Acting students put on a show to remember in an evening of murder and mayhem at Preston Hall Museum.

The performers from Stockton Riverside College took a step back in time as they brought the Victorian street to life in a one-off Murder Mystery Night.

“The students worked really hard to put together a story that reflected their surroundings,” said the College’s Performing Arts Acting course leader, Sonya Curle.

“They spent time researching the era and took names from the shop fronts to develop characters to build the plot around.”

Part of a special event hosted by Stockton Mayor Councillor Ian Dalgarno, the students were invited to present their own murder mystery performance.

Sonya said: “It was really good experience for our students as it gave them the chance to do something completely different that they can now put on their CVs.

“It also offered the opportunity to work on something very site specific with a moving audience and to see first-hand the demands that brings.”

Praising the students for their hard work Councillor Dalgarno said: “The students’ fantastic performances certainly helped to make the event a memorable occasion. I wish the students every success in their education and future careers.”