The Show Must Go On!

The Show Must Go On! is present-day murder mystery game for 9 to 13 guests with an English amateur dramatics theme. It is published by Freeform Games and has been written so the host can also play a character and participate in the mystery.

(I wrote The Show Must Go On! If you click on the link below and then buy The Show Must Go On! I will earn a little commission.)

the story

The Show Must Go On! is a short, introductory murder mystery full of amateur dramatics set in an English village. It is ideal as an introductory murder mystery game , and can be played in no more than an hour. The host can even play as well!

The story: In seven days, the curtain rises for the opening night of the Haberford Amateur Dramatic Society’s refreshing take on Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. However, one of their lead actors, Edna Crossley, was found dead two days ago: she had been murdered!

Now, with one week to go, the company meets in the village hall to find a replacement for Edna. Thanks to HADS’ inclusive casting policy, anyone can audition for any role—no matter their age, race, gender or experience. (Edna, playing teenage Juliet, was in her fifties.) Competition is likely to be fierce!

But why is Detective Morgan Camberwell here? Surely they can’t think that Edna’s murderer is here? (Bet you can't guess!)

how The Show Must Go On! works

The Show Must Go On! is an interactive murder mystery game, so each player receives a detailed character background including full backstory, objectives for them to achieve, and information about the other players.

Unlike many murder mystery party games by Freeform Games, The Show Must Go On! has been written so the host can also play a character and participate in the mystery.

Unlike most other games from Freeform Games, The Show Must Go On! can be played in an hour - including reading characters, briefing and the debrief. So you could play it as part of a longer party - or even with your work colleagues in your lunch break!

the cast

The cast of The Show Must Go On! includes:

Haberford Amateur Dramatic Society

• Charlie Bates: Romeo and Juliet’s stage manager and retired carpet warehouse manager
• Marley Blaylock: Garage mechanic and Romeo and Juliet’s sound and lighting technician
• Jordan Evans: Primary school teacher and new HADS member
• Lennon Hall: Retired accountant
• Riley Jones: Parish councillor
• Hayden Kennedy: Retired police officer responsible for costume and props
• Reese Mitchell: Romeo and Juliet’s director and senior executive
• Taylor Nolan: Red Lion publican and Romeo in Romeo and Juliet
• Rev Blake O’Neill: Haberford’s vicar and HADS board member (Membership Officer)
• Ellis Walsh: Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, HADS board member, and butcher
• Jules Wood: Retired IT manager and HADS board member

Others

• Morgan Camberwell: Police detective investigating Edna’s murder
• Avery Moon: Edna’s friend and author of the Aggie Marbles murder mystery novels

the details

In The Show Must Go On! the host organises the game - but they can also play a character. (That's up to them - they can choose just to be the host if they want.)

I really enjoy hosting - you know what's going on and can watch your friends scheme and plot and be devious to one another.

How to get The show Must Go On!

Click here to purchase The Show Must Go On! from Freeform Games.

You will be taken to the Freeform Games LLP website - follow the instructions to purchase The Show Must Go On!

Just download the game, print it out and have a great murder mystery!

Disclosure: I am a partner at Freeform Games (and I also wrote The Show Must Go On!). Feel free to ask me lots of questions! (I will also earn commission if you buy The Show Must Go On!)

Click here to purchase The Show Must Go On! from Freeform Games.