Under the Hammer: an immersive art mystery for adults

A Johannes Vermeer is going under the hammer at a high-stakes charity auction.

But mysterious intel suggests that all is not right. The game is afoot!

As a new recruit with the Company of International Artists you’ll need to review evidence, decipher codes, and crack puzzles to solve a case of art forgery before the culprit evades justice.

Keep an eye on the details and read between the lines in this fine blend of theatre and improv, escape room and “who-dunnit”, inspired by real-world art crime cases.

A unique immersive theatre experience
Dressing as your favourite detective (or artist) is encouraged!

JULY 2026 tour

ART TRAILS

a totally free SOUND WALK around Weymouth, Dorset

Stories by the Sea is a totally free sound walk based in Weymouth, Dorset showcasing the creative writing and voice acting skills of local students from Beechcroft and Bincombe Primary schools, with some additional stories written by children who worked with us at Weymouth Library.

These honorary art detectives worked with the Company of International Artists to investigate nine murals that form the Weymouth Mural Trail. They created intriguing new stories inspired by details they spotted in the murals, and recorded these as radio dramas for everyone to enjoy.

This sound walk goes live on FRIDAY 29 MAY 2026.

See below for our free in-person launch events

After the launch date, this sound walk will be available at any time, and is a self-led experience. There is no set route.

It is hosted on a free sound walk app called Echoes, which requires no roaming data provided you have already downloaded the app and this sound walk before setting out. 

This walk is geo-located, meaning you need to be in 9 different specific places in Weymouth to hear the radio dramas. Most are located on fairly easy terrain suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. 

Funded by Weymouth Town Council

Free in-person launch events

Stories by the Sea Audio Transcriptions

We are aware that some locations on this sound walk may have considerable background traffic noise.

Also some young art detectives are naturally still working on finding their confident voice.

Also, some people may need to or prefer to read the stories rather than hear them.
Click on the pictures to access a full transcript of the sound at each location.

a totally free SOUND WALK around Chard, Somerset

featuring 10 episodes inspired by artworks

written and performed by art detectives from

Redstart Primary, Chard

Redstart Radio is a totally free sound walk based in Chard, Somerset showcasing the creative writing and voice acting skills of local Year 5 students from Redstart Primary.

The honorary art detectives worked with the Company of International Artists for two full days, investigating 10 different artworks, and created intriguing new stories inspired by details they spotted in the artworks. They recorded these new stories as radio dramas for everyone to enjoy.

This sound walk is available at any time, and is a self-led experience. There is no set route.

It is hosted on a free sound walk app called Echoes, which requires no roaming data provided you have already downloaded the app and this sound walk before setting out. 

This walk is geo-located, meaning you need to be in 10 different specific places in Chard to hear the radio dramas. All are located on fairly easy terrain suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. 

There are several car parks in the area, one of the largest being Bath Street Carpark, TA20 2EY.

Funded by Chard Town Council

How to Listen to Redstart Radio

First, download the Echoes app wherever you usually source your apps

Next, use this link to download the Redstart Radio sound walk to your phone.

This way you won't need to use data or have a wifi connection to access the walk in the street.

Finally, use this link to view a map and further information about the artworks in the sound walk

Don't forget to take headphones for your phone so you can hear the radio dramas properly!

Redstart Radio Audio Transcriptions

We are aware that some locations on this sound walk may have considerable background traffic noise.

Also some young art detectives are naturally still working on finding their confident voice.

Also, some people may need to or prefer to read the stories rather than hear them.
Click on the pictures to access a full transcript of the sound at each location.

Investigate art at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

with Agents Kahlo and Dali