Luxury train British Pullman is elevating its immersive “Moving Murder Mystery” experience by partnering with Private Drama Events. Rose Dykins reports
British Pullman, A Belmond Train has partnered with immersive company Private Drama Events to revamp its onboard murder mystery offering, tapping into the emerging trend for Dramatised Adventures (a term coined by Globetrender).
From March 2023, the British Pullman “Moving Murder Mystery” will be available on a bi-monthly basis until the end of the year (18 trips in total) departing from London Victoria station.
From the moment passengers step on board, they will be transported to 1951, the year of the Festival of Britain, and a time of contagious optimism in UK history. They’ll piece together clues, navigate dramatic plot twists and become fully immersed in the train’s history.
Uniformed staff will escort guest to their seats, before serving them a glass of champagne and a five-course lunch. The train’s Art Deco carriages will set the scene for the drama that ensues, including the Cygnus train carriage designed by filmmaker Wes Anderson.
Craig Moffat, general manager of British Pullman, says: “I’m very excited to unveil this elevated “Moving Murder Mystery” in partnership with Private Drama Events next year.
Adam Blackwood, creative director and founder Private Drama Events says: “We are thrilled to be partnering with British Pullman to create an unforgettable, luxury and fully immersive experience for the train’s guests.
“Our team has consulted closely with the British Pullman’s team; from creating bespoke costumes which draw inspiration from the original patterns and detailing in the carriages, all the way through to scripting an innovative and intricate mystery that gradually unfolds to reveal true hidden gems from within the Belmond archives.
“This new story is woven from the train’s history, the memories of people who worked or travelled onboard, and even each carriage’s unique personality.”