{"id":479429,"date":"2026-10-28T16:04:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T16:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/479429\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T16:04:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T16:04:08","slug":"this-spine-chilling-19th-century-theater-experience-in-houston-features-a-live-play-starring-jack-the-ripper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/479429\/","title":{"rendered":"This spine-chilling 19th-Century theater experience in Houston features a live play starring Jack the Ripper"},"content":{"rendered":"

The second you walk into The Blank Canvas Space<\/a>, the gaslit, candlelit atmosphere pulls you in. Think original craft cocktails, each paired with a chapter from Jack the Ripper\u2019s haunting tale, performed live in glamorous style.<\/p>\n

This lineup is here only this December 18-19.\u00a0Once the run ends, these case files close for good \u2014 so check availability below and sip your way through the mystery.<\/p>\n

What to expect at Serial Killer Speakeasy<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t another true-crime documentary marathon. These case files come alive through a live performance told from inside the killers\u2019 own heads, backed by a talented cast and a set that actually nails the era.<\/p>\n

Everyone thinks they know how Jack the Ripper\u2019s story goes \u2014 this version has a twist, and you won\u2019t see it coming until the lights go back up. The other three case files (H.H. Holmes, Amelia Dyer, and Burke and Hare) come with their own spin on stories you only think you\u2019ve heard.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the lineup, and what\u2019s waiting at the bar:<\/p>\n

Chapter One:\u00a0The Ten Bells\u00a0\u2013 Whitechapel\u2019s legendary pub where the Ripper\u2019s victims and locals once gathered. Meet Inspector Frederick Abberline, the lead investigator of the Whitechapel Murders. Paired with the Chimney Sweep Sour, inspired by the pub\u2019s iconic signature drink.<\/p>\n

Chapter Two:\u00a0Hanbury Street\u00a0\u2013 One of the Ripper\u2019s most infamous crime scenes. Meet Elizabeth Long, the eyewitness whose testimony became a key part of the investigation. Paired with The Morning Witness.<\/p>\n

Chapter Three:\u00a0Miller\u2019s Court\u00a0\u2013 The site of Jack the Ripper\u2019s final canonical murder. Meet Mary Jane Kelly, whose story forever became part of the legend. Paired with Miller\u2019s Court.<\/p>\n

Chapter Four:\u00a0The Dark Alleyway\u00a0\u2013 The shadowy streets where the legend of Jack the Ripper was born. Come face to face with Jack the Ripper himself in a chilling final encounter in the dark. Paired with The Ripper\u2019s Shadow.<\/p>\n

\"CraftSerial Killer Speakeasy: Jack the Ripper<\/p>\n

Serial Killer Speakeasy reviews<\/p>\n

\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u00a0Milly L.\u00a0\ud83d\udcac \u201cThe show was amazing! I didn\u2019t know what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. Loved how each story was told from a unique POV, the drinks were fantastic.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u00a0Treasaigh C.\u00a0\ud83d\udcac \u201cThis was absolutely amazing and thrilling !!! My girlfriend loved it she is a Stephen King nut and she jumped out of her skin a Couple times. We Really enjoyed it!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u00a0JaNee J.\u00a0\ud83d\udcac \u201cSoo good! Start to finish. Quality drinks and better performances. Would recommend\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u00a0Jonathan E.\u00a0\ud83d\udcac \u201cActors were amazing. I loved the story telling and drinks were great!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u00a0Miki C.\u00a0\ud83d\udcac \u201cThis was the most fun I\u2019ve had in a very long time. The performers were excellent, the show was interesting, and the drinks were delicious! 10\/10 suggest to everyone I speak to!\u201d<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a die-hard true-crime fan or just want a different night out, the Victorian case files are only in Orlando for a limited run \u2014 take a look at the lineup and see if there\u2019s still a seat with your name on it.<\/p>\n

General Info
\ud83d\udcc5 Dates: December 18, 19
\u231b Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
\ud83d\udccd Location: The Blank Canvas Space
\ud83d\udc64 Age requirement: Guests must be 21+ with valid ID
\u267f Accessibility: The venue is ADA compliant
\ud83c\udf79 Mocktails available upon request<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The second you walk into The Blank Canvas Space, the gaslit, candlelit atmosphere pulls you in. Think original…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":479430,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[56,58,57],"class_list":["post-479429","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-houston","tag-houston","tag-houston-headlines","tag-houston-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/479429","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=479429"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/479429\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/479430"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=479429"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=479429"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=479429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}