Waiter, there's a murder in my soup: immersive theatre in London

[caption id="attachment_4619" align="alignnone" width="1024"]Actors in Water There's a Murder in My Soup gathering around the piano The actors sang, dance and acted so well![/caption]

 

This weekend we found an unusual way to have fun in London - theatre and dining all at the same time! Here's what we got up to, from Robert, aged 14 and Jess, aged 18.

Robert says:


Mum, Jess and I found ourselves about to hear the legendary prima donna Marchioness du Jour perform; people would kill to hear her sing! However, we never actually got to see her in the flesh as she was found dead minutes before her scheduled performance. Detective Susan Gusset was on the case and what followed was an afternoon of clue solving, music and fine dying. The restaurant at the Troubadour theatre, a group of eccentric suspects and a three course meal: these could only be the ingredients for an immersive whodunnit and a recipe, for success.

I’m a huge fan of immersive theatre and Waiter, There’s a murder in my soup was a brilliant afternoon out. Transported back to the 1940s, Mum, Jess and I followed Susan Gusset as she unravelled the murder of the Marchioness du Jour, and found out who did it. The play – including songs – took part around the meal, which meant you could chat, and try to solve the mystery, between courses. We were given a case file to work things out and the whole performance was really different to anything we’d seen before.

[caption id="attachment_4621" align="alignnone" width="1024"]Robert and Jess reading the case notes for the Murder Mystery Robert and Jess read the case notes[/caption]
The food:

Further adding to the experience was the meal, which was truly delicious. There was a great array of options (including vegan) and I decided on the roasted squash soup, seabass and chocolate fudge brownie sundae. The play was performed in an actual restaurant so it was no surprise how good it was; you could say the food was to die for.

[caption id="attachment_4622" align="alignnone" width="1024"]Delicious desserts at Waiter there's a murder in my soup Delicious desserts![/caption]

In conclusion we all really enjoyed Waiter, There’s a murder in my soup. The whole cast was entertaining and I particularly liked the Irish priest who kept popping up behind me. The actual whodunit was good, as was the food and all in all it was a great, and unusual way to spend an afternoon in London.

Jess says:


I'd never been to a piece of immersive theatre before, so I wasn't really sure what to expect. I was ready to spend an afternoon ducking people's gazes, out of fear of being involved! Luckily, I was not picked upon and I had a really fantastic time.

[caption id="attachment_4624" align="alignnone" width="1024"]Antonio Fingerelli - one of the suspects Antonio Fingerelli - one of the suspects[/caption]

 

"Waiter, there's a murder in my soup" managed to combine two of my favourite things - theatre and food. It seems no surprise that I really enjoyed the experience. The plot was interesting, the play was well acted, and all three of us laughed throughout. I loved that we were sitting in the restaurant - essentially part of the set. This meant that the actors interacted with us, asked us questions, and we could see them up close. It definitely felt more engaging than a normal play or musical.
The food:

The Studio 5ive restaurant is a real restaurant, so the food was delicious. All three of us really enjoyed our various courses between the play's acts, and I had a particularly lovely mushroom wellington.

[caption id="attachment_4623" align="alignnone" width="1024"]Mushroom Wellington Jess enjoyed her Mushroom Wellington[/caption]

Overall, I had a really enjoyable time at "Waiter, there's a murder in my soup". The play was funny, the food was great, and it was an exciting, lighthearted way to spend an afternoon. I would definitely recommend it.

Disclosure: We were given a pair of complimentary tickets to see Waiter, there's a murder in my soup (and we purchased a third one!), but no one from the company had any input into this blog post.

Waiter there's a murder in my soup is on until 19th March. Tickets cost £49.50 including a three course meal (Tue - Thu), £55.00 including a three course meal (Fri - Sun), £19.50 for the show only (no food included with this ticket) (Tue - Thu)  or £25 show only (no food included with this ticket) (Fri - Sun).

I should also say that this all happens in Wembley, which has so much to offer now - there are loads of shops and things to do in the area and the restaurant we went to (see below!) is less than five minutes from Wembley Park station (Metropolitan and Jubilee Line).

 

 

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Family Travel Times: Waiter, there's a murder in my soup: immersive theatre in London

Sunday 8 March 2020

Waiter, there's a murder in my soup: immersive theatre in London

[caption id="attachment_4619" align="alignnone" width="1024"]Actors in Water There's a Murder in My Soup gathering around the piano The actors sang, dance and acted so well![/caption]

 

This weekend we found an unusual way to have fun in London - theatre and dining all at the same time! Here's what we got up to, from Robert, aged 14 and Jess, aged 18.

Robert says:


Mum, Jess and I found ourselves about to hear the legendary prima donna Marchioness du Jour perform; people would kill to hear her sing! However, we never actually got to see her in the flesh as she was found dead minutes before her scheduled performance. Detective Susan Gusset was on the case and what followed was an afternoon of clue solving, music and fine dying. The restaurant at the Troubadour theatre, a group of eccentric suspects and a three course meal: these could only be the ingredients for an immersive whodunnit and a recipe, for success.

I’m a huge fan of immersive theatre and Waiter, There’s a murder in my soup was a brilliant afternoon out. Transported back to the 1940s, Mum, Jess and I followed Susan Gusset as she unravelled the murder of the Marchioness du Jour, and found out who did it. The play – including songs – took part around the meal, which meant you could chat, and try to solve the mystery, between courses. We were given a case file to work things out and the whole performance was really different to anything we’d seen before.

