They say that laughter is the best medicine and that is what Graham provides.
Graham enjoys a good sense of humour so when he retired from the police having served for 30 years he wanted something completely different that would be funny, light hearted, entertaining and inter-active so he created his own Catch the Killer murder mysteries.
In order to perform his mysteries three ladies and three men volunteer passengers play the parts of the murder suspects – and they love it.
He has made it very easy to be a suspect as their script does not require any preparation in advance and by using volunteer passengers it really brings the event to life with quick wit and repartee between the suspects and the audience. This leads to much discussion during the cruise which encourages the passengers to meet new people and make new friends.
One passenger called Andrew Dalby (dalby41club@hotmail.com) summed up the murder mysteries when he said ‘the whole thing was a laugh from beginning to end’.
As far as Graham is concerned the main object of his murder mysteries is that everyone can get involved whilst having a laugh and being entertained.
Graham has received numerous feedback comments from passengers and Cruise Directors saying how much they enjoyed the murder mystery and that they have never seen anything like it before.
He is happy to provide contact details if it will help.
Because of the positive feedback Graham has performed his murder mysteries on 34 cruises for various cruise companies.
Graham has written over twenty murder mysteries, which he can adapt to any particular cruise ship, and/or its ports/destination.
He also relates anecdotes of amusing incidents in the various departments of the police starting from when he walked the beat. He also talks about the more serious crimes that he investigated.
If you are looking for something very different that will amuse and engage your passengers many of whom say they have never seen before on a cruise ship please consider a Catch the Killer funny, light hearted and inter-active murder mystery.
They say that laughter is the best medicine and that is what his murder mysteries are all about.
Volunteer passengers assist Graham to perform his murder mysteries by playing the parts of the suspects - and they love it.
One comment from a passenger called Andrew Dalby (dalby41club@hotmail.com) says it all. ‘The whole thing was a laugh from beginning to end’.
He has made it very easy to be a suspect as the script does not require any preparation in advance and by using volunteers it really brings the event to life with quick wit and repartee between the suspects and the audience. This leads to much discussion during the cruise which encourages the passengers to meet new people and make new friends. It also ensures there are strong topics of conversation whilst on board.
He performs a different murder mystery at each session and they can be adapted to the ship or destination. Each mystery has a logical conclusion so whilst the passengers are being entertained they can also use their powers of deduction to "catch the killer".
These are just a few of the funny murder mysteries he can provide -
First session – In order to get volunteer passengers I relate amusing anecdotes, both serious and amusing, about the various departments of the police force and the more major crimes I helped investigate then I ask for volunteer passengers. I have always had enough volunteers to perform the mysteries and I call this talk Criminal Entertainment.
Second session - Murder mystery called MURDER ON THE MENU - The bank manager who was called MAJOR DEFICIT had slumped over the table in the restaurant of the cruise ship clutching his throat. Which of the six suspects murdered him ? Was it the waitress LUCY LASTIC (pronounced loose elastic) or his table companion, a butcher called FRANK FURTER ?
Third session - Murder mystery called MUSICAL MURDER is about the ships choir when the choirmaster IVOR BATON was murdered. Could it have been the lead singer SUE PRANO or BARRY TONE ?
Fourth session – Murder mystery called BIZARRE MURDER is about the murder of a passenger called PETER BREAD. Which suspect could the killer. Was it his wife GINGER BREAD, POLLY GRIP - a retired dentist, DICKIE TICKER - a retired surgeon or ANN TEAK - a retired antique dealer ?
Fifth session - Murder mystery called MURDER AT SEA – SOMEWHERE which is about the murder of a wealthy play boy called JUSTIN TIME whilst on board this cruise ship ? Was the killer the ships chaplain the REVEREND NEIL DOWN or a rich widow called DEE VINE ?
