Murder at the Derby: An Interactive Mingle Mystery Night 2024

Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for this interactive murder mystery fundraising event benefiting the Creswick Theatre Company with our plans to make the building accessible.

HISTORY OF THE DERBY
Welcome everyone, to The Derby! This annual horse racing event has been run since 1875 and is steeped in tradition. The race, exclusively for three­ year ­old thoroughbred horses, takes place on the legendary dirt racetrack at Talbott Downs. The track is one and one­ quarter miles long, and in order to run in this historic race, the horses and their jockeys must first compete in numerous other races, the contest referred to as The Path to Talbott Downs. In the end, only twenty horses take to the track here at Talbott Downs, the winner leaving with money, fame and a place forever in the history books.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 
"It’s the day of the derby, and people have come from far and wide to watch, when two bodies are found in one of the stable stalls and the horse within is discovered missing, it’s up to the elite of the elite to find the killer to avoid bringing scandal down upon themselves!"

Before they Run for the Roses, these millionaires must solve a murder to clear their names…

To get tickets, one must be wealthy or know someone who is a part of society’s elite. With each step up higher in the stands, so rises the social status needed to gain entry. But even celebrities aspire to get into ‘Millionaire’s Row’, a section of viewing areas and private salons where the richest of the rich can rejoice in their wealth, drink, eat, bet on and watch the race while having their every need attended. Those with access to Millionaire’s Row were offered a unique experience this year – a chance to visit the stables to greet the jockeys and horses, and, of course, wish the horse of their choice luck before being escorted back here to Millionaire’s Row for the race. 

WHAT CAN YOU DO?
As a member of society's elite, we now invite you to book your ticket to this special night. The suspects will mingle with you, enjoying some drinks and snacks, while YOU solve the murders! 
Dress up in your fabulous Spring Racing Attire, and join in the Fashions of the Derby competition!

Don't miss this spine-tingling experience!

Please bring along some supper to share - bar will be open for the evening