'Fringe Benefits' Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Cluedunnit present their brand new, specially commissioned 'Original Agatha
Christie style Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre' show "Fringe Benefits" set
in 1930's London.
London based Impresario Cosmo Smallpiece is in
the final stages of putting together the very first 'Fringe Festival' to
be presented in England. He has invited five of the most original and
talented artists to audition to be the headline act of the Festivals
Opening Night Gala show. Rivalry, rumours and revenge abound as each
artist vies for the converted position...but would they kill for it?
Cluedunnit
are one of the longest running 'murder mystery' companies in the world and
have been presenting their mysteries for over 35 years in the UK.
The team from Cluedunnit greeted everyone at the door, with performers already mingling in the room, talking with the dinner guests.
Taking us back to the early 1930s – with performers and diners like dressing in a style reminiscent of an age gone by – the host Cosmo Smallpiece went around to each table and introduced the evening for us.
Set with the task of choosing the best act to headline the very first London Fringe Festival, the performers began each of their pieces, each determined to be the chosen act, one of which was so determined, they would even murder someone who stood in the way of their success!
*(DRAMATIC SOUND EFFECT)*
Armed with several clues and our own observations, the audience was tasked with working out who had committed the murder, and fast. They’ve already murdered once, so who can guarantee they won’t do it again!
This was a night not to be forgotten, as we discovered how many little signs went unnoticed and worked together to decipher which clues were evidence and which would draw attention away from the true killer.
In a fantastically interactive show, the performers never break character when interacting with the guests, even when they’re busy playing with their “glowing magic boxes” (ie. phones) often proclaiming WITCHCRAFT! when met with anything not found in their decade.
If you’re looking for a quiet night out, taking in a relaxing show – this isn’t for you.
But if you’re up for a night of murder, mystery and intrigue, make sure you don’t miss this one (and bring backup, every good detective needs a trusted partner).