AMBUSH MURDER MYSTERIES

We are one of the few performance groups in the country specializing in ambush murder mystery dinners. For smaller groups of people, especially those in corporate or family situations where tension exists, an ambush murder mystery is perfect for creating a fun evening that will burst the bubble of tension and be memorable for all in attendance.


Having our group come in to entertain private parties, banquets and corporate events with an ambush murder mystery dinner has proven very successful. The most popular format of this is our Comedian Carnage Scenario.

AMBUSH MURDER MYSTERIES

COMEDIAN SCENARIO - HOW IT WORKS

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SETTING THE SCENE

An ambush murder mystery begins in the guise of some other purpose. One of our more popular is that of our providing a stand-up comedian for the evening. That comedian is there with his girlfriend and having a nice time with the attendees. During cocktails and the beginning of the meal these characters are having a nice time mingling with the crowd. There are other characters as well, such as an assistant who believes himself to be a comedian, who also are outgoing and entertaining people.

2

THE "OH NO!" MOMENT

During the actual meal, the comedian's wife appears and confronts the couple. Instead of a major argument, the comedian claims that the girlfriend is actually just there to take photos or his make-up artist. Tension builds as audience members struggle with the moral implications of not saying anything. The characters continue to grow the problems between them and walk a fine line to try to cause tension but not to the point that audience members intercede.

3

THE CRIME

The comedian gets up to perform at the beginning of dessert. The comedian states that before he performs he wants to make a toast. He takes a drink of water and dies. At that point the audience is made aware that it is a murder mystery. After all, we don't want them calling the police!

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SOLVING THE CRIME

The comedic detective takes over. Often, this is played by the victim. The detective pulls people up and does a comedy routine to get information out about the crime with the help of the audience. Once the suspects are narrowed down, the audience is asked to determine the murderer for the chance to win not-very-expensive prizes!


To clarify, the comedian never actually performs a traditional stand-up act. He dies prior to the stand-up. The comedy routine is the interrogation of suspects and interacting with the crowd. It's a lot of fun and enjoyable for everyone in attendance. Our hosts may make a little fun with your people, but the idea is to build them up and not tear them down. Your suspects are made to be appreciated for their participation.

AMBUSH MURDER MYSTERIES

SOME SCENARIOS

comedian carnage

COMEDIAN CARNAGE

The audience believes that a comedian was hired for the evening and he shows up with his girlfriend. It's all fine until his wife arrives! Similarly, we have a Game Show Host scenario and a Dueling Comedians scenario.

corporate takeover

THE CORPORATE TAKE OVER

Our team appears at your party with the CEO of the company taking over your company. It's a very fun way to face down rumors of problems in the company. After all, if management can joke about it, the rumors must be false!

team building

TEAM BUILDING GONE AMOK

We come in and provide a real team building workshop, or moderate an employee activity. The team builders have problems among them and your employees see the team building group unravel and then help pick up the pieces.

wedding

BRIDE AND THE BARTENDER

The bartender at a rehearsal dinner or reception used to date the bride. Uh oh! Obviously the bride will be in on the mayhem, but it's a way to puncture the stress bubble that often surrounds exchanging vows.

caterers

A CATERED MURDER

Having caterers engaged in an event is perfectly normal. A little less normal is for everyone at the party getting drawn into the drama of the caterers. Their tension leads to homicide followed by a comedic investigation!

custom scenarios

Custom Scenarios

We have the ability to create just about any scenario for your group. We've done all kinds of Keynote Speakers, other entertainers, family members and romantic interests. Simply ask. There is never an obligation until we get a signed contract.

coronavirus

WE CARE FOR YOU! We care for you and your guests. We will discuss your desires for safety measures regarding Covid-19 and want you to feel secure in the knowledge that we are looking out for you, our client.


