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Burlesque Themed Murder Mystery

Bump Off at the Grind – Large group script

Welcome, one and all, to Burlesque!  A world of bumps, grinds, teases, corsets, lash extensions, pouts, stage lighting and smoke awaits you!  Nothing is what it seems here and everyone has a gimmick.  Some showing a little more, other’s showing a little less, with fans, umbrellas, wings, balloons, glitter and other accessories adding to the erotic mystique that make up Burlesque!

Pin-up glamour, steampunk, erotic gothic and rockabilly fashion all sit comfortably together in The Grind, the city’s best known burlesque venue.  The troupe are all dressed up and ready to go!

Unfortunately for everyone, this evening’s entertainment has had to be cancelled.  Ivor Merkin, the owner of The Grind, has been found dead in the girl’s dressing room amidst all the feathers, pasties, tit tape and fans.  With the backstage area only accessible to the dancers, bar staff and other troupe members, someone here clearly had more than teasing on their mind when they arrived this afternoon.  The question is… who?

Large Group Murder Mystery Game

Bump Off at the Grind – Large group script

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Whats in the kit

How do these games kits work?

These games require 7-13 cast and involve the rest of the audience by getting them to ask pre-set questions – which are provided to them on paper by the inspector at the start of each round.

They run in a similar way to a dinner party, so are an ideal first choice for novice hosts and acing teams with little or no experience running large scale events.

These games work best as a sit down event with 6-12 tables of guests, with a suspect on each table.

As a rough guide these mysteries take approximately 2-3 hours to complete with a three course meal.

During the game the audience will listen to five short sets of dialogue from the cast and pose pre-scripted questions (which the cast answer with pre-scripted answers). There are three rounds which can be evenly spread throughout the night or, if preferred, the question and answer rounds can be bunched together into one large round.

At the end of the final round the guests are given time to decide who is the murderer, and once the guests have decided who did it, how and why (i.e. the murderer and motive) they will complete the answer sheet and hand it in.

How these games usually run.

Introductory Round: Introductions by the cast and the facilitator “inspector character”.
Rounds 1, 2 and 3: Scripted dialogue from the cast, followed by pre-set questions and answers.
Concluding Statements and solution: conclusions by the cast and denouement from the inspector.

There is one “inspector character” who acts as a facilitator during the event and is essential to the cast.

Reducing the cast size will reduce the length of time required to solve the mystery.

Introducing the suspects

The inspector can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work.  We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role.  Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.

Inspector Hugh Jorgan – The policeman responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way,  has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!

The Suspects:

Rosie Cheeks – Stage kitten.
Bright and bashful, Rosie brings a fairy tale look to her corset and skirts.

Snappy O’Shea – Compere.
Lithe and tempting, Snappy has a clear voice and is just the girl you need to work up an enthusiastic audience.

Foxy La Flash – Photographer.
Foxy has legs to die for.  She is never without her camera and steampunk accessories.

Scarlett Von Rouge – Wardrobe cat.
Red-headed and feisty, Scarlett has an eye for detail and is a whizz with pasty glue.

Gillian Tease – Bartender.
Tempting and stylish, Gillian opts for a rockabilly look.

Kitty LaMuff – French cabaret act.
With legs and cancan frills, Kitty has a French accent and a frivolous charm.

The inspector can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work.  We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role.  Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.

Inspector Hugh Jorgan – The policeman responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way,  has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!

The Suspects:

Rosie Cheeks – Stage kitten.
Bright and bashful, Rosie brings a fairy tale look to her corset and skirts.

Snappy O’Shea – Compere.
Lithe and tempting, Snappy has a clear voice and is just the girl you need to work up an enthusiastic audience.

Foxy La Flash – Photographer.
Foxy has legs to die for.  She is never without her camera and steampunk accessories.

Scarlett Von Rouge – Wardrobe cat.
Red-headed and feisty, Scarlett has an eye for detail and is a whizz with pasty glue.

Gillian Tease – Bartender.
Tempting and stylish, Gillian opts for a rockabilly look.

