Here is your chance to experience first-hand history at its making. It is January 1919 and country delegations are negotiating the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I. Not everyone is who they appear to be at this momentous meeting. Would anyone notice if things changed?
Inspired by the St Mary’s historians books and other time travelling movies. Some may have secret agendas whilst others are seeking to observe. Lots of diplomacy and intrigue will take place in and around the negotiations. Can you bring about a lasting peace for the world?
Smoke and Mirrors is a 4 hour freeform for 12 players. It was written at Peaky 2022 by Natalie Curd, Philippa Dall, Heidi Kaye, Alli Mawhinney and Mike Snowden.
Basic information
• Number of players: 12 (gender neutral)
• Setting: The Palace of Versailles in January 1919
• Time to run: 4 hours (including setup and debrief)
• Space Requirements: Large room with a table
• Authors: Natalie Curd, Philippa Dall, Heidi Kaye, Alli Mawhinney and Mike Snowden
Cast
Delegation from France (host)
- Blaise Pascal lead negotiator
- Drew Candini aide
Delegation from Great Britain
- Jess Ashworth lead negotiator
- Morgan Williams aide
- Taylor Adkins aide
Delegation from the United States of America
- Lindsay Anderson lead negotiator
- Charlie Beaumont aide
Delegation from the Japanese Empire
- Akira Tanaka lead negotiator
- Yuki Fujihara aide
- Hikaru Hamada aide
Delegation from Germany
- Kris Zeigler lead negotiator
- Sam Schmidt aide