Murder is a Drag: Killer Birthday

A BIRTHDAY PARTY MURDER MYSTERY

JUNE 12, FRIDAY (SHOW ONLY – NO DINNER)

DOORS OPEN 7PM | SHOW STARTS 8PM

The Woodward’s Heritage Building

111 West Hastings Street. Vancouver

Chapter 4 Killer Birthday

Killer Birthday premiered during Vancouver Dine Out Festival 2026 and is the fourth chapter in the wildly successful Murder is a Drag series created and produced by Vancouver Mysteries. Murder is a Drag: Killer Birthday is a murder mystery set at a surprise birthday party – get out your party dress, because you are invited! But be warned, there WILL be a murder. Can you solve it? A few guests will also be included in the action with props and lines (optional- you can also choose to just watch the show).

How it Works

Some of our venues are 19+ – see individual event listings for details.

IMPORTANT: Check event dates for details about what is included in your ticket! Shows vary: there are dinner shows, brunch shows and also shows at event venues with bar service only (no kitchen and no food).

Tickets always include: a seat for the performance (general admission), puzzles to solve and the chance to win prizes.

CAN YOU SOLVE IT?

SHOW INFO

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DOORS OPEN ONE HOUR BEFORE THE SHOW (AND SO DOES THE BAR)

Unless you ticket specifically says otherwise, the doors open one hour before the show (and so does the bar!). No entry before the official “doors open” time (sorry!). We have a DJ there playing tunes, come early and get a good seat (and maybe even a role in the show) and hang out.

Seating is first come, first serve. Smaller groups may be seated with other groups. Sometimes we can offer reserved seating for larger groups, get in touch with us after you buy your tickets.

Plan to arrive early if you are hoping for a role in the show (a line to say, an action, a prop). Costumes encouraged.

Our shows always start on time, so don’t be late.

SHOWTIME

The show starts at the start time listed.

Seating for the show is first come, first serve.

Murder is a Drag: a 90 minute murder mystery experience (with two intermissions).

You don’t have to participate, you can just watch the show. If you just want to watch, we recommend you don’t sit in the first row or along the aisles.

Eager to be a part of the fun? If you didn’t receive specific instructions or a prop from an Experience Host before the show you will have opportunities to help the detective along the way. If the detective asks a question – call out your answer!
There are puzzles to solve – this is a Vancouver Mysteries experience after all! During the show you will receive puzzles to solve – it will reveal important clues to the mystery.
This is a collaborative and social experience – you may be seated with other people. You can choose to solve the mystery together as a team or on your own, it’s up to you.
You will be seated during this experience – guests will be seated and the mystery will unfold around you. There is a stage area but the cast will also move around the room.
The bar is open during the show. You can order during the show and there are also two intermissions.
Performances – the cast is entirely made up of drag performers from our Murder is a Drag Ensemble – the three suspects and the detective in this murder mystery are drag performers and they will also perform songs.
Prizes! You can vote for who you think is the murderer! A winner will be drawn from the correct answers.

MEET THE CAST

Meet the cast and have your photos taken with them after the show – don’t be shy, come on up and say hi!

Tipping – If you’d like to show your extra appreciation for the cast and/or crew, tips are always welcome. The performers accept cash or card but you can also etransfer info@vancouvermysteries and we’ll pass it on to them (put “gratuity” in the memo).

Reviews and Feedback – Vancouver Mysteries is a local small business – we love to read your reviews and we hope you’ll tell your friends about us! Tag us in your photos/videos @vancouvermysteries. If you had less than a 5 star experience, please get in touch with us directly so we can make it right.

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THE MURDER IS A DRAG SERIES

We have four chapters of Murder is a Drag. Each chapter takes place in a different setting with a different murder victim and 3 different suspects. These original murder mystery shows are Vancouver Mysteries productions based on scripts written by Tanya Bennett, the owner of Vancouver Mysteries, and are not available anywhere else at this time. You don’t need to see the shows in any particular order – each chapter in the series is a separate murder mystery with a new story and new suspects.

Read what Everything Immsersive has to say about our shows here.

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We went as a party of 5 to this special event in Vancouver, and had a ball. The premise was attending a memorial service for someone who died, and as it played out, it was found to be a murder. It was all performed by drag performers, and it was totally engaging , interesting and fun. I was done while enjoying a dinner and kept up a good pace, while still allowing you to enjoy your meal. God job - we would definitely do it again!

This Vancouver Mysteries show was a fully performed witty and hilarious drag whodunit play that paired well with cocktails and dinner, with lip synced musical numbers from each cast member, as well as plenty of audience interaction and participation. We all needed to pay close attention to what the performers were saying so that we could help catch the killer.