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About
Calling all keen detectives in the making! We have a murder mystery to solve – and we’re going to have a lot of fun while we do it. Alasdair Beckett-King, creator of the world’s finest detective, Montgomery Bonbon, is asking for your help to crack the case in his new book. In Scandal on the Stage, a playwright collapses on stage, whispering “Murder!” – but the cast all have rock-solid alibis…
Alasdair, a stand-up comedian seen on Mock the Week and Comedy Central Live, as well as the author of the Bonbon series, will show you how to walk, talk and detect like a sleuth. One with a great sense of humour.
Montgomery Bonbon: Scandal on the Stage - Montgomery Bonbon
Alasdair Beckett-King
Paperback
Bonnie Montgomery is at the local theatre group rehearsal when playwright Cynthia Cecil collapses on stage. Natural causes? Perhaps, but the world’s finest detective – and Bonnie's alter-ego Montgomery Bonbon – heard a final, unscripted word with Cynthia's last breath: "Murder!"
The cast were either within sight or backstage with rock-solid alibis. As opening night approaches, can Bonbon untangle lines from the truth, and expose a killer clever enough to get away with murder in front of an audience?
Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum
Alasdair Beckett-King
Paperback
A brilliantly funny young murder mystery from a rising stand-up comedian, podcaster and filmmaker - and exciting new talent in children's fiction.
Many people go their whole lives without noticing anything that is afoot, amiss, or even untoward; without ever experiencing that toe-tingling, stomach-twisting sensation that a mystery is about to unfold. Not Bonnie Montgomery - the world's best detective. Not that anyone (other than Grampa Banks) has heard of her... But they might have heard of the great Montgomery Bonbon, the well-dressed gentleman detective who (apart from the hat and moustache) looks suspiciously like a 10-year-old girl.
Montgomery Bonbon: Death at the Lighthouse
Alasdair Beckett-King
Paperback
The most troublesome thing about being a detective is that it is almost impossible to go on holiday.
When Bonnie Montgomery finally gets a break from cracking cases as her alter-ego, Montgomery Bonbon, something terribly fishy happens the moment she and Grampa Banks arrive on Odde Island for half-term – and it's not just the smell of the harbour. There's been a mysterious death at Leerie Lighthouse, and what everyone assumed was an accident is setting Bonbon's moustache all a-quiver: a sure sign that something is Highly Suspicious.
Montgomery Bonbon: Sabotage at Sea
Alasdair Beckett-King
Paperback
Shenanigans are once again afoot in the town of Widdlington, and this time they're on board the Dreadnowt – a galleon ship that’s set to host a fireworks display for the town. Bonnie Montgomery and Grampa Banks are on board as guests, but just after sundown, a fog rolls in and a terrible cry is heard over the crash of the waves. Captain Valancourt stumbles out of the mist, dripping wet and covered in red welts, the like of which a sea monster would leave behind, and is soon pronounced dead by the doctor on board.
Montgomery Bonbon: Mystery at the Manor
Alasdair Beckett-King
Paperback
Meet the world's greatest detective in disguise! With a false moustache, a beret and a trench coat, 10-year-old Bonnie Montgomery becomes renowned super sleuth ... MONTGOMERY BONBON.
A brilliantly funny murder mystery from stand-up comedian, podcaster and filmmaker Alasdair Beckett-King, with illustrations by Claire Powell.
Additional Information
This performance of The Detective Masterclass is presented by Alasdair Beckett-King
Please note that this event is suitable for those over the age of 8+.
This event is estimated to run for 45 minutes with no interval, followed by a book signing.
Accessibility
The Ballroom
Accessible Toilets
Accessible toilets are available on both floors of this venue.
Baby Changing
Baby changing facilities are available at this venue.
Guide Dogs
This event is suitable for guide dogs.
Hearing Loop
There is a hearing loop available for this event.
Wheelchair Friendly
This event is accessible to wheelchair users.
We operate a carers scheme, which allows accessible seating ticket holders to bring an accompanying adult to assist them without charge. For more information, please contact the venue.
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Tickets
The Stalls
up to £7.5
These seats are on the floor of the ballroom, with step-free access.
Ticket holders must present their tickets on entry. You can either print your ticket or present this digital version. You can find all the details about this event on our website. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged.
Accessible Seating
up to £7.5
These seats are suitable for those who need a little more space to make this event accessible.
These seats are strictly for those with accessibility requirements. Ticket holders must present their tickets on entry. You can either print your ticket or present this digital version. You can find all the details about this event on our website. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged.
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