Play thief or detective from behind a
blindfold in two new interactive shows
from Morpheus
- Theatre company Morpheus add two new shows following the ongoing success of
- Locked Down, Undercover and Spymaker
- Manor of Lies pits audiences against a villainous blackmailer in a Regency whodunnit
- Families are challenged to crack an eccentric billionaire’s security in Eggstraction
- The five shows are performed over Zoom for small groups of blindfolded participants
Manor of Lies available from 14th March
Eggstraction available from 20th March
Locked Down, Undercover and Spymaker available now
“the most exhilarating part of it is in the human connection and collective decision-making”
**** Guardian (on Locked Down)
“The beauty of the blindfold is that it allows the experience to take place entirely in your imagination”
****The Stage (on Locked Down)
@uk_morpheus | morpheus-show.co.uk
In time for Easter, Morpheus are adding two new blindfolded experiences to its growing body of interactive online theatre. For adults, Manor of Lies is a Regency whodunnit pitting audiences against a villainous blackmailer to save notorious playboy Lord Dante Rochester. For families, Eggstraction challenges young detectives to test the security an eccentric billionaire’s museum and steal his new treasure, the fabulous lost Faberge egg. The shows, led by live online actors, are designed to be fully interactive for small audiences, who wear headphones and blindfolds to immerse them within the world. The two new shows join Locked Down, Undercover and Spymaker.
As the pandemic continues to separate families and friends, the five shows from Morpheus offers new ways of connecting, and opens up possibilities for long-distance social gatherings in the future. The shows combine the liveness of theatre with the interactivity of escape rooms, all from the comfort of a couch.
Manor of Lies starts with a dastardly blackmail note and four mystery guests. In a beautiful country house, Lord Dante Rochester is a desperate man on the brink. The notorious playboy and rogue urgently requests your presence, your wit and your sleuthing skills to save him – and yourself – from scandal.
Following the success of teen’s show Spymaker, and children’s show Winter Rescue, Eggstraction is Morpheus’ first show for families. Eccentric billionaire Frederick Hampton is challenging you and your crack team of detectives to test the security of his museum. Inside is his new treasure, one of the lost Faberge eggs of the Romanov Empire. But you are not the only one after the prize, the notorious Master Criminal known only as The Easter Bunny is hot on your tail!
Morpheus is a theatre company run by Yana Greene. Yana Greene began the company with its first show All Hallow’s, followed by Locked Down and Undercover which she translated from the original Russian and adapted to be delivered virtually. The two new shows have been created by UK scriptwriters.
Yana Greene said, “It was a bit of a gamble bringing the first show to the UK, but the audience was so delighted I simply had to introduce new ones. There is now a team of scriptwriters and developers to create delightful escapist experiences.”
Listings information
All shows: £39 | Group of six: £195
Tickets available from morpheus-show.co.uk
Manor of Lies (available from 14th March)
Running time: 2hrs (approx.) | Suitable for ages: 18+
Scandal! A dastardly blackmail note. Four mysterious guests. A beautiful country house and the desperate plea of a man on the brink -Lord Dante Rochester, the notorious playboy and rogue of Darcy Manor, urgently requests your presence, your wit and your detective skills to uncover the villainous blackmailer. With suspects, cyanide and syphilis at every turn, will you be able to solve the mysteries of this Regency whodunnit and save yourselves from scandal!?
Script by Angus Yellowlees
Eggstraction (available from 20th March)
Running time: 2hrs (approx.) | Suitable for ages: 8 – 98
As a crack team of detectives, you are challenged by the eccentric billionaire Frederick Hampton to test the security at his Museum. His challenge, use whatever means possible to break into the building and steal his new treasure, one of the fabulous lost Faberge eggs of the Romanov Empire. Unfortunately you are not the only ones after the prize, the Master Criminal who calls themselves ‘The Easter Bunny’ is hot on your trail and they will stop at nothing to get the egg. A fabulously funny Easter escapade for Families, friends and furry felons.
Script by Dominic McChesney
Locked Down
Running time: 2hrs (approx.) | Suitable for ages: 18+
You wake to find yourself in a strange place. Memories distorted – a jigsaw puzzle of violence and horror. But what happened? As you explore your new surroundings, the piece begin to slot together. There was a deadly virus. Mass panic. Riots. A civil war. There is now just one hope for civilisation: you.
Adapted by Yana Greene
Undercover
Running time: 2hrs (approx.) | Suitable for ages: 18+
A mysterious group of elegantly dressed strangers; a night time rendezvous in the heart of a desert; a genius scientist in the clutches of the enemy; and a dangerous mission ahead. Who are these people? Spies? Undercover agents? And what are they doing here? And why?! It is up to you to discover the answers.
Adapted by Yana Greene
Spymaker
Running time: 2hrs (approx.) | Suitable for ages: 13 – 17
Your country needs you! Have you got what it takes to become a secret agent? Can you sneak behind enemy lines, uncover the mysterious invention of a crazy scientist, avoid the guards, and escape from a world gone mad? Are you made of the right stuff?
Adapted by Yana Greene