This sold-out amazing murder mystery was created, written and directed by the very talented actress Becky Brooks of DBY Interactive, who transports those attending to a past era seamlessly.
There are six characters in this intriguing murder mystery, set in 1939, which takes place at Hope Manor where a carefully selected few have been invited by the infamous self-exiled millionaire Lieutenant Earnest Wilson, for an afternoon of intrigue, revelations and mystery.
The audience have to solve the mystery which unfolds and at the beginning of the performance are cleverly introduced to the characters one by one; this helps to build up a picture of this intriguing and enthralling sinister story as they tell a little about their background and their reasons for being at The Manor. These incredibly believable characters are Joan Wilson mistress of The Manor who is married to the mysterious Lieutenant Earnest Wilson, played by Samantha Alton. Samantha has also appeared recently in Irish Annie's Christmas Show at the Royal Court Theatre, and will be appearing in Under The Mersey Moon and Desperate Scouse Wives.
Edna, the underestimated housemaid is played by creator, Becky Brooks, the flirtatious family doctor is played by Neal Gavyn, and the slightly seductive American character Rose Justice is played by Katie McKenna; all of the actors are extremely talented in their portrayals. Credit must also be given to technician, Ben for all the sound effects which helped create the illusion of this wonderful masterpiece.
Amongst the handpicked guests and their notorious reputations is the mystery writer and amateur detective, commanding character, Christopher Carter, played by James Dorman, who was invited by his long-lost cousin who suspects that not everything is as it seems at The Manor, and is commissioned to help in casting some light on the undetected covert goings on.
When a body is found dead, and not by natural causes, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of betrayal and family secrets. As the story unfolds, members of the audience are exposed to clues about this mystery, which involves love, jealously, betrayal and unearthed family history.
The audience is asked to split into teams and to jot down notes about clues, motives and decide on the killer/s. There is a pause in the story when the characters circulate around the room allowing each team to put questions to them to help with their detection skills; also to help them decide who the murderer or murderers are, before the final part of the mystery is revealed and there is a prize for the team who guessed correctly before the performance is brought to an end.
The audience were enthralled, excited and showed team-spirited competition by the shed-load as they were given time to disseminate, ruminate and conclude their ideas.
This was an exceptional afternoon of intrigue, revelations, mystery, and afternoon tea, it most certainly delivered on all counts, and I cannot recommend it enough.
DBY Interactive are appearing again at the Everyman Theatre in Murder Mystery,: The Talent Show Afternoon Tea on 19th and 20th December 2025.
Check out dbyinteractive.com for further productions, you will not be disappointed.
Reviewer - Jill Mather
On - 07.12.25
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