Penfold Theatre Company presents Murder on the Rails, a murder mystery aboard the Austin Steam Train, on Saturday, October 8th.

Nestle in your seat as the train whisks you away to the Clinic of Clarity, a revolutionary care facility by the tech millionaire-turned-philanthropist, Professor Reynard, who gained national attention for his success transitioning the mentally deranged into calm and productive members of society. But be careful. Not everyone may be as they seem on this pleasure ride. Your wits and deduction could be the key in keeping those aboard from winding up duped… or dead.

Penfold’s Murder on the Rails, now in its third year, is made possible by a generous partnership with the Austin Steam Train Association, which exists to give Central Texans an opportunity to experience steam train-era transportation. Since 1992, the Association has been delighting riders with excursions between train stations in Cedar Park, Bertram and Burnett.

While the story unfolds before them, passengers will enjoy a three-hour ride through the beautiful Texas hill country and indulge in fresh sandwiches and hors d'oeuvres by Chef Vikki Bowen. Beverage service includes wine, beer, sodas and water. All food and drink is included in the ticket price.

“I tell folks: if you’ve never had the opportunity to ride the train,” says Producing Artistic Director Ryan Crowder, “you have to. The experience of stepping on board is transportive all by itself. Of course, the story you step into when you do that – that’s where we come in. And that’s the fun that keeps us coming back year after year.”

Reservations for Murder on the Rails close October 3rd, and tickets are already selling fast, so guests are encouraged to make their reservations early.

Murder on the Rails
Written and directed by Monica Ballard

Penfold Theatre Company cultivates a love for live theatre in northern Travis and Williamson Counties by offering first-class, professional theatre performances and education programs.  2016-17 is the company’s ninth season and featured a variety of work from cherished classics to premieres: An It's a Wonderful Life Classic Radiocast (Winter 2016), The Glass Menagerie (Spring 2017), Perfect Profile (Spring 2017) and Around the World in 80 Days (Summer 2017).