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Take your pick from a selection of shows in various categories.
We’ve got Classic Murder Mystery themes, Parody Murder Mystery themes, our selection of Seasonal Murder Mystery themes and even a handful of shows whose themes defy categorisation but might be JUST what you’re looking for.
And if what you really want isn’t here drop us a line about creating a bespoke script just for you.
Scotland’s leading Murder Mystery company – Can You Catch the Killer – invite you to attend a truly unique evening. Sit back and relax as we perform a side splitting opening act, then get involved in the action as you get the chance to interrogate each suspect in a terrible murder! It’s an evening like no other with a story you’ll never forget.
Here’s the case detective…
Too many themes to choose from?
These are the themes that have been most popular over the past 12 months, and proven themselves the most beloved among our audiences.
MRS PEACOCK’S FEATHERS
Cluedo Theme
MIND YOUR MANORS
Murder in the Manor Theme
THE LOST SOUL OF THE LINGERING LAIRD
Haunted Scottish Castle Theme
THE SCHEME O’ MICE AND MURDER
Scottish Theme
When you hear “murder mystery” you might well think of wealthy and powerful people with over the top accents being thwarted by ingenious detectives. You might think Cluedo. You might think hardboiled noir private eyes. Our classic themes are just what you’re looking for.
Good for: Everyone! We highly recommend this mystery or Mrs Peacock’s Feathers if you’ve never been to or hired a Can You Catch The Killer Mystery before
Good for: Fans of film noir detective stories and black and white murder mystery classics.
Good for: Everyone! We highly recommend this mystery or Mind Your Manors if you’ve never been to or hired a Can You Catch The Killer Mystery before
Good for: People who are into eccentric Victorian stories, and who like a bit of a challenge. This mystery is a bit tougher and might be best for an audience who have seen a Can You Catch The Killer show before and know the ropes.
Good for: People who are soon to be married, who like horses/horse riding, or who like a BIG challenge. This mystery is one of our hardest and might be best for an audience who have seen a few Can You Catch The Killer shows before and know the ropes.
Good for: Anyone! Works best in the summer time!
These themes are for the true fans! Want to crack a case at your favourite wizard school? Or in a galaxy far far away? Want to become a double 0 agent? Or a pirate? Look no further.
Good for: fans of Harry Potter. A basic knowledge of Harry Potter it’s essential to properly understand and enjoy this show. You don’t need to be an EXPERT, but you need to know a wee bit at least.
This is an unofficial comedy parody and not affiliated with the books or films.
Good for: anyone who likes pirates! You don’t need to have a knowledge of the film series this show is parodying to enjoy it. This mystery is one of our tougher ones so if you book it be prepared for a challenge.
Good for: fans of James Bond. A very basic knowledge of James Bond will help – but you don’t need to have an encyclopedic knowledge, just the bare necessities will get you through. If you know who James Bond is… you’ll probably be fine.
Good for: Being a fan of Sherlock Holmes will help but isn’t essential, it’s all explained within the show. Be aware this mystery is one of our hardest, so if you book it you really do have to be a master detective!
You’re at a training academy for some of the most powerful warriors in the galaxy. Here masters and their apprentices are learning the sabre skills and mind tricks that will help them bring balance once again! But when a revered master turns up dead it’s up to you to figure out who’s turned to the dark side. Do or do not, there is no try. We need to stop this killer, even if it means using force.
Good for: fans of Star Wars. A decent knowledge of Star Wars it’s essential to properly understand and enjoy this show. You don’t need to be an EXPERT, but it’ll help a lot if you’ve at least seen the first six films.
This is an unofficial parody comedy and is not affiliated with the films, TV shows, etc.
So you’re looking for something special to do for Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s day or Easter? What could be more special than solving an hilarious seasonal murder mystery?
A wealthy entrepreneur, Dugray Burns the Third, has booked out the pub’s function room for a very exclusive Burns supper. Mac isn’t a fan of the pretentious Dugray, but he certainly needs the money! What could possibly go wrong?
