TORONTO MURDER MYSTERIES

We have been producing murder mystery dinners in Toronto using traditional formats and some unique to our company. These are designed to meet the needs of almost any group or gathering anywhere in the GTA.


In general, people think of a Toronto murder mystery dinner being where actors come together and they build tension between the characters until the crime occurs. The audience is led by a comedic crime solver who interacts directly with the participants of the event. Attendees help examine clues, evaluate witnesses and alibis, choose from a variety of suspects and determine the culprit. That is just one of many approaches we take in the GTA.


We have choices that range from using participants in the show to strictly using our cast to having professional comedians running the event. This is true for corporate events, private parties, weddings and holiday gatherings in Bridle Path ("Millionaire's Row"), Sunnybrook, York Mills, Forest Hill South, Rosedale, Moore Park, Casa Loma, St. Andrew, Windfields, Yonge, St. Clair, Annex, Lawrence Park South, and Richmond Hill and the rest of the Greater Toronto Area.

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Straight Murder Mystery Dinners

The industry standard bring 4-7 actors interacting with your crowd leading up to a murder and a comedic investigation. Meet and talk with the crazy cast of characters, witness a crime and then work together to solve it!

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Ambush Mysteries

We create a scenario where the audience is unaware that a murder mystery show is taking place. Up until the dead body hits the floor, they think it is really happening. The relief lets them break loose and have a great time!

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Participation Mysteries

Our suite of participation mysteries that we call the Cambridge Solution because we thought it was Harvard Smart when we cam up with it, has people from your group play characters. These leaders interact and the others work as teams to solve the crime. It is a great way to get your people directly involved!

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The Princeton Permutation

For larger groups, going table to table can be overwhelming. For this, we have the suspects take the stage and give speeches about their involvement. They get out the basic informaton and are provided with two options for two different speeches so that they always have some control over their journey!

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Mix-And-Mingle Mysteries

For smaller groups, you can have everyone play a character and interact. Our Dartmouth Plan allows for groups to have more face time with one another and build familiarity which can help with icebreaking at the beginning of events.

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Frick & Frack Shows

More of a stand-up comedy routine, this involves one or two detectives investigating an improvised whodunit while directly involving your audience members in the crime. This creates a personalized show that could never be repeated!


And even if we don't know anything about the audience ahead of time, our ambush shows can completely immerse the audience in the midst of the mayhem until they realize that it's a show. This causes the audience to fully become involved in the event and the things that they have seen influence their solving of the crime because our actors can adjust to changing circumstances.


These shows can be provided not only in the evening, but also make a great idea for a lunch or at other times during the day that might not even be around a meal. This goes well with ambush scenarios when our people are supposed to be there for another purpose. Let us discuss various ideas that can work for you.

OUR GREEN COMMITMENT While ultimately we serve our clients in the way that they require, we work hard to reduce the carbon footprint of any event. We recycle, utilize local talent when preferable, and look to leave places better than we found them. When we do travel, we take pains to reduce our impact on the environment in Ontario.

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There are great areas within the city that can serve whatever needs you might have. These include Downtown, Bay Street, the Financial District, the Waterfront, the Harbour and the entire greater area including King, Vaughan, Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill, East Gwillimbury, York Mills-Windfields, Forest Park North and South, Bridle Path, Whitchurch Stouffville, Markham, Georgina in York, Caledon, Brampton and Mississauga in Peel, Halton Hills, Milton, and Pearson Airport, Burlington and Oakville in Halton, and Brock, Uxbridge, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Scugog, Oshawa and Clarington in Durham, the Niagara region including Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines and all the other surrounding communities in the rest of The Golden Horseshoe. We come to you and do not provide the food or the venue!

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WE COME TO YOU!
We work with groups that are small, medium and large. We also work with people that are in the city, the suburbs, and that are in more rural areas. It never made sense to get our own facilities. We come to a venue of your choosing and this allows you to make your own food and beverage options. In general, you want enough light to see, enough space to move around comfortably, and it should be quiet enough to hear. Everything else can be adjusted to.

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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW

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WHAT IS THE REASON?

The first step is to determine your needs. This includes potential goals, desires and concerns. Is it more than just entertainment? If you are looking to show appreciation to clients or employees, for example, then we would take one approach. If it is family and friends, we might approach it differently. The more we know about what has already been decided can allow us to narrow the conversation to approaches that interest you.

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WHAT ARE THE DETAILS? WHERE? WHEN? HOW MANY?

