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Performance LICENCES AND COPYRIGHT

Murder mystery script Licences and copyright
All scripts are fully protected under the copyright laws of the British Commonwealth, including Canada, the United States of America, and all other countries of the copyright union.

POLITE CAUTION: Professional and amateur producers are hereby warned that the Murder Mystery Scripts listed on this website are subject to a licensing fee. You are strongly advised to apply for a license before starting rehearsals, advertising or booking a location to perform. A licensing fee must be paid whether the title is for charity or gain and whether or not admission is charged.

You can purchase a downloadable version of the script via the link to stageplays.com. Alternatively I have A5 bound Booklets with covers available for each of the titles. These can be purchased directly from myself at £5 each (inc postage). Please use the Contact form to order.

What is a performance Licence?

Public performances of stage plays must be licensed under the Licensing Act 2003. The definition of a play includes any dramatic piece, involving speech, singing or action and the playing of a role. Ballets and musicals are also included in this definition. A play is a licensable activity under the Licensing Act 2003.

Performance Royalties

Performance royalties are the authors’ way of being paid for the use of their show (their "intellectual property") or work. The authors of a musical or play may include the bookwriter , the composer, and the lyricist. Their right to be paid for use of their work is guaranteed by the copyright laws of UK and other countries under the basis of theatrical licensing.

Performance Licence Application Form

Professional and amateur producers are hereby warned that the Murder Mystery Scripts listed on this website are subject to a licensing fee. 
Current Licence fee is £50 per performance. Please use the button below​ to apply for a licence to perform. 
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MURDER MYSTERY BOOKS AND SCRIPTS

British Comedy Murder Mystery Scripts by Chris Shelstone

Come Die with Me

Come fly with me murder mystery
A funny murder mystery set in an airport departure lounge.

MuRder at Sea

Murder at Sea Murder Mystery
Nautical but nice cheeky murder mystery set at sea.

Murder at Stodge City

Murder at Stodge City Mystery
A humorous murder mystery play set in the wild wild west.

Murder in the Library

Murder in the Library Mystery
Hilarious Murder in the Library
by Chris Shelstone

Murder Most Vile

Murder Most Vile Murder Mystery Script
Hotel based comedy Murder Mystery

New Book Cloak and Dagger

New muder Mystery Book Cloak and Dagger by Chris Shelston
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HUMOROUS MURDER MYSTERIES

By Chris Shelstone a graduate of The School of Comedy

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Murder mystery scripts that are easy to learn

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All you need to start your rehearsals

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Acclaimed comedic murder mystery 

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  • Home
  • About
  • Licences
  • Available Titles
    • Come Die With Me
    • Cloak and Dagger
    • Murder at Sea
    • Murder at Stodge City
    • Murder in the Library
    • Murder Most Vile
  • Buy Booklet
  • News
  • Contact