[caption id="attachment_4621" align="alignnone" width="1024"]Robert and Jess reading the case notes for the Murder Mystery Robert and Jess read the case notes[/caption]
The food:

Further adding to the experience was the meal, which was truly delicious. There was a great array of options (including vegan) and I decided on the roasted squash soup, seabass and chocolate fudge brownie sundae. The play was performed in an actual restaurant so it was no surprise how good it was; you could say the food was to die for.

[caption id="attachment_4622" align="alignnone" width="1024"]Delicious desserts at Waiter there's a murder in my soup Delicious desserts![/caption]

In conclusion we all really enjoyed Waiter, There’s a murder in my soup. The whole cast was entertaining and I particularly liked the Irish priest who kept popping up behind me. The actual whodunit was good, as was the food and all in all it was a great, and unusual way to spend an afternoon in London.

Jess says:


I'd never been to a piece of immersive theatre before, so I wasn't really sure what to expect. I was ready to spend an afternoon ducking people's gazes, out of fear of being involved! Luckily, I was not picked upon and I had a really fantastic time.

[caption id="attachment_4624" align="alignnone" width="1024"]Antonio Fingerelli - one of the suspects Antonio Fingerelli - one of the suspects[/caption]

 

"Waiter, there's a murder in my soup" managed to combine two of my favourite things - theatre and food. It seems no surprise that I really enjoyed the experience. The plot was interesting, the play was well acted, and all three of us laughed throughout. I loved that we were sitting in the restaurant - essentially part of the set. This meant that the actors interacted with us, asked us questions, and we could see them up close. It definitely felt more engaging than a normal play or musical.
The food:

The Studio 5ive restaurant is a real restaurant, so the food was delicious. All three of us really enjoyed our various courses between the play's acts, and I had a particularly lovely mushroom wellington.

[caption id="attachment_4623" align="alignnone" width="1024"]Mushroom Wellington Jess enjoyed her Mushroom Wellington[/caption]

Overall, I had a really enjoyable time at "Waiter, there's a murder in my soup". The play was funny, the food was great, and it was an exciting, lighthearted way to spend an afternoon. I would definitely recommend it.

Disclosure: We were given a pair of complimentary tickets to see Waiter, there's a murder in my soup (and we purchased a third one!), but no one from the company had any input into this blog post.

Waiter there's a murder in my soup is on until 19th March. Tickets cost £49.50 including a three course meal (Tue - Thu), £55.00 including a three course meal (Fri - Sun), £19.50 for the show only (no food included with this ticket) (Tue - Thu)  or £25 show only (no food included with this ticket) (Fri - Sun).

I should also say that this all happens in Wembley, which has so much to offer now - there are loads of shops and things to do in the area and the restaurant we went to (see below!) is less than five minutes from Wembley Park station (Metropolitan and Jubilee Line).

 

 

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14 Comments:

At 8 March 2020 at 06:43 , Anonymous Rachel said...

I have never done anything like this before and it sounds so good, I also like the look of Jess' Mushroom Wellington x

 
At 8 March 2020 at 12:49 , Anonymous Emma @ Adventures of a London Kiwi said...

Oooooooh, this sounds like so much fun - I'm such a huge immersive theatre fan. And it's close to where we live!

 
At 8 March 2020 at 14:10 , Anonymous Sarah Ebner said...

We would definitely recommend it!

 
At 8 March 2020 at 17:03 , Anonymous Jennifer Brommer said...

I am the same way when I go to immersive theaters....ducking from eye's view so that I do not get picked to be a part of the show! This looked like a fun and interesting time :)

 
At 8 March 2020 at 17:56 , Anonymous Amanda said...

This immersive theater experience sounds so fun! I did a murder mystery dinner and it seems very similar.

 
At 8 March 2020 at 20:09 , Anonymous Julie said...

This looks like a really fun experience! We've never done anything like this (unless you count an escape room) but I think it would be something my family would enjoy!

 
At 9 March 2020 at 08:07 , Anonymous Margie said...

What a unique dinner show! I went to a Murder mystery dinner party where I ended up being the murder and I hated it (too much pressure and social anxiety).

 
At 9 March 2020 at 13:43 , Anonymous Lauren said...

This is totally something I would love! I wish they had something like this is the States. Maybe I'll get to see it when we visit the UK in the next year.

 
At 9 March 2020 at 14:03 , Anonymous Sarah Ebner said...

Yes, I don't think I'd have liked that! This was more watching than being involved, but you did feel part of it.

 
At 9 March 2020 at 14:03 , Anonymous Sarah Ebner said...

I think so. We also love escape rooms!

 
At 11 March 2020 at 06:28 , Anonymous Leah Caraher said...

I did a murder mystery a long time ago! It was so much fun!

 
At 11 March 2020 at 15:58 , Anonymous Alexandra said...

My Christmas Party last year was actually a murder mystery dinner. It was my first time having this kind of experience and it was so much fun! I'm glad to hear you and your family had an amazing time. and by the way, the food looks delicious too!

 
At 30 March 2020 at 08:22 , Anonymous Md Redoy Hossain said...

That is so much fun. you have a nice family. thanks for sharing...

 
At 24 July 2020 at 01:13 , Anonymous Anna UK said...

It is sooo beautiful! Seriously never even considered going there before, and now it’s on my list!

 

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