Death on Demand have the following Murder Mystery Themes ready to go. However, if you have an upcoming event or special occasion where you’d like a custom made Murder Mystery, we can tweak existing scripts – or even write a brand new script just for you and your event – for an additional fee. Get in contact to discuss these options further!
Please note that our Murder Mysteries are designed for adults. Most are suitable for 16+, with the occasional one being strictly 18+ (specified alongside the specific script below).
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NEW!
Where There’s a Will There’s a Way!
(4, 5, 6 & 7 Characters)
*Available from November 2024!*
Dearest gentle Reader…
It is 1815 and it was the wish of the Late Sir Montague Brandon that his last will and testament should be read during the forthcoming Yuletide Festivities. Strangely, his relatives, and servants, seem a little too eager to attend… But watch out. The Brandon’s are an unusual family!
Written by Val Williams & Stuart Conway
Antiques & Alibis
(4, 5, 6 & 7 Characters)
*Available from January 2025!*
Death interferes with the planning meeting for the Gonildeb Social Committee. As is tradition in the small village of Gonildeb, the Valentine’s Ball is one of the highlights of the year. However, one of the committee does not live long enough to see the finalised plans. Everyone; from the milkman, the local antiques dealer, and even the police sergeant, has a motive!
Written by Val Williams, Stuart Conway & Clare Cluer
Murder Mystery Weekend:
Resort to Murder
(4 Characters)
*Available from April 2025*
As Glam Rock changes the face of music, the renowned House of Healing continues to be a sanctuary of support, enlightenment, and now, death. Hidden connections between the suspects ignite like a phoenix from smouldering ashes as they find themselves ensnared in a web of lies, deceit and … soup? In this labyrinth of intrigue, is anyone quite who they claim to be? Will Fenghuang, the serene and enigmatic guru, be able to keep everyone relaxed, chilled and at one with nature?
Written by Clare Cluer & Stuart Conway
Traditional ‘Evening’ Murder Mystery Themes
All of the scripts in this section are ideal for a traditional ‘evening’ Murder Mystery, and are around 2 – 2.5 hours long. Perfect for team building or a family get together, any time of day, with or without food!
An Unusual Twist
(3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 Characters)
It is Steampunk London, 1880, and you appear to be attending a reading of Inspector LeStrayed’s new book, “My Famous Cases and the Roles Played by Watson and Homes”. However, when the infamous killer Bill Sikes is reported dead, the evening’s events take a twist in a murderous direction….
Written by Stuart Conway
The Unsolved Case of
Jack The Stripper
(4 or 5 Characters)
Set in the Victorian era of gaslight, bustle and Jack the Ripper. Shylock Holmes and Inspector Abalone take the lead in hunting down an even more dangerous killer and some of the highest and lowest in the land become suspects.
Written by Val Williams
A Secret Murder
(4 or 5 Characters)
(1920’s version of the Doctor Maybe script)
A group of secret agents have been infiltrated by a mole, resulting in the death of at least one of their colleagues. Special agent, Jamie Bland is determined to find out who it is.
Written by Val Williams
Death with a Smile
(5 Characters)
It’s 1923, and tonight is the 25th anniversary of Lord Ponsenby-Smythe’s annual community dinner. Everyone who is attending tonight are family, staff or locals who have attended at least one of his infamous dinners over the past 25 years. In order to mark the occasion, a series of commemorative pictures will be taken. But a simple photographic pose ends in murder. How deadly can a camera shot really be?
Written by Simon New
The Curse of Upton Manor
(5, 6 & 7 Characters)
It’s 1925. You are cordially invited to Upton Manor, to celebrate the recent engagement of Lady Mabel Walker and Mr James Banks. However, not everyone is happy about the impending nuptials, and death soon interrupts the evening’s revelries!
Written by Clare Cluer
A Hole in One!
(4 or 5 Characters)
It is a significant year at the local Golf Club. A 75 year investment fund matures, but the committee cannot decide how best to spend the money. With passionate members present, each with their own ideas and plans, how far will each of them go to ensure they get what they want?
