The atmospheric, and potentially eerie, setting of The Black Gate in Newcastle is to be the backdrop for a murder mystery night which will see the audience embroiled in the action.
Theatre company Suspect Productions, which specialises in three-act murder mysteries, will be staging its newest story Silenced! in the historic venue, part of Newcastle Castle, this April.
And those who are keen to go along and test out their detective skills to solve the mystery are also invited to take along their own food and drink to the 'murder mystery picnic'.
The murder mystery performances will play out at the Black Gate at 7.45pm on April 26-27 where audiences will be immersed in a story, written by theatre member Kathy Paul, set in a 1920s silent movie studio.
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There plans are under way to make the first talkie but someone is out to make a killing of a different kind.
The story will play out on the second floor of The Black Gate where tables will be set up for aspiring Poirots and Marples and the would-be sleuths can try to work out whodunnit.
Those interested can book here or call 07762 766 350 or email info@suspectproductions.co.uk
The event follows another creepy night at the venue: a paranormal investigations night on April 13 which is now fully booked. For more about what's on offer there see here .
