'Drood: Booze Your Own Adventure' By Acting Under The Influence

Audience-interactive murder mystery based on Dickens' final unfinished novel comes to Atlanta

Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:30am

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Acting Under the Influence, a theater company that combines drinking and performance, is bringing its audience-interactive murder mystery production of "Drood" to Atlanta. Based on Charles Dickens' final unfinished novel, the show invites the audience to help solve the mystery by choosing the identity of the murderer. The production is presented as a show-within-a-show by the delightfully loony and tipsy Victorian theatre company, the Music Hall Royale.

Why it matters

This production blends classic literature, interactive theater, and social drinking in a fun and safe environment, appealing to fans of Dickens as well as those who enjoy unique theatrical experiences. 10% of profits will be donated to the Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition, making it a socially conscious event.

The details

Audience members will be encouraged to drink and provide tips to the actors, who are encouraged to drink as well. VIP tickets with the best seats are limited. The show is part of Acting Under the Influence's repertoire of cabarets, full-length plays, and other boozy theatrical productions.

  • The show will take place on March 27, 2026.

The players

Acting Under the Influence

A theater company that combines drinking and performance, presenting audience-interactive shows, cabarets, and other boozy theatrical productions.

Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition

A nonprofit organization that works to reduce the harmful effects of drug use and promote public health and safety.

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The takeaway

This unique production offers a fun and safe way for theater and literature fans to engage with classic storytelling in an interactive, alcohol-fueled environment, while also supporting a worthy cause through a portion of the proceeds.