The Mystery of the Belgrade Theatre

The Mystery of the Belgrade Theatre runs at the Belgrade Theatre from Thursday 29 to Saturday 31 October, a three-day stint that falls right over the half-term break. It's an interactive murder mystery built like a board game, and it's recommended for ages seven and up, so it works as a family outing rather than just something for the kids. The team behind it is the same one that did I Believe in Unicorns, and it's picked up an award along the way.

Instead of just watching from your seat, you step inside the investigation alongside super sleuth Danyah Miller. You'll be examining evidence, watching video footage and interrogating suspects to piece together the clues and crack the case before time runs out. The whole thing mixes intrigue and spontaneity with a sprinkle of magic, and it's been described by The Guardian as "better than a good game of Cluedo" and by Stage to Page Review as "a true family experience, brilliant for adults and children alike."

If you're bringing younger ones, there's more to it than just the show. During the half-term, the theatre is running free detective-themed activities and a city-centre family trail for budding detectives, so you can make a proper day of it. The show itself runs for 70 minutes with no interval, which is a good length for keeping younger audiences focused without it dragging.

It plays in auditorium B2 at the Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Coventry, CV1 1GS. On Thursday 29 October, there are shows at 1pm and 3pm; on Friday 30 and Saturday 31, it's 11am and 2pm. Tickets start from £12, which includes the booking fee. If you're bringing a group of six to ten, you save 10%, and there are further rates for groups of ten or more and thirty or more.