A Garden or a Graveyard Premiere
Schedule
Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Lake Wales Little Theatre | Lake Wales, FL
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A Garden… or a Graveyard?An Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
The Groveland Estate was meant to be celebrating a milestone evening, an anniversary fifty years in the making. Guests arrived expecting elegance, tradition, and the polished grandeur of a powerful family legacy. Jane Groveland was known for her ruthless business sense, cutting wit, and unforgettable parties at her manor.
What no one expected was the tension simmering just beneath the surface.
Tight smiles. Hurried footsteps. A household stretched thin as perfection was demanded at any cost.
By the end of the night, Jane Groveland is dead.
Her body is discovered in the estate’s sprawling garden, the apparent victim of a fatal fall. But in a house thick with resentment, secrets, and unpaid debts, few believe it was simply an accident. Jane leaves behind embittered children, desperate finances, and a long-suffering staff, some owed money, some expecting inheritance, others deprived of passion, pride, or dignity. Everyone has a motive.
As whispers echo through the manor halls, guests are drawn into a tangled web of lies, grudges, and carefully crafted alibis. Was Jane’s death an act of revenge? A crime of bitter passion? A crime of opportunity? Or did fate and the garden itself finally claim her?
Led by the Chief of Police, guests become detectives for the evening interrogating suspects, uncovering hidden truths, and piecing together clues to determine what really happened.
Murder or misfortune?
Treasure or tragedy?
Only the sharpest minds will uncover the truth.
Was it murder… or has the garden itself become her graveyard?
Dinner Included
This special evening includes a farm-fresh dinner by Margist Market, featuring:
Pasture-raised from Margist Market pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon, rosemary, and garlic.
Roasted red potatoes
Mixed greens salad with seasonal vegetables and homemade oil & vinegar dressing
To finish the night, enjoy a special themed dessert by PBJ’s Cookie Bill, created exclusively for this event.
Event Details
March 13th
-6:00 PM
-Lake Wales Little Theatre
This production is presented in partnership with Lake Wales Little Theatre, bringing Ghostlight Troupe’s signature interactive murder mystery experience to their iconic stage
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Where is it happening?
Lake Wales Little Theatre, 411 N 3rd St,Lake Wales, Florida, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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