Lady Thistledown’s Poisoned Quill
Written by R. Aaron Thompson
Produced by Jerri Wiseman
Directed by Betsy Hansen
The dashing young bachelor Duke Henry Cavendish of Ashford has just returned home from the war abroad. In his honor, the Dowager Lady Worthington is having a dinner party. All the unmarried young ladies of the ton are in attendance. They all hope to catch the Duke’s eye and they won’t let a little thing like the Murder of Lord Fairfax get in the way. But what of the cryptic messages left by the gossip monger Lady Thistledown? Scandal after scandal is revealed as the list of suspects grows ever longer. Can anyone weather Lady Thistledown’s Poisoned Quill?
All guests are encouraged to dress up for the mystery, if you are so inclined. You’ll be attending a Regency-era gala, similar to those held on television shows Bridgerton and Downton Abbey.
Performances will take place at local venues, wineries, and breweries in March – June 1.
March 7 & 8 – StageCoach Theatre – in the black box for the first time in 5 years! Friday is show only (no dinner). Saturday dinner buffet.
March 14 – Creek’s Edge Winery in Lovettsville
March 21 – Effingham Manor Winery in Nokesville
March 22, April 5, May 31 – Oatlands in Leesburg
March 26 – Bunnyman Brewing in Lorton
March 29 – ONO Offshore in Chantilly
April 27 – C’est Bon by Savoir Fare in Round Hill
May 3 – Kalero Winery in Purcellville
May 4 – Ahso Restaurant in Brambleton
May 10 – Casanel Winery in Leesburg
June 1 – Hillsborough Winery in Hillsboro
March 7 (no dinner) and 8 (with dinner) at StageCoach Theatre Black Box
March 14 at Creek’s Edge Winery in Lovettsville (with dinner)
Creek’s Edge Winery, 41255 Annas Lane, Lovettsville, VA 20180
Doors open at 6:00pm. Dinner buffet starts at 6:30pm inside the winery. This is also when audience roles are handed out. The show will begin at 7:15pm.
Tickets: $75 per person includes the show, dinner buffet, coffee, and dessert = total $81.88/person
Dress Code: Guests are encouraged to don Regency-era attire, with prizes awarded for the best costumes!
The theatre’s interactive performance will be preceded by an English dinner, perfectly paired with a glass of Creek’s Edge award-winning wine. The dinner includes:
- Set finger sandwiches
- Buffet of Sunday Roast, Herbed Salmon, Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Yorkshire Pudding, Peas & Carrots, Cucumber Salad
- Dessert selections to include English Trifle, Scottish Shortbread, Sticky Toffee Pudding, complemented by tea (and coffee for the Yankees).
March 21 at Effingham Manor Winery in Nokesville (with dinner)
Effingham Manor Winery, 14325 Trotters Ridge Pl, Nokesville, VA 20181
Doors will open no earlier than 6:30pm. Dinner buffet starts at 6:30pm. The show will begin at 7:15pm. Please arrive at 6:30pm.
Tickets: $93 per person + taxes and fees includes the show and catered buffet dinner by Pampa’s Fox Catering. Tickets will include a welcome glass of wine and dinner. Additional wine will be available for purchase. [Menu: Seasonal Greens House Salad. Creamy Lemon Parm Chicken. Roasted Potato Wedges. Medley of Seasonal Green Vegetables. Arrollado (Jelly Roll) – yellow sponge cake filled with cream, dulce de leche, and fresh fruit.]
Vegetarian Entrée (Spinach & Ricotta Crepes with Creamy Lemon Parmesan Sauce) available by pre-order only. Due to the size of this event, not all dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Vegetarian Entree and Gluten Free Dessert can be requested with ADVANCED NOTICE ONLY (no later than Monday, March 10.) To inquire more information, please email [email protected]
March 22, April 5, May 31 at Oatlands in Leesburg (with dinner)
March 26 at Bunnyman Brewing in Lorton (with dinner)
March 29 at ONO Offshore in Chantilly (with dinner) SOLD OUT!
April 27 at C’est Bon by Savoir Fare in Round Hill (with dinner)
C’est Bon by Savoir Fare, 6 W Loudoun Street, Round Hill, VA 20141
May 3 at Kalero Winery in Purcellville (with dinner)
Kalero Vineyard, 36140 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville, VA 20132
Tickets: $75 per person includes the show, catered dinner and dessert by Between the Hills Catering. (Menu: Western Loudoun Salad. Lemon Ricotta Orecchiette Pasta. Chicken Scallopini with a Tomato Caper Cream Sauce. Assorted Desserts.) Wine will be available for separate purchase. Please contact the winery with any dietary restrictions at [email protected].
May 4 at Ahso Restaurant in Brambleton (with dinner) SOLD OUT!
Ahso Restaurant, 22855 Brambleton Plaza #108, Brambleton, VA 20148
Tickets: $105 per person includes the show, catered dinner and dessert. (Menu: coming soon) Wine, beer and cocktails will be available for separate purchase.
May 10 at Casanel Winery in Leesburg (with dinner)
June 1 – Hillsborough Winery, Brewery & Vineyard (dinner purchased separately)
Hillsborough Winery, Brewery & Vineyard, 36716 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, VA 20132
Please arrive at 5:00pm to order dinner. The Show starts at 5:30pm.
Tickets: $35 per person (+ ticketing fee) for the show/ Ruby Club members are $30 per person.
Estate wines, craft beers, and food from Bora’s Brick Oven are available for separate purchase.
“Lady Thistledown’s Poisoned Quill” is available for private bookings for groups of 30 people or more. Please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 571-477-9444 to discuss this and other entertainment options for your group.