The haggis has been addressed, the neeps and tatties are ready and raring to go, there’s only one thing missing… the guest of honour. A direct descendant of the bard himself has turned up dead! It’s up to you to crack the case… for auld lang syne.
Good for: Burns Night or any lovers of Robert Burns!
It’s Valentine’s day, there’s romance in the air, and in a dusty old bookshop called Love Stories there’s a man that everyone seems to be looking for at this time of year: Mr Right. Unfortunatly his first name is “Never”. Amoungst the dusty romance novels in Mr Right’s book shop there may well be some treasures to be found. But this Valentine’s day mystery isn’t all about love and soppy stuff. Amid all the cards, calorific chocolate and overpriced roses something terrible has happened! There’s been a murder! And only YOU can solve it.
Good for: Valentine’s day!
Who’s rabbit foot wasn’t so lucky after all? Who’s seen Fatal Attaction too many times? Can you crack this Easter Extravaganza of a mystery before you crack into your Easter eggs?
Good for: Easter!
Good for: Halloween for a LARGE audience. This theme only comes as a four actor show, which means it is more expensive, and is meant for large audiences. For smaller Halloween events please see “The Lost Soul of the Lingering Laird.”
Could this be the ghost of a long lost Laird? A team of American ghost hunters, headed by psychic investigator Simon Kick, is here to find out. But when someone shows up mysteriously dead the question is: was this a sinister act from a disgruntled spirit, or a cold blooded murder? It’s up to YOU to find out who made the gardener kick the bucket and whether Simon should give up the ghost.
Good for: Halloween!
Enjoy some dastardly deeds with a festive twist in the REAL tinsel town.
Good for: Christmas!
These themes defy categorisation, and each are as unique as you are!
Good for: people looking for a highly themed Cowboy mystery.
Good for: Fans of tomb raider, Arabian Nights, Prince of Persia. Be aware this mystery is VERY difficult and is probably best suited to people who have seen a few Can You Catch The Killer shows before.
Trouble is Ron Kords the lead guitarist isn’t just late, he’s LATE. There’s been a murder. And only YOU can get to the bottom of it. Can you crack this rock ‘n’ roll mystery?
Good for: All you rock stars! If you’re a fan of rock music this plot is probably for you. If you’re looking for a more generalised mystery it might not be!
But tonight backstabbing has taken a more literal meaning. The only truly famous judge – superstar dancer Patti O’Door – is missing… and if the shifty looks on the other three judges faces is anything to go by she’s not just running late! Looks like the Strictly Curse has struck in a new and unexpected way this year.
It’s up to YOU to get to the bottom of this horrifying murder. If you don’t… then there might not even BE a Strictly this year!
Good for: Anyone! This mystery doesn’t require any prior knowledge of Strictly Come Dancing and is a great mystery for hen parties.
Good for: Fans of the roaring 20’s and the Great Gatsby. Be aware this mystery is a wee bit tricky and it might help to have seen a Can You Catch The Killer show in the past before attempting this one. If you’re looking for a good first murder mystery, but still still want it to be set in the 1920s, consider Mind Your Manors!
Fortunately, we have a solution.
Our new MURDERLESS MYSTERY is available to book for your event. All the fun, puns, team work, and problem solving of our usual shows, but without any of that messy murder business.
We are proud to present, new from Can You Catch The Killer: CAN YOU CRACK THE CASE?
All the mystery, none of the murder.
It’s the eve of Adora and Rich’s wedding, and magic is in the air. The only trouble is someone has made off with the wedding ring, a priceless family heirloom passed down through generations of the Slam family. Who has stolen the ring that Gran Slam was going to pass on to Adora, and why?
Good for: people who don’t want any mention of murder or death at their event but do still want a fun challenging mystery that’s suitable for all ages.
Watch events unfold in a professionally performed play and then flex your detective skills and have your chance to interrogate each suspect in turn!
Bring a team or come on your own.
Fun, funny, mysterious and a good night for all.
YOU interrogate the suspects. YOU piece together the clues. YOU make the accusations.
Can YOU catch the killer?
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