Mystery Most Foul | Shakespeare-Themed EFL Murder Mystery Activity

Could it have been Lady Macbeth with a poison vial in the crypt? Or Caliban with an axe in the forest?

In Mystery Most Foul, students work in small detective teams to solve the murder of  Shakespeare. Using logic, deduction, and teamwork, learners move around the classroom reading clue cards, eliminating suspects, and piecing together the mystery — identifying Who, Where, What and When.

This immersive EFL group activity combines reading comprehension, speaking, reasoning, and vocabulary building in a format inspired by classic murder mystery games. With character cards, a detective grid, clue sheets, and optional themed decorations, it’s perfect for themed weeks, end-of-term fun, or Shakespeare-inspired learning.

What’s Included:

• Teacher instructions
• Detective handouts and clue grid
• Suspect, location, weapon, and time cards
• 15 printable clue posters
• Full logic breakdown and solution sheet
• Optional castle-themed signs for classroom immersion

This resource is also part of our Shakespeare | EFL Resource Pack, which is available to download here.

Perfect For:

• TEFL, ESOL, and EAL teachers running interactive or themed lessons
• Mixed-ability groups working on reasoning and collaboration
• Reading comprehension through deduction and context
• Drama weeks, Shakespeare projects, or end-of-term review
  

Please Note: Once you have completed your purchase, you will receive a PDF to download and print. This is a digital download – no physical product will be shipped.