Kitty LaMuff – French cabaret act.
With legs and cancan frills, Kitty has a French accent and a frivolous charm.

Penny Sweets – Candy vendor.
Never without her vending tray, vodka jelly shots and change, Penny is tempting and truly scrumptious all by herself.

Havanna Hurricane – Guest performer.
The Marilyn Munroe of burlesque, Havanna is always in demand and dresses to show off her buxom figure.

The inspector can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work.  We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role.  Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.

Inspector Hugh Jorgan – The policeman responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way,  has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!

The Suspects:

Rosie Cheeks – Stage kitten.
Bright and bashful, Rosie brings a fairy tale look to her corset and skirts.

Snappy O’Shea – Compere.
Lithe and tempting, Snappy has a clear voice and is just the girl you need to work up an enthusiastic audience.

Foxy La Flash – Photographer.
Foxy has legs to die for.  She is never without her camera and steampunk accessories.

Scarlett Von Rouge – Wardrobe cat.
Red-headed and feisty, Scarlett has an eye for detail and is a whizz with pasty glue.

Gillian Tease – Bartender.
Tempting and stylish, Gillian opts for a rockabilly look.

Kitty LaMuff – French cabaret act.
With legs and cancan frills, Kitty has a French accent and a frivolous charm.

Penny Sweets – Candy vendor.
Never without her vending tray, vodka jelly shots and change, Penny is tempting and truly scrumptious all by herself.

Havanna Hurricane – Guest performer.
The Marilyn Munroe of burlesque, Havanna is always in demand and dresses to show off her buxom figure.

Miss Demeanour – Security.
Fond of black catsuits, and never without a set of cuffs to round up the rowdy, Miss Demeanour is not a girl to mess with.

Bella Von Kiss – Singer.
Big and beautiful, Bella Von Kiss makes the most of her natural curves and is truly tantalising on stage.

The inspector can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work.  We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role.  Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.

Inspector Hugh Jorgan – The policeman responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way,  has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!

The Suspects:

Rosie Cheeks – Stage kitten.
Bright and bashful, Rosie brings a fairy tale look to her corset and skirts.

Snappy O’Shea – Compere.
Lithe and tempting, Snappy has a clear voice and is just the girl you need to work up an enthusiastic audience.

Foxy La Flash – Photographer.
Foxy has legs to die for.  She is never without her camera and steampunk accessories.

Scarlett Von Rouge – Wardrobe cat.
Red-headed and feisty, Scarlett has an eye for detail and is a whizz with pasty glue.

Gillian Tease – Bartender.
Tempting and stylish, Gillian opts for a rockabilly look.

Kitty LaMuff – French cabaret act.
With legs and cancan frills, Kitty has a French accent and a frivolous charm.

Penny Sweets – Candy vendor.
Never without her vending tray, vodka jelly shots and change, Penny is tempting and truly scrumptious all by herself.

Havanna Hurricane – Guest performer.
The Marilyn Munroe of burlesque, Havanna is always in demand and dresses to show off her buxom figure.

Miss Demeanour – Security.
Fond of black catsuits, and never without a set of cuffs to round up the rowdy, Miss Demeanour is not a girl to mess with.

Bella Von Kiss – Singer.
Big and beautiful, Bella Von Kiss makes the most of her natural curves and is truly tantalising on stage.

Fanny Delight – Ticket collector.
Athletic and able to cavort energetically around the stage, Fanny is a Delight by name and a delight by nature!

Vontessa Marietta – Historically themed act.
With her mediaeval-styled corset and hair, Vontessa is a passionate woman who likes to dominate.

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Customise this game

This game can be customised to fit your event for an additional fee.

It’s hard to give “ball park” figures for what different customisations would cost however we’ve attempted to HERE.

Please do contact us for a free quote if you would like any customisations on your game before purchase.

Remember… if you just need 1 extra person, or 1 less person, why not have someone play the inspector role?

The inspector can usually be male or female as the “for real” inspector can simply invent a new name for themselves.

Some hosts prefer to play the inspector role as it means they can work on the catering while the round plays out amongst their guests.

 

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