There are 6 characters in this intriguing murder mystery, which takes place at Theodore the magical illusionist’s grand finale masquerade ball, where everything is not all that it seems….
Where you, and a carefully selected few have been invited by the famous Theodore for a fun-filled afternoon tea, and to dress accordingly if you wish including a mask for full impact. The afternoon was literally full to the brim of intrigue and murder mystery solving opportunities.
We are cleverly introduced to the characters one by one which helps you to build up a picture of this intriguing and enthralling story, we are enlightened as to who they are and their backgrounds and their reasons for being there. All the actors must be commended for their excellent performances and their extremely talented believable portrayals of their characters.
These incredibly believable characters are Deveraux the butler, Theodore the magical illusionist who has invented a magical elixir, his inebriated wife Patricia, Princess Allora, Nikolai the Russian, and Veronica the magician’s assistant.
Credit must also be given to the technician Emi for all the sound effects which helped create the illusion of this wonderful masterpiece.
As the story unfolds, we are made aware of the frailty and ill health of Theodore and we are exposed to clues about this mystery, unpaid investments due, revenge, and a money-making opportunity. Theodore invites everyone to his ball offering them a once in a lifetime opportunity as he grants them their heart’s desire at a cost….created by his vile of elixir, but things take a nasty turn when a character at the ball winds up murdered!!
There is a interlude which allows the characters to circulate around the room and sit with each table to enable the audience to scrutinise and ask questions to help with their detection skills, on how to solve the murder and identify the motives behind the murder, before the final part of the mystery is revealed, with a prize for the table who guesses correctly.
The audience were gloriously entertained and allowed to interact throughout the performance and were also encouraged to write down what their hearts desire would be…. if they could get their hands on that amazing elixir at the right price. Your desires are then read out with an air of frivolity during the interlude.
Excitement and laughter filled the room throughout this performance, and great team spirit whilst competing to win. The audience were given time to disseminate, ruminate and conclude their ideas before the finale.
What an exceptional afternoon of fabulous entertainment we experienced, with intrigue, revelations, mystery, and a delightful afternoon tea. It most certainly delivered on all counts, and I cannot recommend it enough.
Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea – DBY Interactive - Everyman Theatre Liverpool Cast:-
Adam Gannon - Nikolai the Russian Businessman
Paula McCabe – Veronica the Magicians Assistant
Charlie Griffiths – Princess Allora
Neal Gavin – Theodore the Magician
Dominic Quinn – Devereux the Butler
Becky Brooks – Patricia the Magicians Wife
DBY Interactive are appearing again at the Everyman Theatre in a series of Agatha Christie style 1920’s to 1960’s Murder Mystery Afternoon Teas throughout 2026.
Rest in Pieces – Thurs 16th – Sat 18th April
Last One Standing Thurs 16th – Sat 18 h July
Reunion of Revenge - Thurs 17th - Sat 19th Sept
Check out dbyinteractive.com for all further productions which may also take place in these other venues, Storyhouse - Chester, The Atkinson - Southport and Floral Hall - New Brighton, you will not be disappointed.
Reviewer: Jill Mather
On - 13.02.26
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