Reasons to hold a murder mystery event

1. A murder mystery evening can be put on very cheaply using blacks as backdrop (rather than going to the time and expense of creating a set) and our plays are written to keep costume and props costs down. In essence, they can be excellent fundraisers to put on without incurring a massive outlay of costs or resources.


2. Group members left over from the main productions can be involved in murder mystery evenings. That way the group won't run the risk of losing them.


3. It's something different, which can be appealing in itself.


4. It can be used as a way to stay in touch with your audience in between major productions.


5. It could provide an opportunity for group members to direct, produce, help with sound and lighting, who don't normally get the chance.


6. It can be a way to interact with your local community in the form of sponsorship or perhaps bar licence and supplies.


7. A successful murder mystery evening can become a regular event in the am dram diary.


8. The evening can be themed around Hallowe'en, Christmas, a ladies' night or something else that would interest your audience or utilise your supply of props and costumes.


9. We are happy to work with your group to alter an existing script to suit your cast and resources.


10. If there are no plays in our catalogue to suit, we can write a completely new play for your group.


11. Extra money can also be made from putting on a licensed bar, in addition to the cost of tickets.


12. To date, I only know of one performance of our plays that has not been successful and that was down to the fact that the group spent a massive amount of money on set and costumes.