We have choices that range from using participants in the show to strictly using our cast to having professional comedians running the event. This is true for corporate events, private parties, weddings and holiday gatherings. These shows can be done in-person or virtually depending on your desire. Of course, we prefer in-person.

gala murder mystery

GALA MYSTERIES

The classic format for very large groups with all kinds of added elements. This includes shows for charities as part of our Justifiable Homicide program and are catered to high society. These meet even the most particular of guests from royalty to CEOs.

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STRAIGHT MYSTERY

The industry standard bring 4-7 actors interacting with your crowd leading up to the crime and a comedic investigation. Meet and talk with the crazy cast of characters, witness a crime and then work together to solve it!

ambush

THE AMBUSH

We create a scenario where the audience is unaware that a mystery show is taking place. Up until the crime is committed, they think it is really happening. They are immersed in the story and relieved with the revelation that it is a show!

mix and mingle

THE CAMBRIDGE SOLUTION

Our unique product of the Cambridge Solution leads the way for getting your audience to mix and mingle and work together to find solutions. With many fun themes and our Director working behind the scenes to keep people engaged and adapting the story along the way, it is truly Harvard Smart!


And even if we don't know anything about the audience ahead of time, our ambush shows can completely immerse the audience in the midst of the mayhem until they realize that it's a show. This causes the audience to fully become involved in the event and the things that they have seen influence their solving of the crime because our actors can adjust to changing circumstances.


These shows can be provided not only in the evening, but also make a great idea for a lunch or at other times during the day that might not even be around a meal. This goes well with ambush scenarios when our people are supposed to be there for another purpose. Let us discuss various ideas that can work for you.

faqs

WHY MYSTERIES
Certainly the region hasn't had a lot of shows involving crime. We will discuss any concerns that you may have and help to put them to rest. The topics are meant to be in-line with cultural norms and we would take no actions to endanger our clients or their guests. Though the topic may seem strange, that of a death caused by a character, it is all about collaborating to determine the culprit and to see to it that justice is served. It is a quick morality play where truth and justice win the day!


We can now consult for our clients throughout Asia, though there may be some legal hurdles in some locations that are not that difficult to surmount. Hiring THEY improv allows the best that the US has to offer for our American multi-national companies traveling to Asia for their meetings. This allows for familiar programs to be brought to their locations at potentially a fraction of the cost of some other more expensive options.


We lead the way for murder mystery shows for getting people to bond as they work together as groups solving a series of problems. By doing so, they develop relationships with coworkers while determining the culprit. We have versions with our actors, and others using your executives as the suspects. This can also be done virtually to allow interrogations to occur overseas and in several locations at the same time. Contact us to determine how we can help you to bond your employees and partners without them even knowing!

languages

WE SPEAK YOUR LANGUAGE!
While our initial conversations will likely be in English, we have the capacity for shows that are bilingual or in specific other languages. Ask us how we might be able to serve your group entertainment needs.


We perform Asia theft or murder mystery dinners for a variety of functions. These include Corporate Events, Private Parties, and other team building gatherings.

team building

TEAM BUILDING

Solving crimes together can build cohesion, define roles and responsibilities and get people working as a unit.

client appreciation

CLIENT APPRECIATION

Your staff can be the suspects in the crime to enhance face time with your clients.

business consulting

BUSINESS CONSULTING

Seeing the teams engaging can lead to the solution you are looking for!

corporate event

CORPORATE EVENTS

We can provide Asia murder mystery dinners to develop camaraderie and build teams as they work together to solve the crime.

private parties

PRIVATE PARTIES

For families and friends getting together, we have mysteries that liven up any private party!

keynote speaker

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Our Keynote can be killed in an ambush mystery that the Keynote solves using the techniques he had just spoken about.

WE COME TO YOU!
We do not have our own venues. We come to any restaurant, hotel, resort, cruise ship, or home. We can work with groups of any size in whatever location you want. The specific location may impact the cost and availability. We will discuss this with you.