We need to know the type of venue you will have and where it will be in the area. A date, or date range, for when you would like to have this and what time frame you are looking for will help to determine our commitment and availability. Knowing the size of your group, though that will likely just be an estimate, will allow us to choose approprate options for the performance and have a better feel for the resources required.

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DO YOU HAVE A BUDGET?

If you know budget limitations, that can allow us to restrict the conversations to those options that will be within your financial constraints. This works in both directions. We don't want to overbuild and propose options that can't be done. Also, we don't want to underbuild and not provide a large enough of a show to achieve the show that will exceed your expectations.

CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE

We want to hear from you. Call us at 866.219.4386 or email info@theyimprovcanada.com.

ENTERTAINMENT

PRIVATE PARTIES AND CORPORATE EVENTS

murder mystery dinners

Murder Mystery Dinners

The classic format for entertaining groups of all types getting people working together to solve a crime.

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Improv Comedy

A great way to get a show that is completely customized to the group and keeps the audience engaged.

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Stand-Up Comedy

Comedians can come to your group and can provide a traditional night of comedic entertainment.

game shows

Game Shows

We get everyone and interacting in a variety of games ranging from those associated with TV shows and specialty items.

magic shows

Magic Shows

Our magicians can bewilder you for an evening of close-up magic, mentalism, psychics or full stage shows.

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Characters

We can add a little flavor to any event by bringing characters that can create memorable moments.

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I love all things mystery (except the real thing, of course). I read mystery novels. Solve mystery jigsaw puzzles. Throw murder mystery weekend get always. You name it, and this was one of my favorite experiences.

Some of Our Clients

We have worked with over half of the Fortune 500. These are just a few of our high-profile clients that have entertained over the years.

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THE GTA - BEYOND TORONTO

mississauga

MISSISSAUGA

Near Toronto, this metropolis has grown into a major center of power with large companies choosing to be near Pearson Airport, which is in the city, and with lake access.

burlington

BURLINGTON

More than an early home for both Jim Carrey and Ryan Gosling, the city is a major economic powerhouse with major companies choosing to locate in a place with an emphasis for the quality of life.

markham

MARKHAM

The High-Tech Capital of Canada is home to several companies that lend credence to the claim. Transport is easy, taxes are low, and land is available for development. A formula for success!

oakville

OAKVILLE

A major industrial hub, the town includes many multi-national companies scuh as Ford, General Electric, Siemens, and UTC Aerospace. There is no shortage of opportunities for success.

oshawa

OSHAWA

Along with Whitby and Clarington, the area is growing by leaps and bounds. With General Motors having major facilities locally and lakefront property, it is no wonder that it is popular.

brampton

BRAMPTON

The city has grown far beyond being the Flower Town of Canada by moving into communication technology and manufacturing. The population continues to grow as it is a popular place to live.

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THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE

toronto

TORONTO

The commercial juggernaut is a popular place for business and for people looking to arrange a place to gather to meet with their counterparts.

niagara falls

NIAGARA FALLS

One of the top natural attractions in the world, it is a major source of tourism and provides a great backdrop for companies to meet in the various resorts, hotels and casinos.

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NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

The heart of Ontario's wine country, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy fine wine and refresh yourself at one of the many hotels and resorts.

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ST. CATHARINES

The Garden City is the most populous in the Niagara region and has many quality resorts useful for corporate conferences and access to the popular beach at Port Dalhousie.

hamilton

HAMILTON

This port city continues to thrive and grow as commerce continues to grow in the area. Convenient to Toronto, Niagara Falls and the US, it is strategically located for corporate offsites.

mississauga

MISSISSAUGA

Near Toronto, this metropolis has grown into a major center of power with large companies calling it home and contains the Toronto Pearson Airport.

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THE REST OF THE PROVINCE

ottawa

OTTAWA

As the Capital of Canada, there isn't a company in the country not influenced by decisions made here. Thus, there are a large number of events to entertain and gain influence as well as to train how to work with government counterparts.

london

LONDON

An extremely livable city, there is a large impetus to grow the community while maintaining the high living standards people have learned to expect. With major companies here, team building and development programs are vital.

waterloo region

WATERLOO REGION

With Waterloo, Cambridge, and Kitchener, along with the townships of Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot, and Woolwich, the area continues to grow as an economic powerhouse and events pull people from across the municipality to collaborate and work together.

windsor

WINDSOR

With the proximity to Detroit, major automobile manufacturing and hard working are the keys to success. They are deserving of quality entertainment and find that success is all about making personal connections with the others that they work with every day or remotely.