Written by Stuart Conway
Give us a Clue
(5 Characters)
It’s 1954. 6 Strangers, each with a colour related pseudonym, have been invited to a large private residence. They soon discover that each of them have something in common, along with their own mysterious secrets. When one of them dies unexpectedly, the questions will be who did it, in which room, and with which weapon!
Written by Clare Cluer
Under the Knife
(4 or 5 Characters)
Tonight is the retirement party of one of the most celebrated surgeons in the county hospital. But his final, fairly simple operation ends in unexplained tragedy. The team who assisted during the operation are also present, and it’s down to you to work out whether there was murderous intent, or whether it was just a freak accident…
Written by Stuart Conway
A Lovely Way to Die
(4 or 5 Characters)
It is the Romance Writer of the Year Awards ‘79.
The audience is full of celebrities.
One author promises a new book that will blow the lid off a number of very private
secrets. But will Beverley d’Amour live long enough to see it published?
Written by Val Williams
It’s My Party & I’ll Die If I Want To!
(5, 6 or 7 Characters)
It’s the 1985 Christmas Party for the Neptune News. The last few parties have turned into drunken brawls, especially amongst the more senior reporters. Only the diehards and the ambitious have attended. With secrets already rife between colleagues, an unexpected letter from the newspaper’s owners creates even more tensions and inflames rivalries that previously only simmered beneath the surface. How far will people actually go to advance their careers?
Written by Clare Cluer
Strictly 18+!
The Great Rock and Roll Swizzle
(4 Characters – more characters coming soon!)
It’s 2009, 30 years since the Rotten Roses formed. To celebrate the anniversary, the old band members have reformed for a one off performance. Has their old front man’s successful solo career and his recent autobiography, caused ructions between the band members? Will murder be a part of the night’s set-list?
Written by Simon New
Spiritual Slaughter
(3, 4 or 5 Characters)
Cardiff’s Official Paranormal Society (COPS) are holding their quarterly meeting in the location of their most successful investigation! About to hit the big time, with a TV show on the horizon, the leader of the society is found dead. What secrets are the members hiding? Who would want him dead? And can the dead help solve their own murder?
(Ideal script for Halloween – but can work any time of the year!)
Written by Clare Cluer
Doctor Maybe
(4 or 5 Characters)
(Modern ‘double 0’ version of the A Secret Murder script)
A group of “00” agents have been infiltrated by a mole, resulting in the death of at least one of their colleagues. Special agent Jamie Bland is determined to find out who it is.
Written by Val Williams
Last Scene Alive
(6 Characters)
It’s opening night of ‘Vampires in Vienna’, but everything goes awry when the leading lady collapses during curtain call. As secrets start to flow, and skeletons come can-canning out of closets, who’s to blame for the demise of Stephanie Harker?
Written by Clare Cluer
Special Scripts
The following script has been written exclusively for The Pilgrim Hotel, Much Birch, Hereford. The only place to see this Murder Mystery is at The Pilgrim Hotel! Take a look at their website to find out when the next Violette Szabo Murder Mystery event is taking place!
The Spy in the Red Dress
(4 Characters)
The death of a man in London indicates that a spy ring is operating in the midlands. Violette Szabo has been tasked with identifying which of the three names in the man’s notebook could be spying for the Nazis. Secrecy is imperative and time is of the essence!
Written by Stuart Conway
Halloween Season Themes
Although all our scripts work well at Halloween, we personally recommend the following as being particularly suitable for Halloween!
Spiritual Slaughter
(3, 4 or 5 Characters)
Cardiff’s Official Paranormal Society (COPS) are holding their quarterly meeting in the location of their most successful investigation! About to hit the big time, with a TV show on the horizon, the leader of the society is found dead. What secrets are the members hiding? Who would want him dead? And can the dead help solve their own murder?
Written by Clare Cluer
An Unusual Twist
(3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 Characters)
It is Steampunk London, 1880, and you appear to be attending a reading of Inspector LeStrayed’s new book, “My Famous Cases and the Roles Played by Watson and Homes”. However, when the infamous killer Bill Sikes is reported dead, the evening’s events take a twist in a murderous direction….
Written by Stuart Conway
Christmas Season Themes
The following scripts are part of our Christmas Script Rotation. Although you can choose these scripts any time of year, note that one of these will be the dedicated script from the end of November and all of December each year.