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We serve the entire continent including all of the major urban centers including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Negoya and Yokohama in Japan, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macau and Sanya in China, Jakarta in Indonesia, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Bangkok in Thailand, Manilla in the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam and Brunei in Southeast Asia, Taipei in Taiwan, Seoul, Busan and Jeju Island in South Korea, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad in India, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in Israel, and Istanbul and Ankara in Turkey, and the Arabian Peninsula, as well as practically anywhere else you can think of. All the ports, business centers and tourist destinations throughout Asia are accessible by our facilitators for team building, entertainment and training programs.

japan

JAPAN

Many US companies continue to grow one of our most productive relationships in the region. We understand the needs for local entertainment for Americans operating in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya, Kobe, Osaka, and Yokohama. We help bring together Japanese and American business interests.

china

CHINA

While the government of China has many restrictions and legal hoops to jump through, the companies that operate In Beijing, Shanghai, Sanya, Hong Kong and Macau find great business opportunities. The employees can feel isolated and we work to alleviate their longing for home.

southeast asia

SOUTHEAST ASIA

The countries of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia in Jakarta, Vietnam, Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, Thailand in Bangkok, Singapore, Brunai, and The Philippines, are filled with wonderful destinations for meetings & incentives events and hard-working people looking for opportunities.

india

INDIA

India is a powerhouse that is on the move. Not only have they renamed Bombay to Mumbai, Madras to Chennai, and Bangalore to Bengaluru, Delhi dropped the New and Hyderabad has emerged as a major center for tech companies to operate.

south korea

SOUTH KOREA

America has long had a close relationship with the southern half of the peninsula. We work with the US military bases as well as multi-national companies to enhance their relationships and improve morale.

taiwan

TAIWAN

The companies that operate on the island are given to more stress due to the precarious nature of international tensions. Having a bit of escapist fun in Taipei or elsewhere can relieve that tension and allow the employees to concentrate on other things.

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION

WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW

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WHAT IS THE REASON?

The first step is to determine your needs. This includes potential goals, desires and concerns. Is it more than just entertainment? If you are looking to show appreciation to clients or employees, for example, then we would take one approach. If it is family and friends, we might approach it differently. The more we know about what has already been decided can allow us to narrow the conversation to approaches that interest you.

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WHAT ARE THE DETAILS? WHERE? WHEN? HOW MANY?

We need to know the city where the event will be as well as what kind of venue might be used, which can let us determine cost issues as well as legal hurdles that might be required. A date, or date range, for when you would like to have this and what time frame you are looking for will help to determine our commitment and availability. Knowing the size of your group, though that will likely just be an estimate, will allow us to choose appropriate options for the performance and have a better feel for the resources required. Knowing who might attend can impact language and content.

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DO YOU HAVE A BUDGET?

Let us be honest. Operating in Asia is not inexpensive. In fact, it can be quite costly. If you know budget limitations, that can allow us to restrict the conversations to those options that will be within your financial constraints. This works in both directions. We don't want to overbuild and propose options that can't be done. Also, we don't want to try to operate at the lowest cost possible and not provide options to achieve the results that will exceed your requirements and expectations.

CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE

We service the entire region from the THEY improv HQ in the United States. The best way to contact us is by email at info@THEYimprovAsia.com. Later, we can set up Zoom or Teams meetings or phone calls.

ENTERTAINMENT

PRIVATE PARTIES AND CORPORATE EVENTS

mysteries

MYSTERIES

The classic entertainment with variations to allow for people to work as teams and enjoy solving a crime.

improv comedy

IMPROV COMEDY

A great way to get a show that is completely customized to the group and keep the audience engaged.

stand-up comedy

STAND-UP COMEDY

Comedians can come to your group and provide a traditional night of comedic entertainment.

game shows

GAME SHOWS

We get everyone interacting in a variety of games ranging from those associated with TV shows and specialty items.

magic shows

MAGIC SHOWS

Our magicians can mesmerize you for an evening of close-up magic, mentalism, psychics or full stage shows.

Some of Our Clients

Our clients include a Who's Who of international business and feature major players including over half of the Fortune 500. These are just a few of our high-profile clients whose companies have been improved by hiring THEY improv to enhance their businesses with our programs.