Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre
The Games Afoot
Or Homes for the Holidays us a farce murder mystery.
A “Who Dunnit” set in 1936 where the famous Broadway star William Gillette invites his cast of actors for Christmas at his Connecticut castle only for a murder to occur.
Gillette quickly channels his most famous detective (Sherlock Holmes) to find the killer before another victim falls prey.
It’s a fast-paced play filled with classic mystery tropes, Shakespearean humour, and surprising twists and turns, blending farce with suspense.
A real laugh out loud comedy.
Season: February 12 – 28.
The 1812 Theatre
Clue on Stage
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is an hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery.
The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests, each disguised as characters from a board game, assemble for an unusual dinner party; only to find themselves embroiled in murder, blackmail, and mayhem, as they try to uncover the killer amongst them.
Season: February 19 – March 14.
Gemco Players Community Theatre
2026 Murder Mystery Dinner
Dress to impress with your finest 1920’s gear! Make up a table with friends to solve the murder.
A three-course meal is provided, with vegetarian and gluten free options.
The price of the ticket includes diner, show and a glass of bubbly!
Dress to impress your most exquisite 1920’s attire, channelling the glamour and elegance of the roaring twenties.
This is your chance to don flapper dresses adorned with sequins, feathered headbands, or dapper suits completed with fedoras and bow ties. Gather a group of friends and form a table to immerse yourselves in a thrilling evening off mystery as you work together to solve an intriguing murder mystery that will unfold throughout the night.
As you engage in this captivating whodunnit, you will be treated to a delightful three-course meal that has been thoughtfully prepared to catch a variety of dietary preferences.
The menu includes delectable options for vegetarians as well as gluten-free alternatives, ensuring that all guests can indulge in the culinary experience without worry.
The ticket price covers not just the sumptuous dinner but also an engaging show that will keep you on the edge of your seat, along with a complimentary glass of bubbly to blast your detective skills and the evening’s activities.
Season: Saturday February 7 from 6 pm – 10 pm.
Eltham Little Theatre
A Tomb with a View
Is set in a sinister-an-old-library as one is likely to come across, presided over by a portrait of a grim faced, mad-eyed, old man.
There, a dusty lawyer reads a will, involving some millions of pounds.
To an equally sinister family – one member of which had werewolf tendencies, another wanders around in toga and a third member is a gentle old lady who plants more than seeds in her flowerbed.
By the third act, there are more corpses than live members left in the show, with no two dying alike! And tat about the sympathetic nurse and the author of romantic novels? Are they all, or more than, they seem to be? All is revealed as the plot twists and turns to its surprising conclusion.
Season: January 31 – February 1.
