Part Game, Part Comedy - ALL Murdery!
Trickster Ltd returns to Oamaru!
We are thrilled to be invited again to the Ōamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations with a Victorian murder mystery incorporating this year’s theme - Growing For Gold!
The truth lies buried deep in the alluvial pay-dirt of the past!
See the full programme on the VHC website here.
One Night Only!
Thursday November 14th, 2024
6 - 8:30pm at the Star & Garter, Ōamaru
$75 / $70 for a group of 8+
Ticket includes nibbles and drink on arrival.
Funerary dress code: black as the darkest night!
What is an interactive Murder Mystery?
Cluedo brought to life!
You play detective in a team with your friends tasked with solving the case in just 2 hours! There are three suspects (played by us) who you will question in order to get to the truth… (Scroll down for handy hints!)
A helpful sleuth
To assist with your investigation is a respected local of note, Reverend Silence, who assumes the role of lead investigator in the absence of the police! Your investigation will run smoothly so all mourners have a fair chance to crack the case!
Interactive Murder Mystery!
YOU are the detective!
Suspects, Clues, Connections and Drinks!
The key to solving our murder mysteries is interaction.
You’ll interview odd suspects, examine kooky clues and untangle an interconnected plot brimming with late-Victorian era character - all with a drink in-hand!
Could it be the Hotel Keeper, the Railway Worker or the Politician?
Investigative Tricks!
How will you investigate?
(Photos from previous Murders For Hire taken in Dunedin by Lara Macgregor and Sinead Jenkins.)
Question the suspects!
Listen for Lies!
Look for Clues
Get Playful!
Laughs galore!
Prepare your Accusation!
The Origin of the Genre
Who invented this format of entertainment?
The Murder Mystery Weekend was concocted in England in 1981 by Joy Swift as entertainment for a boutique hotel. The combination of live actors to interrogate and an unravelling plot are the hallmarks of the genre. She was awarded an MBE for services to tourism as the inventor of the murder mystery weekend, presented to her in 2001 by Prince Charles.
Trickster’s take on the format
While Joy’s murder mysteries occupy an entire weekend (with players also staying at the venue), we provide a much shorter, portable experience designed to take place with canapés or prior to a meal.
Once you’ve solved the case we vanish into the night allowing you to relax and socialise with your fellow detectives.