Serial Killer Speakeasy in Adelaide offers a theatrical true‑crime cocktail evening that leans into storytelling, psychology, and investigation, inviting guests to reflect on real cases from the States with curiosity rather than simple thrills. Across the night, the focus sits on careful narration, mood, and character rather than spectacle, drawing you into the context and consequences behind each story. In this way, it aims to give true crime fans a chance to engage with the material in a more reflective, considered setting.
What is Serial Killer Speakeasy?
Across four chapters, actors bring key figures and moments from infamous cases from the US to the stage, using lighting, sound, and carefully paced narration to build a sense of inquiry. Each segment is paired with a themed cocktail, designed to match the mood and era of the story, so the bar and the performance unfold together as one cohesive, investigation‑inspired experience. Still, the aim is to engage true crime fans who are curious about criminal psychology and investigation, while remaining mindful of the real‑world harm behind these stories.
Tell me more about Serial Killer Speakeasy in Adelaide
This is the kind of night that suits curious minds: part live retelling, part cocktail hour, part intimate theatre experience. The form
at keeps you close to the action, while the speakeasy setting and psychological focus give each story a slow-burn tension that lingers between scenes. Whether you go with a partner, friends, or a fellow true-crime devotee, it feels designed for guests who enjoy storytelling, atmosphere, and a touch of mystery in their night out.
At its core, Serial Killer Speakeasy blends true crime, live theatre, four themed cocktails, and a speakeasy atmosphere into one carefully staged evening. With selected dates scheduled and limited seating available, it offers a distinctive way to step into a world of investigation, performance, and suspense.
Held at Burnside Ballroom, the performance lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. Although mocktails are available for all guests, you need to be aged 18 or over to be served cocktails (with valid ID).
