Let us set the scene…

Voted ‘Best Experience’ in London 2019 by audiences of Design My Night, The Murdér Express presented by Funicular is an entirely unique proposition. Pedley Street Station is home to our solitary theatrical-themed restaurant and bar located in East London where you can experience The Murdér Express and other shows that we produce in our railway arch venue. We create, script and host our events, bringing them to life and creating unforgettable experiences.

A real spectacle for all the senses, The Murdér Express takes our passengers on a journey of a lifetime, our guests can expect an utterly immersive experience in our themed restaurant where they can enjoy themed drinks and a delicious 4-course meal designed by Master Chef finalist, Louisa Ellis.

A showstopper opportunity

This is your moment to recreate our Pedley Street Station and train and take the experience to new audiences. Build your own award-winning Station, creating fun and engaging stories, leaving your visitors with memories that will last a lifetime and wanting to come back for more. Our team will support you in running your Funicular Productions business in your chosen location. As part of our franchise package, you will receive scripts, costumes, AV and menus. We have strong links with the nightlife discovery website Design My Night which franchisees will be able to use to manage bookings and enquiries.

We have over 1000 five-star reviews and average between five stars and 4.7 stars across main sales platforms, Design My Night and Fever!

How we help you steal the show – your franchise benefits

• The rights to own and operate a Funicular Productions franchise, to use the trademarks and trade name in a defined area for a period of five years with the right to renew
• Work alongside an award-winning brand
• Full initial training in all aspects of the business
• Ongoing training and support
• Franchise operations manual
• Support with finding/fitting out your premises (including train fit-out/AV equipment and The Murdér Express package)
• Growing demand for immersive experiences
• And so much more!

Get the show on the road

The Funicular Production franchise fee is £25,000 and the package fee is £150,000-£250,000. Government-led funding is available towards the cost of your fees, helping you to get started.

Your cue to run the show

We are searching for people who are driven, hardworking and creative. If you have a passion for creating memorable and engaging experiences and providing great hospitality, you could be the ideal franchisee. An interest in theatre is a must but previous experience in the industry isn’t essential, you will be provided with everything you will need in order to get you up to speed and running your Funicular Productions business confidently. We are a fun, welcoming and experienced team ready to nurture your business into a success.