, disagreements and weak management have all contributed to its downfall. When business entrepreneur Liam Dwyer offers to turn the company's fortunes around, artistic director, Richard Venables agrees to follow his advice, but he has his own contentious ideas!
Licensing: This murder mystery pack is published through Lazy Bee Scripts. To learn more and to make an application to perform the murder mystery please visit Lazy Bee Scripts.

Theatre of Horror

Who Sleighed Santa logoWho Sleighed Santa?
4f 4m
A group of VIP guests have a rare treat to spend an evening with the legendary Santa Claus. Rumours are rife that the great man has a big announcement to make, but what he says is not quite what everyone expects to hear. Before long Santa is murdered. Who could do such a thing? The list of possible suspects is not short!
Licensing: This murder mystery pack is published through Lazy Bee Scripts. To learn more and to make an application to perform the murder mystery please visit Lazy Bee Scripts.

Who Sleiged Santa?

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