An interactive online murder mystery set in 1920s Antarctica, from Sharp Teeth Theatre and The Wardrobe Theatre
Calling all budding detectives! Your crime-solving expertise is required at a remote exploration outpost deep in Antarctica, for there has been a murder so dastardly it will make your blood run cold. Can you solve the mystery of famous explorer Albert Ross’s icy death?
Prepare to travel to the barren landscape of Antarctica, where you play detective. You’ll interrogate the suspects and attempt to unmask a murder with your fellow audience members. Only you can solve this case, as you pit your wits against some of the UK’s most talented performers and improvisers.
Digital Culture Award 2021 – Shortlisted
“Satisfying, funny and cleverly plotted, Murder on Ice is hard to beat for sheer enjoyment.”
★★★★★ The Stage
“There’s real delight in improvising with others and watching the group dynamic shift with events.”
Financial Times
“Elevates murder mystery beyond the realms of the traditional whodunit into a hilarious online experience perfect for a lockdown family night.”
★★★★ A Younger Theatre
“It was an hour and a half of fun, interaction, and a great whodunnit mystery, presented by thoroughly likeable actors and well-realised characters.”
Punchboard Reviews
“In true murder mystery style we had a great time getting to the solution and it looked like the cast did too.”
2nd From the Bottom Reviews
“Turn detective for the evening in this mind-boggling, tense interactive masterpiece.”
Northampton Chronicle & Echo
HOW IT WORKS:
You will need to log on to Zoom for this experience and will need an internet connection. You will be provided with a link and password to access the performance on the day of the performance – this will be via email. During the majority of this experience you will be broken into smaller groups for interactive tasks. If you are attending with others on different devices and want to take part together, you should change your Zoom name to the same team name on arrival in the room.
An original co-production by Sharp Teeth Theatre and The Wardrobe Theatre
Director – Stephanie Kempson
Written By – Peter Baker
Additional Writing – Eleanor Nawal
Additional Devising – Alice Lamb, Lucy Harrington, Douglas Walker, Megan Vaughan-Thomas & Stephanie Kempson
Cast – Peter Baker, Lucy Harrington, Alice Lamb, Eleanor Nawal, Douglas Walker
Designer – Zoe Brennan
Tech Director – Jack Drewry
Associate Director – Megan Vaughan-Thomas
Dramaturg – Matthew Whittle
Accent Coach – Daisy Higman
Technician – Oli Wareham
Producers – Alice Massey, Stephanie Kempson & Matthew Whittle
Graphic Design – Jack Drewry & Matthew Whittle
Original Photography – Adam Fung
Trailer – Chris Hicks
Special Thanks To – Bristol Old Vic, Rebecca Molloy, Rachael & Rick Procter-Lane, Hammerpuzzle, Jack Offord & Closer Each Day Company
Sherlock In Homes 2 was created with support from Arts Council England
