Time is running out if you want to help solve the latest murder mystery at Bobcaygeon’s Globus Theatre while enjoying canapes and a buffet-style dinner.
Murder at the Snowball Ball runs for six performances at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays from November 14 to 16 and 21 to 23, with opening night already sold out.
The Lakeview Arts Barn will be transformed into a festive ballroom for this murder mystery dinner theatre experience inspired by the hit Netflix historical romance series Bridgerton.
“We always try to bring something timely and exciting to our murder mysteries, and the Snowball Ball is no different,” says Globus Theatre’s artistic director Sarah Quick in a media release. “This year the theme is inspired by the captivating universe of Bridgerton.”
According to a description of the show in the release, “The Snowball Ball is the highlight of Winterton’s social calendar. All the townsfolk are dressed to impress and regaling one another with glad tidings and gossip.”
“But one guest is about to receive a frosty reception and when the dancing and merriment is interrupted by murder, the festivities become fractious and everyone is out to save themselves. As insults fly and accusations hit hard, the audience must turn detective and find out which of the guests is treading on thin ice. Fun, comedy, and mayhem are in this hilarious dinner theatre experience.”
“Many of our guests use the murder mystery as an opportunity to dress to impress, so we thought a ball would be a fun way to immerse everyone in the elegance and charm of the holiday season,” Quick says.
“It’s the perfect chance to showcase your finest attire and get lost in the world of glamour and intrigue while unravelling the evening’s mystery. And yes, there will be the opportunity to dance!”
Written by Globus Theatre artistic producer James Barrett, Murder at the Snowball Ball features some of Canada’s best improvisers and performers, including Chris Gibbs, Dave Pearce, Jennine Profeta, and Kerry Griffin, along with Linette Doherty, Maya Doherty, and Kelly Burrows.
Suitable for adults and children 12 and older, Murder at the Snowball Ball runs at the Lakeview Arts Barn (2300 Pigeon Lake Rd., Bobcaygeon) from Thursday, November 14 to Saturday, November 16 and from Thursday, November 21 to Saturday, November 23. Opening night on Thursday (November 16) is already sold out, with only limited tickets available for both Saturday evening performances.
Seating in the Lakeview Arts Barn will be set up cabaret style, with eight people per table (individual seats or entire tables can be booked), with audience members enjoying dinner while the performance takes place all around the room. Doors open at 6 p.m., with canapes served at 6:30 p.m. and the show beginning at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $100 plus tax and fees and be ordered online at globustheatre.com or by calling the box office at 705-738-2037 (toll free at 1-800-304-7897).
