Lady Thistledown’s Poisoned Quill

Written by R. Aaron Thompson

Produced by Jerri Wiseman

Directed by Betsy Hansen

The dashing young bachelor Lord Henry, Duke of Cavendish, 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?

Performances will take place at local venues, wineries, and breweries in March – May.

March 7, 8 & 9 – StageCoach Theatre – in the black box for the first time in 5 years!

March 14 – Creek’s Edge Winery in Lovettsville

March 21 – Effingham Manor Winery in Nokesville

March 22, April 5, May 10 & 31 – Oatlands in Leesburg

March 29 – ONO Offshore in Chantilly

April 27 – C’est Bon by Savoir Fare in Round Hill

May 3 – Kalero Winery in Purcellville

More venues to be announced. Reservation links will be posted soon.

Note

ALL MURDER MYSTERIES ARE WHAT WE WOULD RATE AS PG13. THERE IS USUALLY SEXUAL INNUENDO, MILD SWEAR WORDS, AND, OF COURSE, MURDER. IT IS UP TO YOU AS A PARENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT WILL BE SUITABLE FOR YOUR CHILD TO ATTEND A PERFORMANCE. SOME VENUES MAY HAVE AGE RESTRICTIONS.

March 7, 8, and 9 at StageCoach Theatre Black Box (with dinner)

StageCoach Theatre, 20937 Ashburn Road, Suites 115 and 120, Ashburn, VA 20147

Doors and dinner buffet start at 6:30pm. Show at 7:15pm. Please arrive at 6:30pm.

Early Bird Tickets – until February 14 or when Early Bird tickets are sold out: $75 + sales tax + $4.50 ticketing fee

Tickets starting February 15: $80 + sales tax + $4.75 ticketing fee

Includes the show, catered dinner and dessert by Pure Perfection Catering. (Menu: Mixed Greens Salad with Cucumber and Tomato with a White Wine Vinaigrette Dressing. Chicken Wellington with Mushroom Truffle Sauce. Shepherd’s Pie. Grilled Mixed Vegetables. Garlic and Herb Rice Pilaf. Rolls with Butter. Assorted Miniature Pastries and Desserts. Coffee and Iced Tea Station.) Beer, wine, and canned sodas will be available for separate purchase.

Reserve your seats for StageCoach Theatre

March 22, April 5, May 10 & 31 at Oatlands in Leesburg (with dinner)

Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg, VA 20175

Doors and dinner buffet start at 6:30pm. Show at 7:15pm. Please arrive at 6:30pm.

Early Bird Tickets – until February 28 or when Early Bird tickets are sold out: $75 + sales tax + $4.50 ticketing fee

Tickets starting March 1: $80 + sales tax + $4.75 ticketing fee

Reserve your seats for Oatlands

March 29 at ONO Offshore in Chantilly (with dinner)

ONO Offshore, 4515 Daly Drive, Suite N, Chantilly, VA 20151

5:30pm Doors and Beverage Tabs open

6:00pm Dinner starts

6:45pm Show starts

Break for dessert. Show resumes after dessert.

Tickets: $55 per person + sales tax +$3.50 ticketing fee includes the show, catered dinner and dessert by Odd BBQ. [Menu: Choice of smoked pulled pork or smoked chicken thighs and bun. Assemble your own sandwich with choice of BBQ sauce. (A Beyond Brat will be available for those who select a Vegetarian/Vegan Meal.) Macaroni and cheese. Grilled Vegetables. Baked Beans. Brownie or Blondie for dessert.]

Beverages are not included in the ticket price. Guests will be able to open a tab for the self-serve beer wall with 4 craft beer options from Ono Brewing Company. There will also be hard seltzer available for purchase in addition to assorted sodas, tea, and bottled water.

Reserve your seats for ONO Offshore

May 3 at Kalero Winery in Purcellville (with dinner)

Kalero Vineyard, 36140 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville, VA 20132

Doors and dinner buffet start at 6:30pm. Show at 7:15pm. Please arrive at 6:30pm.

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].

Reserve your seats for Kalero Winery

“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.