Expect twists, surprises and a dash of mischief at Murder You Seek. Photo: Odyssey Theatre.
It’ll be a night like any other – until the lawn bowls turn deadly.
This month, a dynamic Sydney-based theatre company is set to bring the drama down to Unanderra’s Seeker Brewing with Murder You Seek.
It’s a thrilling murder mystery where rival lawn bowlers clash in a turf war soaked in secrets, sabotage and suspiciously sharp garden tools – where strangers become acquaintances and acquaintances become, well, un-alive.
With a history of delivering sold-out murder mystery events, organiser Odyssey Theatre is expecting a night like no other.
Participants will find themselves in the midst of a cut-throat lawn bowl rivalry, where two teams face off on the eve of the infamous Callaghan Lawn Bowl Cup final. Tensions are high, and alas, someone will fall victim to foul play this treacherous night.
Each participant is given a unique role, complete with a backstory and objectives that ensure they are an integral part of the story.
Will you be a member of the Berkeley Berserkers, the Spring Hill Billies, or perhaps one of the local eccentrics? Can you crack the case before dessert, or will you end up chalked out like a poorly aimed jack? Or perhaps the murderous intent is, in fact, yours …
Regardless, Odyssey Theatre artistic director Emily McKendry says there are no “small roles”.
“It’s so entertaining to see how everyone interprets their characters. A lot of people make their own costumes, and some of them blow your mind,” she says.
“The more people get into it, the more fun everyone has.
“That said, there’s no need to prep too much. Before the night you’ll get sent your character description, which helps with things like costume ideas. But really, everything you need to have a great night is given to you when you get there.”
The nature of this interactive gameplay means participants can collaborate with other guests to solve puzzles, discover clues, uncover secrets and navigate alliances in real-time, in order to outwit rivals and unmask the culprit in their midst, before they strike again …
Emily says Seeker Brewing provides the ideal backdrop.
“That place is absolutely fantastic. I went there when the Seeker team had just taken over the space and it has been transformed,” she says.
“There will be ’rounds’ during the night where characters receive instructions. Some will mean that they have to approach people they don’t know, but without the usual fear of approaching strangers, because it’s all part of the event.
“A few drinks helps keep the atmosphere fun and courageous, and after these events, the feedback is always around how much people enjoyed meeting people they might never have talked with otherwise.”
Lace up your flat-soled shoes and prepare to sleuth … Murder You Seek takes place at Seeker Brewing on Thursday 19 June. Tickets cost $39 – book via Odyssey Theatre.
