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We Didn't Start the Pyre - A Medieval Murder Mystery
 

Welcome to the town of Dork: your average 14th century village where everyone is about to die.

 

As whispers of plague spread across the countryside, the frightened townsfolk gather at the Dork Inn awaiting the arrival of the mysterious Plague Doctors summoned by the City Council. But while sickness creeps ever closer, rumours of something even more dangerous begin to spread through the village…

 

Witchcraft.

 

In Odyssey Theatre’s newest immersive murder mystery experience, you’ll step into a chaotic medieval world filled with suspicious villagers, questionable medicine, paranoid accusations, and more rats than anyone is comfortable with. Was it the butcher? The baker? The… you get the point. Everyone in Dork has something to hide — and no one is particularly qualified to deal with a public health crisis.

 

Guests will receive unique character roles with hidden objectives, secrets, and alliances as they work together to uncover clues, survive the unfolding chaos, and identify who — or what — is behind the strange events plaguing the town.

 

What to Expect:

  • Immersive Gameplay: Become part of the story with your own personalised character role.
  • Medieval Mayhem: Navigate suspicious townsfolk, terrible medical advice, and escalating hysteria.
  • Interactive Mystery: Uncover secrets, form alliances, and solve the mystery before it’s too late.
  • A Night of Chaos & Comedy: Expect laughs, intrigue, and delightfully questionable decision-making.

 

About Odyssey Theatre:
Odyssey Theatre is known for creating immersive, story-driven theatrical experiences in unique and unconventional spaces. Specialising in original interactive productions, Odyssey Theatre invites audiences to step directly into the world of the story and become part of the action.

 

Gather your fellow villagers and see if you can survive the most disastrous town meeting of the Middle Ages.

 

Event details

Venue: HP Bowlo (6 Crinan Street, Hurlstone Park, NSW, 2193)
Bookings: https://www.odysseytheatre.com.au/we-didnt-start-the-pyre-hp-bowlo
Start Date: Friday 15 May 2026

June 6th
7pm-9pm

 

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