A FANTASY TAVERN, MURDER MYSTERY COMEDY

***RUNNING 6 WEEKS ONLY!***

BYOB! | COMEDY | RATED R | IMMERSIVE | AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION | MULTIPLE ENDINGS | NEW ENDINGS

October Ensemble's hit original murder mystery RETURNS for the summer after a sold-out run earlier this year. Get tickets while they last!

A brand new show from October Ensemble featuring hot elves, sexy witches, singing bards and a murder to solve. Immersive. Interactive. And seriously hilarious. Can you solve the mystery? Prizes are drawn for correct guesses! Bring your friends, your best cloak, and your favorite bottle of mead! BYOB! Rated R. Fantasy costumes encouraged! Please note this show does not include a meal. It is BYOB and light concessions will be available.  

A local fantasy tavern, The Laughing Dagger, is a family owned tavern currently run by Pan Flute the Third. It has gained a reputation for selling illegal love potions. Two investigators, no-nonsense unicorn Officer Applesauce Sparklecake and his rookie partner, hot elf, Augustus Ambrose Whisperbottom, have been tipped off by an unknown source to investigate the claims. Inside the tavern, they meet: 

• Pan Flute the Third, the bartender, recently named owner and operator of The Laughing Dagger who makes up terrible songs with increasingly ridiculous instruments as the night progresses.

• Scorchy McHavoc, a desperate devil imp who is wanted for crimes and has come to the tavern for unknown reasons.

• Greg the Undeadinator, a necromancer who is struggling with the necromancy form of ED (Nerectile Dysfunction) and is unable to successfully raise corpses. He’s come to the tavern for help.

• Jinxica Broom, a local flirtatious witch, lover of Pan Flute the Third, and the one behind the love potion ritual.

• Gorbag Hellscream (aka “Helly”), a sophisticated ord and former love potion customer who believes the love potion is a scam and wants to prove it.

All is well until the ritual begins and someone is murdered. Who did it? The investigators jump into action and Greg the Undeadinator is able to partially reanimate the corpse for most of the show to help solve their murder.

Can you solve the murder?

• Showtimes every week from June 27th through August 10th (no showings the weekend of July 25th - July 27th)
  
• Fridays at 7pm
• Saturdays at 2pm and 7pm
• Sundays at 5pm
• Select Thursdays at 7pm

Click "buy tickets" to view the full schedule. All tickets must be purchased in advance. All showtimes are expected to sell out. 

The Jersey Shore Arts Center - Third Floor Cafe Theatre (66 S Main St, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756)

The venue is wheelchair accessible. An elevator is available to the third floor. Free parking is available in the front and rear of the building. 

It wouldn't be a fantasy tavern without the mead! BYOB is encouraged! Bring your favorite beer or wine as you solve the mystery...

Must be 21+ to drink. ID checked at the door. While we encourage all to have a good time, please drink responsibly. Patrons who become overly intoxicated or disruptive will be immediately removed by October Ensemble security staff. No exceptions. 

That's right! Bring your own food to enjoy during the performance at your table. Please note that October Ensemble is not responsible for food allergens that may be present at the event. 

Limited concessions will be available for sale (water, chips, candy). 

Bringing a date to the tavern?  Just like having your own private table in the front row? Limited VIP "Love Potion" Tickets are available! Each ticket includes: 

• A VIP seat at a private table for two (must purchase exactly two tickets)
• The best seating in the tavern, right in the front row! 

Only 10 VIP "Love Potion" Tickets available per showtime. Reserve yours fast! 

Is there food?

The show does not include a meal. Light concessions will be available, and you are welcome to bring your own spreads! The event is also BYOB!

Wait, can I really BRING MY OWN FOOD?

Yes! The show is BYOB and BYOF (Bring your own food!). Many tavern-goers opt to bring charcuterie spreads, sandwiches, and more. The tavern features table seating for you to eat at throughout the performance. Light concessions will be available as well (water, chips, candy). We reccomend bringing your own utensils and cups. Limited paper/plastic utensils and cups will be available for those who need them. 

The show is BYOB?

Yes! You may bring your favorite wine or beer to enjoy during the performance. You must be 21+ to drink. Patrons who become overly intoxicated will be asked to leave and removed from the premises. Please drink responsibly. We take this very seriously.

Why is the show rated R? Is there an age restriction?

The show contains adult language, humor, and suggestive themes. Recommended age is 18+. Patrons under 14 years of age will not be permitted. You must be 21+ to drink. 

How does seating work?

After you purchase tickets, seats will be reserved for you at one of our tavern tables and our hosts will seat you upon arrival. The venue is extremely intimate, so every seat is a fantastic one! If you have multiple separate orders and would like to be seated together, please indicate that in the "are you sitting with another party who has already purchased?" section of the checkout form. 

The maximum table size is 10 patrons. Groups larger than 10 will be split amongst adjacent tables. 

Note: You may be sat at the same table with other parties, but your party will always be kept together. If you purchase a VIP "Love Potion" Ticket, you will be seated at a private table for two. 

I've never heard of this show before. Has it been done before?

Murder, Magic, and Mead  is an original hit Murder Mystery Comedy written by esteemed playwrights Elle Michael River (The Sweetest Crime) and Brandon Gulya. After a sold out run this February, the show is being revived for 6 weeks with new endings, twists, and hilarity! 

I saw this show during its original run in February. What's new? 

Welcome back to the tavern! Murder, Magic & Mead now has an updated script and four possible endings depending on what clues unfold at each showtime. So even if you've seen the show before, you never know what can happen...

Is this interactive?

Yes! The audience can directly influence the events of the show, and will have the chance to solve the mystery by deciphering clues, interrogating the suspects, and more. 

What if I don't want to interact and prefer to just watch?

That's ok too! Audience participation is not mandatory, and certainly not required to have a fantastic time at the show.

Will I know what actors are performing on each day? 

Yes. You can view the current schedule of actors by clicking here. If an actor change occurs prior to a showtime, an insert will be placed in the playbill and an announcement made prior to the performance. 

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE. 

CONTACT US AT INFO@OCTOBERENSEMBLE.COM OR CALL 609-607-7861

LIMITED SEATING PER SHOWING. SHOWS ARE EXPECTED TO SELL OUT. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!