Deadly Auction
A priceless artifact and a dead body turn an elite auction into a crime scene.
The Crime
When a renowned art collector is murdered during a high-stakes auction, teams must determine who wanted him dead and whether the priceless artifact on display is connected to the crime.
The killer is still in the room. Class tensions, buried affairs, and family secrets all point somewhere — but where? Your team must interrogate, deduce, and accuse before the evening is over.
Event Details
Duration
1.5-3 hours
Group Size
10-1,000 guests
Ideal For
Corporate events & evening entertainment
Delivery
Nationwide UK & Europe
Actors
Professional, fully costumed
All details subject to event customisation
The Theme & Experience
Step inside the story. Watch it happen. Solve it yourself.
The Setting & Theme
Deadly Auction When a renowned art collector is murdered during a high-stakes auction, teams must determine who wanted him dead and whether the priceless artifact on display is connected to the crime.
The theme draws on the very best of immersive murder mystery storytelling — brought to life by professional actors who stay fully in character throughout the entire event. Every detail of the setting, costume, and script is crafted to pull your guests deep into the world of the story.
Whether you're a seasoned mystery fan or a first-time investigator, the atmosphere wraps around you completely — immersive, theatrical, and utterly unforgettable.
"The bidding was fierce. The stakes were higher than anyone knew. And the most dangerous lot was already off the catalogue."
The Suspects
Everyone has a motive. Everyone has a secret.
The Obsessive Collector
Seymour Bitts
He'll see more of what he wants — and he wanted that lot more than anyone knew
The Grieving Spouse
Ophelia Bitts
Devoted wife or calculating accomplice? Her composure under pressure is unsettling
The Smooth Auctioneer
Jerry Bakewell
Charming, well-connected, and with a finger in every deal — including the ones off the books
The Shady Dealer
Lou Scannon
Loose with the truth and looser with provenance — every item he touches has a murky past
The Actors — In Character, In Your World
Watch the Crime Unfold
Our professional actors don't perform on a stage — they perform around you. You'll witness arguments erupt at the dinner table, overhear hushed confessions in the corridor, and catch suspicious glances across the room. The crime doesn't happen before you arrive. It happens while you're watching.
Interrogate in Character
Every actor stays fully in character throughout the entire event. Approach Lady Margaret and she'll deflect with aristocratic disdain. Corner Charles Pemberton and watch him squirm. Push Dr. Blackwood on his alibi and see the cracks appear. These aren't scripted Q&As — they're real, reactive performances tailored to your questions.
Feel the Tension Rise
As the evening progresses, the stakes escalate. Alliances shift. New evidence surfaces. Actors deliver dramatic reveals that send the investigation spinning in a new direction. By the time you submit your final accusation, you'll have lived through every twist — not just read about it.
Full Period
Costume & Styling
Live
Improvised Dialogue
100%
In-Character All Night
Pro
Trained Actors Only
Crack The Case
Your Investigation
- 1Receive the crime briefing and classified case file
- 2Meet each suspect and hear their alibis
- 3Examine physical evidence and documents
- 4Interrogate suspects to uncover inconsistencies
- 5Collaborate to identify motives and opportunities
- 6Submit your final accusation to the detective
What's Included
- Professional actors in full period costume
- Expert facilitation and hosting throughout
- Evidence packs and case files for each team
- Props and period-appropriate materials
- Scoring system and live leaderboard
- Dramatic reveal and conclusion performance
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