" Who killed the Fatman? A murder mystery…"  – Book Now for the New Show on Friday 19 November, 2010.

Join Rudolf and the elves in Xmas hi-jinks that you are unlikely to forget as you attempt to delve into the murky mystery of who killed Santa.

Dinner guests are fully involved in a Xmas pudding of alibis and motives. Santa Claus may be coming to town… but he sure ain’t leaving!

This Xmas themed Dinner Show equally could have been called, “Fatty Goes Down!” or “Trouble at North Pole!” because someone is out to get “the Big Man in Red”! Who could hate Santa enough to want to kill him? Rudolf? One of the Elves? Jenny Craig?

Wallaceville House becomes Santa’s Lair at the North Pole; where ‘time’ works differently to the rest of the earth to allow Santa to work his Xmas magic; but it could all be happening right now...

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Wallaceville House Murder Mystery Dinner Shows - In Association with “The Improvisors”

Dear Blog Reader,

Barry Cawood, is a man who writes blogs for a living: about a myriad of subjects aimed at Internet surfers and information junkies. Barry recently attended one of our 'live' Murder Dinner Shows here at Wallaceville House and wrote a review for his blog readers.

I thought his very generous review might give you a 'taste' of what it is like to actually experience a Murder Mystery Dinner Show in person.

 

FINALLY REVEALED: The Killer was ‘Flaco’ – the flamboyant Striker!

- Reviewed by Barry Cawood, Internet Blogger/ Reviewer/ Writer.

So ‘Flaco’ murdered the Coach! OR did he?

Well, he was certainly ‘arrested and charged’ by the – oddly, American accented - Detective Inspector...

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- Fact! - Murder Mystery Dinner Shows are being performed at Wallaceville House!

- Fact! - Somebody is sending out emails to our friends and clients saying there is going to be a ‘real’ murder committed during the show!

- Fact! - Mysterious goings on are making me wonder whether its true!

- Fact! - I’m freaking out!

Sorry… maybe its all the pressure of organizing the new Murder Mystery Shows here at Wallaceville House. Or maybe it’s the fact that emails are going out from my computer and messages are appearing on Facebook from a ‘fictional’ character in the Show – ‘Death Takes a Penalty’ – saying that there is going to be a ‘real’ murder during the show.

That’s crazy, of course. It is just a fictional Show invented by Greg Ellis and his amazing team of actors, ‘The Improvisers’, from idea of mine to do a Murder Mystery Dinner Show based around the World Cup. ( Go - the All Whites! ) So, it is loony, right? No real murders will be occurring. Definitely.

But I wish I knew who...

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Do you believe in miracles? I do – they happen! Recently a bolt of forked lightning struck Wallaceville castle’s lightning rod: it shot down into the tower laboratory and brought the fictional ‘Narrator’ of our new Murder Mystery to life! Yes – I mean real living, breathing and selfishly hogging the bathroom “life”…

What’s more… he thinks he is a detective… and that it’s his job to catch the murderer or murderers in the new Wallaceville House Murder Mystery, ‘Death Takes a penalty’…

NO – I’m not mad.

I have proof: this deranged ‘Narrator’s started hacking into my email, Facebook and Twitter communications and sending out “messages” in an attempt to enlist the aid of our regular Murder Mystery fans to help him solve the impending ‘crime’ or at least bring the murderer slash murderers to justice. My advice is: just play along with him. Like all creatures brought to life by lightning he is two bobbins short of a textile factory so – please – just humour him for now.

Until I can get the...

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We have planned the Murder.

It is going to take place this coming June. ( And July, August and September! )

Here is the scenario:

When the tiny South American Nation of ‘Santa Bernadino’ qualified for the 2010 World Cup the whole world was shocked. They’re about to be shocked again. At their luxurious training facilities ( Wallaceville House ) disaster and mayhem strike the hapless Santa Bernadinan team. There is foul play afoot and this time the ‘penalty is death’.

A volatile mix of prima-donna players, conniving coaches and suspicious support staff mean guests have the work cut out for them to find the murderer.

Once again, Greg Ellis, Artistic Director, and his crack team of actors, The Improvisors, tackle the murder mystery - and this time they’ve thrown the World Cup into the mix.

Whether you love or hate the beautiful game there’s plenty to love about “Death Takes A Penalty”. You get to put the performers on the spot and have them use your suggestions to fuel the...

