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The Killer Script: A Halloween‑Eve Murder Mystery Dinner at Hardwick Vineyard & Winery
An interactive, adult‑oriented dinner theater at Hardwick Vineyard & Winery that pairs a three‑course meal with audience‑led sleuthing during a soap‑opera rehearsal gone wrong.
The Killer Script: A Halloween‑Eve Murder Mystery Dinner at Hardwick Vineyard & Winery.
On Halloween Eve, Hardwick Vineyard & Winery becomes a stage for The KILLER SCRIPT!, an interactive dinner theater that drops guests into a soap‑opera rehearsal turned deadly. The evening stitches together live comedy, audience interrogation, and a three‑course autumn menu so the sleuthing unfolds between bites and wine, with characters both quirky and suspicious steering the plot.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Interactive Murder‑Mystery Comedy
The show stages a rehearsal of the fictitious soap opera The Numb and the Breathless, where the producer ends up dead and the audience is invited to question suspects, enter contests, read lines or even play a role. The tone leans toward innuendo and improvisation, and the cast encourages audience participation throughout.
A Three‑Course Fall Dinner Included
Tickets include a three‑course dinner: a cranberry, goat cheese and walnut fall salad with vidalia vinaigrette; a choice of herb‑roasted pork tenderloin with apple cider jus or a spinach, artichoke & cheese stuffed acorn squash (vegetarian), both served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables; and a pumpkin crunch cake with fresh whipped cream for dessert.
Wine, Bites and a Theatrical Atmosphere
Guests can arrive early for a pre‑show glass of wine or bites; Hardwick beverages and snacks are available for purchase throughout the evening, and the winery atmosphere frames the event as both a meal and a performance.
What the day feels like
What the Night Feels Like
The evening is part dinner, part theater and entirely participatory: arrive to the winery’s convivial hum, settle into the set for a sharp, often ribald rehearsal that unspools between courses, then spend the night interrogating characters and helping to unravel who wanted the producer offstage for good.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits—and who may want to look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The event begins promptly at 6:30 p.m.; guests may arrive early for a pre‑show glass or bites.
Ticket price includes a three‑course dinner (starter, choice of main or vegetarian option, and pumpkin crunch cake dessert).
Hardwick Vineyard & Winery beverages and snacks are available for purchase throughout the evening; no outside food or beverages are permitted.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What time does the event start?
The event starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Is dinner included with the ticket?
Yes—tickets include a three‑course dinner with the courses and options listed in the event details.
Can I arrive early for a drink?
Yes; you may arrive early for a pre‑show glass of wine or bites.
Are outside food or beverages allowed?
No—outside food or beverages are not permitted.
Are winery beverages available during the show?
Yes—Hardwick Vineyard & Winery beverages and snacks will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Is this appropriate for children?
The shows are geared toward adult audiences and include innuendo; if children are present staff will check with parents to ensure they are comfortable with the content.