Fri 30th Oct 2026 - 7pm

Having some experience with dogs of legend, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are now pitted against Norfolk's own flame-eyed Black Shuck, the great hound that haunts the wilds of Norfolk, bringing doom and disaster in his wake.

Viscount Ashbrook's nephew, Ernest Flower has had visions of death and of the fiery destruction of his family's home and heritage and he is petrified.

Having heard of Holmes’ successful solving of the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville and the subsequent threat to his heir, Sir Henry, from a legendary demonic hound on the Dartmoor moors, Ernest calls on him for help.

He begs him to aid him in his fight for the salvation of his family.

Who can be trusted? Will Shuck shake the foundations of the family home? Can you help? Will you pick the bones out of the case and help solve: 'A Black Tail of Murder'?

Join Dreamstone Productions at The Assembly House for an immersive night of theatre, food, fun and unexpected surprises.

Arrive at 7pm for a cocktail and canapés on arrival, dinner will be served at 7.30pm and the finale takes place at 9.30pm.

Indulge in a three-course dinner after being greeted with a Halloween inspired cocktail and canapés before immersing yourself in a thrilling interactive performance by Dreamstone Productions.

Full menu below. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. We are not able to cater for multiple dietary requirements with this menu.

Tickets: £69.95 per person, includes: Seating will be at communal tables of up to 10 people.

Victorian or Halloween dress code is encouraged but not required. Book now: Avoid booking fees and discuss dietary requirements by calling 01603 626402 or emailing admin@assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk.

Cocktails and canapés, served in the Grand Hall:

221b Bramble: Shuck Gin, crème de mûre, lemon juice, sugar syrup, blackberry garnish.

Mocktail: Mrs Hudson’s Lemonade: cloudy lemonade, blackberry syrup, alcohol-free gin

Canapés:

Poached and smoked salmon mousse in a pastry fish, smoked salmon, marigold petals

Wild Mushroom and Chive Tart with garlic cream cheese, dried apple and cranberry

Starter:

Witch’s Cauldron Soup: velvety roasted pumpkin and sweet potato soup with a swirl of sage cream (V)

Tear-and-share rosemary bread with whipped herb butter (V PBa)

Main Course:

Slow-cooked beef shin in red wine with mushrooms and shallots, rosemary roasted potatoes, buttered greens, honey-roast parsnips and carrots

or

Woodland Mushroom and Chestnut Pie: flaky pastry over a creamy mushroom and chestnut filling, rosemary roasted potatoes, buttered greens, honey-roast parsnips and carrots (V, PBa)

Dessert:

Rhum baba, crème Chantilly

Or

Pumpkin Spice Pudding: warm sponge pudding with pumpkin spice toffee sauce