The city is internationally renowned for its dark true crime history, serving as the backdrop for some of Australia’s most infamous gangland wars and unsolved mysteries. However, this season, Serial Killer Speakeasy in Melbourne is bringing some of the most infamous cases from the US, unfolding as a theatrical true-crime cocktail experience. Expect tension in the air, forensic detail in the framing, and a chilling atmosphere shaped by performance, sound, and suspense.
What is Serial Killer Speakeasy?
Serial Killer Speakeasy is a four-part live theatre and cocktail experience that explores four infamous cases through performance-led storytelling, with actors on stage stepping into the roles of Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy, and Gein. Each chapter is paired with four themed cocktails, while live narration, lighting, and sound build a speakeasy atmosphere steeped in true crime intrigue, forensic framing, and investigative tension.
Tell me more about Serial Killer Speakeasy in Melbourne
This is the kind of night you might plan with fellow true-crime listeners, theatre lovers, or anyone drawn to immersive storytelling with a darker edge. It offers a distinctive way to step into a world of investigation, the mind of a killer, and suspense, while keeping the focus on narrative craft. In the end, it encourages guests to think about motive, consequence, and the people affected.
At its core, Serial Killer Speakeasy blends true crime, live theatre, four themed cocktails, and a low-lit speakeasy atmosphere into one carefully staged evening. If you’re looking at selected and upcoming dates, it’s worth noting that there is limited seating, mean’ing that availability can shift quickly.
This true crime experience will take place at 75 Reid Street, nestled in the heart of Fitzroy North. There will be two back-to-back sessions available at 6:00pm and 8:30pm. Keep in mind that you need to have a valid ID to be served cocktails but mocktails are available to all guests.
