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We wish you a Murderous Christmas
Vanessa is a Career Woman™ from New York who has just inherited her uncle’s bakery in the charming village of Pine Creek. She arrives there, tax fraud investigator boyfriend in tow, to find the Christmas fête in full swing.
Then someone is murdered in a brutal (but Christmas-themed) way! Can Sheriff Winter and his intern Natalie solve the case? Can the villagers keep Pine Creek out of the hands of the evil property developers? Will Vanessa give up on her Career Woman dreams and fall in love with Luke, Pine Creek’s Hot Guy in Flannel Shirt?
There’s only one way to find out!
We wish you a Murderous Christmas is an interactive murder mystery! You will watch the story unfold and have the chance to interrogate everyone. Bring your detective hat and ugly Christmas sweater, and join us for an evening of Christmas cheer, chaos and murder (and cheesy romcom tropes).
Can you find out whodunit? Preferably before those sleazy property developers from Sinisteria Corporation move in and destroy Pine Creek forever…
We wish you a Murderous Christmas will be the first official Curious Cat Theatre production! Coming to Utrecht 11, 12 and 13 December 2026.
Performance schedule
Theaterhuis De Berenkuil – Biltstraat 166, Utrecht
The entire performance is estimated to take about 2,5-3 hours including intermission.
Friday 11 December – 19:30
Saturday 12 December – 14:00
Saturday 12 December – 19:30
Sunday 13 December – 14:00
Cast & Crew
Directed by
Jasper Landman
Written by
Marte van der Linden
Crew
Leen Jammalieh
Jon van Luling
Artem Yemelianov
Performed by
Alisa Shcherban - Natalie
Chey Reijers - Gloria
Francisco Fernandes - Michael
Jip Janssen - Holly
Lotte van der Velden - Vanessa
Marte van der Linden - Carol
Rick Trinks - Luke
Stijn van Drongelen - Vincent
Thomas Derksen - Noel
Tord Helliesen - Sheriff Winter
What is an interactive murder mystery?
Our interactive murder mysteries consist of several scenes of ‘normal’, scripted play that take place on stage. These scenes alternate with blocks of what we call audience interaction. Towards the end of the play, audience members can write down who they think the murderer is (as well as means and motive), before we play the final scene where all is revealed. Whoever is closest wins a prize!
During the audience interaction, the characters will mingle with the audience. You can ask characters questions about themselves or their relationships with other characters, or of course “Where were you last night between seven and eight?” This can give you extra information about the murder! But be careful - the killer will lie and other characters may have their own reasons for misleading you! And if you are too blunt they may become offended and stalk off. You might end up with more red herrings than clues. You’ll have to bring your best detective game!
Do I have to do something as an audience member during these interactive plays?
Only if you want to! During the audience interaction, you can interact with the characters as much or as little as you wish. You can interrogate them or avoid them altogether. The audience interaction is also a good time to get a drink from the foyer and discuss your detective theories with your friends. Rest assured that you won’t be forced to tap dance on stage!
If you are keen to interact with the characters, also during the scripted play, check out the Hot Seat ticket (see below for more information)!
What is a Hot Seat ticket?
In some of our plays the characters might involve audience members in the scripted scenes. We sell special tickets for people who enjoy this - the Hot Seat ticket.
If you are in the Hot Seat, you may be asked up on stage for a minute or two. Perhaps the detective wants to take your statement? You could also (unwittingly) be helping the murderer… So be careful!
A Hot Seat ticket costs the same as a regular ticket. You’ll be seated together with your (non Hot Seat) friends. For now, we sell one Hot Seat ticket per show. First come, first serve!