The Cast

Roy Bradbury is the murder victim in this scenario, although no one will know it initially. No
one will be playing this part - he is listed as part of the cast as a decoy, so no one (except you) knows
who the murder victim will be in advance of the evening. If you write the names of the players in the
invitation, make up a fictitious name for his 'player'.
Ronnie Snapper is an MBA student at Cambridge. He is quite well-off and well-connected,
and is widely rumored to be related to a major London gangland boss, being groomed for some
important position. This part is best suited to someone who will ham up the heavy gangland part, but it
is not neccessary. It is also a good part for the host to play, as it can help with keeping the game
flowing.
Ted Wilson is an assistant professor at Cambridge in Finance. He is a friendly sort, known as a
'whizz kid' from his well-known thesis work, but he has not done very much since then. This part is
fairly open - it does not require strong acting ability.
Margaret Wilson is the wife of Professor Wilson, an emotional type who is known to have
problems with her husband. This part, also, is fairly open, although there are subtleties which can be
shown by a good player.
Robert Smith was Fiona's boyfriend, but their relationship now is uncertain as she has become
involved with her ex-boyfriend Roy. This part is open to hamming up the jealous lover or angry Don
Juan.
Tim Bradlow is an overly impulsive PhD student in Finance, working for Professor Wilson.
He shares an office with Roy Bradbury, a friend of his. This part is open to a nervous, timid portrayal.
Fiona McAllister is Roy's old girlfriend, whom he seems to be getting back together with. This
is open to a number of strong emotions at the death of her lover.
Pauline Thompson is a stranger at the party, a mysterious woman who showed up to talk to
Roy. This part is suited to a no-nonsense business attitude, but there is plenty of room for variations and
subtleties.