A night of suspense, intrigue, and dazzling performances unfolded at the Roslin Beach Hotel as talented Business and Performing Arts students from Southend College hosted an unforgettable Murder Mystery Evening.
The event, meticulously planned by Business students Evie and Erin, was months in the making, with preparations kicking off in October. Erin shared her excitement about the project: “Evie and I took on the role of event organisers, securing the Roslin Beach Hotel as our venue and partnering with Golden Geese, our chosen charity which helps children with cancer. We've learned so much about event planning, from logistics to problem solving, and it has truly inspired my future career in event management.”
The evening was a mix of theatrical drama and live entertainment, with Performing Arts students bringing the murder mystery to life through gripping performances and a range of musical numbers. Guests became detectives for the night, piecing together clues, interrogating suspects, and racing to uncover the murderer before the big reveal.
Evie told us: “We organised regular rehearsals with the performing arts students where we put together scripts for them and gave them ideas on how they should be acting out each script to fit their character. We have learned the importance of planning ahead and evaluating things that could go wrong upon the night, and how we could reduce the risk of these issues occurring. We plan on a potential event for next year, alongside Nicki Kelly.”
Southend College Principal, Nicki Kelly, said: “The event was a huge success with lots of positive feedback along with raising over a thousand pounds for Golden Geese Charity. As college principal - I am extremely proud of all students involved in pulling off this event".
To round off the night, guests took part in an exciting raffle draw, leaving with prizes, memories, and the satisfaction of solving the mystery.
Evie and Erin are now looking forward to the future. Evie is planning to pursue real estate at university, while Erin aims for a career in event management through an apprenticeship.