How Does A Murder Mystery Work?
Murder Actually offers two kinds of Interactive Murder Mystery. Our Traditional format involves us performing to you and you establish who out of the actors is the murderer and why. You will be encouraged to interrogate the actors to solve the crime. Alternatively, we offer a fully Immersive experience, where you and the audience are characters. We will give you prompt cards for this to support you.
What Kind of Venue Can You Perform In?
We can perform anywhere. Pubs, restaurants, offices, Air B n Bs, your home – there isn’t a limit on where we can perform.
How Many People Do I need?
When we perform using our traditional format we encourage people to consider the actor/ audience ratio. EG for an audience of between 50 and 60 people we encourage a minimum of a 5 actor plot. 60-70 a six actor plot. If you have chosen our fully immersive experience we can offer a maximum of 20 parts. Please note you can have more guests, they could share a part and still can be involved. However, we need to know the maximum number of participants 1 week before the performance.
Is It Compulsory To Have Food?
No. Most of our venues include food and a significant amount of our private bookings provide food, but it is not compulsory – our events are timed so can still go ahead without any food being served.
Is There A Prize?
We provide a certificate. If you would like to provide a prize we can award it.
How Long Does a Murder Mystery Last?
Our Murder Mysteries last a maximum of 3 hours – but if you are on a time constraint please let us know and we can try to accommodate.
Why Should A Venue Host a Murder Mystery?
Murder Mysteries are a very effective method of attracting new and repeat custom. They add a service to a venue offering events, so attract people already interested in murder mysteries. They are often themed, so make ideal marketing material and they put venues ” on the map” for making memorable and enjoyable events. They also have a high profit margin and are low risk. Contact us today – Sophie@murderactually.uk to discuss it further
Why Are Murder Mysteries A Good Idea For Team Building?
They involve lateral thinking, communication, working together and creativity. They highlight different strengths within a team and enable the whole team to shine and play to their strengths. They enable a manager to assess the team in an enjoyable and lighthearted environment. By injecting creativity and fun into your team, they become motivated and the creativity often spreads back into their workspace and company.
Why Are Murder Mysteries Good For Hen Parties?
They involve working together, communicating and fun. They are an effective way of getting people to connect and do an activity. They create lasting memories.
Do I Need To Pay A Deposit?
Yes. Once we have agreed on a date for your event you will be asked to pay a deposit of 25%. A week before your show you agree to pay a further 50% of your original total. On the day of your performance you pay the remaining 25%. Please note, if you postpone your performance, while we will do our best to reschedule, this cannot be guaranteed. If you cancel your event any amount of the deposit that has already been paid is non refundable and if you cancel with less than 48 hours warning you are liable to pay the full fee. If however Murder Actually cancel your event, you will receive a full refund of any deposits paid. The exception
Please note, very occasionally there may be a discrepancy within a script. Under no circumstances are Murder Actually to be held accountable.
Force Majeure
Murder Actually accept no liability where events need to be cancelled as a result of Inclements of Weather, Acts of God, Pandemics, Strikes, Fire, Floods and Droughts.
Loss/ Damages
Murder Actually holds no responsibility for any loss or damage to any property of the clients.
Do You Bring All The Evidence?
Yes – we will bring everything that we need.
Can We Get Dressed Up?
Yes – we actively encourage this!
If you have any further questions please contact Sophie Here…