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Wallaceville Blog Death takes a Penalty

When you are spending a significant sum of money on your wedding photographs you want them to be really special. For your photographer to have a great setting to shoot at is half the battle won. I think that choosing the right Church and Reception venues is essential to add value to the money you are spending on your photographer and Wedding Album.

Wallaceville House is a photogenic reception venue with old world charm set in private grounds with a native bush backdrop. ( see the many pics on this site for reference ) So, it’s a lovely place to have your Wedding reception and to have photos taken. Not to mention, it has the added advantage of on-site accommodation for your out-of-town guests.

But what about if we also could hook you up with an equally charming and photogenic local Church? Even better: what about if we paid for the Church for you - so that it saved you the cost of hiring a Church completely?

I started to get excited about the idea and rang my friends down at the beautiful local Wallaceville...

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You heard me right… murdered!!! In other words: killed, expunged, eradicated, exterminated… murdered! How do I know? I am arranging it!

Don’t worry tho… it is just the start of a brand new season of our highly entertaining ‘Murder Mysteries’ here at Wallaceville House. We are famous for our live original ‘Murder Mystery’ shows - which blend innocent dinner patrons, such as yourself, with actors who seem like ordinary guests but are really part of the show.

Because 2010 is the year when the ‘whole world’ goes mad over the Football World Cup and, our boys, the ‘All Whites’ will be there for the first time since the 1980’s… we are working on a Murder Mystery theme to centre around the Soccer World Cup.

Although it is still a work in progress: at the moment the idea is that Wallaceville House will become the exclusive training camp for the teams prior to the World Cup and one team who has made it into the World Cup through the back door will discover their coach murdered at the training camp!!! It should...

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Our Jazz band is tuning up and our “Fairy Godmother” is dancing about the grounds sprinkling “magical wedding dust” everywhere to ensure a “magic day” for us all. It’s all going off this Sunday 14th, between 10am and 4pm, at Wallaceville House!

For the 15th year in a row, we’ll be hosting the Best Boutique Bridal Show in Wellington in the gorgeous bush surroundings of Wallaceville House. Come and be inspired by all things “wedding”.

If you are looking for great new ideas or just want to get some advice from true wedding experts - this Bridal Show is for you.

Who’s going to be there?

14. Hair & Beauty Experts 15. Beautiful and Unique Dresses for Brides and Bridesmaids 16. Cake Wizards 17. Experienced Celebrants 18. Wedding Planners and Consultants 19. Entertainment Specialists 20. First Dance Teachers 21. Florists with flair 22. Jewelry Experts 23. Photographers 24. Suit Hirers 25. Table Decorators 26. Videographers

The 2010 Wallaceville House Wedding & Bridal Show will be your chance to...

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I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read the following headline on Stuff.co.nz:

“Fake bridal show scams thousands…

Scammers in the US set up a website advertising a fake bridal show billed as the "biggest and most extravagant" and used it to steal from thousands of brides-to-be and their vendors, who were lured by chances to win ‘fabulous gifts and prizes’.”

How cruel can these crooks be?

http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/3397869/Fake-bridal-show-scams-thousands

As the organizer of 2010 Wallaceville House Wedding & Bridal Show I totally understand how shocked and let down these poor US brides and their families must be. I want the attendees at the 2010 Wallaceville House Wedding & Bridal Show to be inspired, challenged, encouraged, pleasantly surprised and boosted in their confidence to put on the best possible wedding.

It’s less than two weeks away now so the excitement...

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Come to that, how will you remember it? After all the planning and all the work you want to slow down your Big Day. Don’t let it flash by… take time... breathe… look at all the faces… smell the flowers… savor the details… imprint it all in your memory… and take lots of great photographs!

But hey, most of all, enjoy it. Have fun… after all it’s your Big Day.

That’s why we are making sure the 2010 Wallaceville House Wedding & Bridal Show on Sunday March 14th is going to be a lot of fun too. You will love the atmosphere as you swing to the crazy sounds of “Spuds” Jazz band and drool over designer wedding gowns. You’ll be inspired by Kapiti’s famous cake makers, “Kiss and Bake Up” and be amazed by special exhibitors like “Big Mac Slabs” who make unique “wedding seats” inscribed with the name of the Bride and Groom. You will be inspired with tons of great new ideas… and reminded of some great old ones too.

I would like to extend my personal invitation to the Best Boutique Bridal Show you’ll see in Wellington...

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