Patrons of the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy from left, Bob Clarence, Patty Vollett, Sally Clarence with Andrew and Monique Drake.

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The roaring 20s were thriving at the Southampton Town Hall during a murder mystery event hosted by Bruce County Playhouse April 1.

Murder at the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy showcased a flare for fashion, mobsters at their finest and a murder mystery to solve in the height of prohibition. Dressed as a 1920s flapper, Patricia Underwood of Bruce County Playhouse was happy with the mix of ages in attendance and said that everyone was enthusiastic.

She said that before the evening all guests were given a character and had the choice to be as involved as they wanted to be. Knowing their roles in advance the participants were able to then dress accordingly. “It was nice to see the effort that was put in and their hair styles,” said Underwood.

The evening was split into three parts where guests would mingle and try to figure out who the murderer was, as well as learn more about the 1920s. Underwood said proceeds from the event will go towards new equipment in the Southampton Town Hall and the upcoming season.

Community members involved in the Bruce County Walkabout production, taking place June 16 to 18 and 23 to 25 in Southampton, will be announced shortly.

On the left, flappers Leann Currie (left) and Christine John investigated the murder at the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy April 1 at the Southampton Town Hall. On the right, Sam Liner cozied up to mobster Justin Selorio at the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy April 1.

The Southampton Town Hall location for the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy was a popular spot during the prohibition era; and during the murder mystery event April 1.

In character Carol Ann-Slade (left) got some interesting facts from Leslie Turcotte during a murder mystery event at the Southampton Town Hall.

Bruce County Playhouse organized the murder mystery event to help fundraise for their upcoming season. From left, Natalie Robitaille, Patricia Underwood and Brian Grieve.