Contact us to find out which script we’re performing this year!
Where There’s a Will There’s a Way!
(4, 5, 6 & 7 Characters)
*Available from November 2024!*
It is 1815 and it was the wish of the Late Sir Montague Brandon that his last will and testament should be read during the forthcoming Yuletide Festivities. Strangely, his relatives, and servants, seem a little too eager to attend… But watch out. The Brandon’s are an unusual family!
Written by Val Williams & Stuart Conway
The Curse of Upton Manor
(5, 6 & 7 Characters)
*December 2025*
It’s 1925. You are cordially invited to Upton Manor, to celebrate the recent engagement of Lady Mabel Walker and Mr James Banks. However, not everyone is happy about the impending nuptials, and death soon interrupts the evening’s revelries!
Written by Clare Cluer
It’s My Party and
I’ll Die if I Want To!
(5, 6 or 7 Characters)
It’s the 1985 Christmas Party for the Neptune News. The last few parties have turned into drunken brawls, especially amongst the more senior reporters. Only the diehards and the ambitious have attended. With secrets already rife between colleagues, an unexpected letter from the newspaper’s owners creates even more tensions and inflames rivalries that previously only simmered beneath the surface. How far will people actually go to advance their careers?
Written by Clare Cluer
Strictly 18+!
Death with a Smile
(5 Characters)
It’s 1923, and tonight is the 25th anniversary of Lord Ponsenby-Smythe’s annual community Christmas dinner. Everyone who is attending tonight are family, staff or locals who have attended at least one of his infamous Christmas dinners over the past 25 years. In order to mark the occasion, a series of commemorative pictures will be taken. But a simple photographic pose ends in murder. How deadly can a camera shot really be?
Written by Simon New
The Unsolved Case of
Jack The Stripper
(4 or 5 Characters)
Set in the Victorian era of gaslight, bustle and Jack the Ripper. Shylock Holmes and Inspector Abalone take the lead in hunting down an even more dangerous killer and some of the highest and lowest in the land become suspects.
Written by Val Williams
An Christmas Twist
(3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 Characters)
Christmas version of “An Unusual Twist”
It is Christmas in Steampunk London, 1880, and you appear to be attending a reading of Inspector LeStrayed’s new book, “My Famous Cases and the Roles Played by Watson and Homes”. However, when the infamous killer Bill Sikes is reported dead, the evening’s events take a twist in a murderous direction….
Written by Stuart Conway
Weekend / Multiple Day Murder Mystery Themes
Double Or Quits
(4 Characters)
It’s 1922. Exactly one year on from the sudden and unexplained death of local millionaire and casino owner, Edward Dell, his relatives are gathering at the family home to celebrate his life. However, a friendly intimate celebration seems to be far from their minds as secrets and resentments are unearthed. Will everyone survive the weekend, or will death once again rear its ugly head?
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Written by Clare Cluer
A Sting in the Tale
(4 Characters)
As a thank you for your most generous donation to the Thespian’s Benevolent Fund, Mr Michael Penz, invites you to a fun-filled weekend of murder (not really) and good food. The weekend will be hosted by Kate Penz’, ‘Murder Mystery and Heritage Company’.
The Penz’s have hired the Dell House private country hotel in Malvern and prepared a ‘Steampunk’ Victorian Murder Mystery to be performed by The Company on the Friday evening and a black tie dinner on the Saturday.
Fear not, no actual murders will take place! … or will they?
Written by Clare Cluer & Stuart Conway
Resort to Murder
(4 Characters)
As Glam Rock changes the face of music, the renowned House of Healing continues to be a sanctuary of support, enlightenment, and now, death. Hidden connections between the suspects ignite like a phoenix from smouldering ashes as they find themselves ensnared in a web of lies, deceit and … soup? In this labyrinth of intrigue, is anyone quite who they claim to be? Will Fenghuang, the serene and enigmatic guru, be able to keep everyone relaxed, chilled and at one with nature?
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Written by Clare Cluer & Stuart Conway
Didn’t find a theme you fancied? Don’t worry, we have more! Or we can even write a bespoke script just for you for a small fee! Contact us to discuss a theme or idea!