Sixth session - Murder mystery called HOLE IN ONE which is set in an exclusive golf club and is about the murder of the golf club Captain COLONEL BOGEY. Was he murdered by the greenkeeper LORNE MOWER or the club Handicap Secretary ANDY CAPP ?
These are the Christmas murder mysteries he can provide -
Christmas Murder Mystery called WHO MURDEED FATHER CHRISTMAS
It is Boxing Day and FATHER CHRISTMAS is celebrating another successful Christmas with all his helpers. All the children around the world had received their presents but sadly FATHER CHRISTMAS has been murdered - but please don’t tell the children. Become a little helper and catch the killer.
Christmas Murder Mystery called BUTTONS BITES THE BULLET
During the Christmas pantomime BUTTONS attempts an illusion when he catches a speeding bullet. Sadly it did not go according to plan and the bullet kept going ‘oh yes it did’! Come to the panto and help to catch the killer.
Christmas Murder Mystery called DRAMATIC DEATH.
Some funny things involving holly and hair remover had been taking place during the amateur dramatic Christmas pantomime. The producer, BOB SLAY called for an extra rehearsal which really upset the cast however before it started he was found dead. Join the cast of the pantomime and help to catch the killer.
Christmas Murder Mystery called THE CHRISTMAS BASH.
Just as the Christmas bash finished MISS BRANDY SAUCE was found in the ladies toilet well and truly bashed. Come to the party and catch the killer.
He can also provide 2 other sessions if required.
Optional extra session - I can also provide a Criminal Quiz when passengers are asked to test their knowledge of about fictional detectives from Dixon of Dock Green, Sherlock, Vera and A.C.12.
Optional extra session - Also an interactive workshop based on surveillance. Information was received that STANLEY KNIFE was planning to commit a serious crime so he was placed under surveillance. Passengers in groups or singularly study the information in the reports and decide what crime STANLEY KNIFE and his gang had committed.
Positive passenger feedback has resulted in him being used on 34 cruises. One Cruise Director said 'Graham's murder mysteries are great, the guests really enjoyed them. It is good because he gets everyone involved and on all four performances the lounge was very busy'.
One passenger said everyone was involved in an interactive way which captured our imagination and gave the event a personal feeling. It was fun.
Graham was a police officer for 30 years with 26 years experience in the C.I.D. Apart from performing his murder mysteries he also relates anecdotes, both serious and amusing, about the various departments of the police starting from when he walked the beat.
Graham has had a lot of positive feedback so he has put a few at the bottom of the page.
The below are just a few comments from passengers about his murder mysteries -
From Ian Corbitt
The murder mystery was funny, intriguing and entertaining. On our cruise, we experienced four different mysteries, all adapted to match the environment and the audience. Everyone was involved in an interactive way which captured our imagination and gave the event a personal feeling. In one mystery I volunteered to be a suspect and had great fun trying to convince the audience that I had done the dastardly deed, only to discover that I had and it was fun.
From Pam Ginman, Chairman of Tops Drama Group, Kent
Your murder mysteries are very imaginative and genuinely funny. Anyone can join in and the results can be hilarious! They are very different to the normal murder mysteries. You brought some fun into the proceedings and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
From Susan J. Edge (Mrs.)
I just wanted to say what great fun we had taking part in your recent Murder Mysteries on board The Saga Sapphire. I had heard about these themed cruises but had never actually seen them, let alone taken part in them. It is something really different. It`s great fun for everyone, even if you are not a `suspect` you can still take part by trying to solve the crime. It was great. I was cast as a murderer in one play and the wonderful thing was, was that I had no idea until `the reveal` at the end....fantastic! Thanks again,
From Regards Roger and Dot
We thoroughly enjoyed taking part in your murder mysteries on board the Reina Filia river boat cruise. We particularly liked the way you had organised the scripts for the suspects which meant that we didn’t have to learn too many lines!! As to the content, the plot and the choice of names for the participants gave the shows the right amount of humour. Good luck with all your future efforts.The following recent Cruise History has been recorded for this candidate.