What’s on in Blackpool this summer: check out these two murder mysteries with a difference

The very best amateur theatre talent in our town will be taking to the stage in a pair of murder mysteries that are sure to shock and surprise.

Read on to find out what’s on and don’t forget to make a date in your diaries…

Get interactive with a Cluedo-inspired cast this August

Much-loved local theatre troupe the NODA award winning Bispham Castaways Community Theatre Group present A Game Of Greed And Gore this month, a Cluedo-inspired interactive murder mystery.

The return of their ever-popular interactive murder mystery nights is centred on a murder mystery weekend for the Killington Cluers hosted by their founder, Dr Benjamin Black, at his private estate. At first it seems that Dr Black has brought together his close friends and associates at Goldmarsh House for a fun murder mystery game weekend – but is there more to the group than meets the eye?

It's your turn to be the detective and find out: the audience will be able to grill the suspects and uncover their ulterior motives as they make their way around the theatre in this gripping whodunnit. Dr Black and his guests have many secrets and rivalries to discover – plus a couple of surprise guests have been invited!

Inspired by the classic game of Cluedo, A Game Of Greed And Gore by Belladonna Mysteries is directed by Debbie Flavell.

Dr Black is played by Graham Wilcock while Mrs White will be played by Avril Heywood. Cordy Jones treads the boards as Mrs Lemon and Conor James stars as Chef Green. Radio presenter and author Fern Paisley will be Nurse Brown while Judge Rose is played by Angela Crossley.

Rounding out the stellar cast are Susan Hope as Detective Grey, Ian Dodd as Professor Blau, Tracey Johnson as Madam Silver and Katie Elizabeth as Mademoiselle Rouge.

A Game Of Greed And Gore will be on at the Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road in Blackpool on August 16 and 17 at 7pm. Tickets are £12, which includes hotpot, apple pie and refreshments.

Tickets can be booked in advance here or they will be available on the door.

Try a murder mystery with a difference this September

ACT UP Blackpool will be keeping audiences on the edge of their seats with a performance of Who Killed Me? This is a murder mystery – but one with a difference.

Visit the home of Mel Pickard, an up-and-coming business whizz who's celebrating her recent promotion with her friends and family until things take a turn for the worst.

When she’s attacked, her friends and family are all under suspicion as Inspector Green and Detective Dove try to solve the crime.

The cast includes NODA amateur theatre award winner Andy Welsh as Inspector Green alongside Glen Priestley as Detective Dove. NODA nominee Charlie Towers stars as Mel with Evelina Davis as her best friend Abigail. Heath Crump plays boyfriend Nick and Andrew Dutton is Derick Deeks, Mel’s dad; Ms Martine is Carol Deeks, Mel’s mum and Declan Bracewell is Caleb.

The first in a series of plays which will be known as ‘The Inspector Green Mysteries’, Who Killed Me? is written and directed by local author Linda McKenzie.

The show will take place at the Cre8iv Little Theatre on Fleetwood Road North in the heart of Thornton-Cleveleys at 7.30pm on Thursday, September 5, and Friday, September 6. There will be a matinee performance at 2pm on Saturday, September 7.

To buy tickets (£12 adults, £10 concessions), visit here – tickets will also be available on the door. Refreshments will be available.