Death in the Palace: a Murder Mystery - Oct 30

Listen to imperial ghost stories told on the evening of Halloween

Oct 30 Death in the Palace: a Murder Mystery The Bookworm, 8pm. Price tba.

A mild October evening, 1793, in the Forbidden City. For one exceptional occasion, the emperor has thrown the doors of the palace open for a lavish party. However, tragedy strikes when the emperor’s favourite concubine, Fan Fan, is stabbed in the heart with a jade hairpin! Secrets and intrigue abound as we celebrate Halloween with a murder mystery night. Audience participation, and imperial dress required.