Title: A Spot of Murder

Synopsis

Set in a luxury hotel, this 10-minute mini murder mystery begins when the formidable Lady Crawford collapses after afternoon tea. With suspicions falling on the hot-tempered chef, a frantic investigation uncovers secrets, motives, and misunderstandings as everyone becomes a suspect in the case.

Characters

  • Lady Crawford – Wealthy, dramatic hotel guest.
  • Chef Marco – Head chef, passionate and slightly eccentric.
  • Mr. Blackwood – Hotel manager, desperate to protect the hotel’s reputation.
  • Detective Finch – Overconfident detective who thinks he’s a genius.
  • Mabel – Maid, quiet and polite… perhaps too polite.

Setting

A luxury hotel lounge. A table with tea and cakes.

Cost – £10

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Sample script