Barrel of Fun
The 2008 Stanley Volunteer
Murder Mystery
At Port Stanley on the Isle of Utica, right in the middle of the 18th century Caribbean sea, Calico Jack Crowe is being tried for piracy on the high seas. This sets the stage for the 2008 Annual Stanley Volunteer Murder Mystery at 6:30pm Friday and Saturday October 10 and 11, 2008.
There are plot twists however—not only is Calico Jack being tried for treason, but there’s an irksome murder in the courtroom and the revelation of a missing chest full of treasure!
The suspects of murder are plenty – is it Lord Marshall Law, who is trying to keep order in Port Stanley? Is it Squid Lips Sid, the twin brother of Calico Jack? How about several prominent citizens – Mona Lott, who runs the House of Joy, Clara Byter, Jack’s neglected wife, or Sir Reginald Houser, the Innkeeper? And where did Calico Jack hide the treasure?
Attendees at this trial in Port Stanley will have to help solve the murder – and find the treasure!
This is the first Stanley Volunteer Murder Mystery to take place in the “new” Stanley Center for the Arts. Some of the “stops” take place on board the Screaming Eagle pirate ship, in a voodoo parlor, and on the dock.
When patrons arrive at 6:30pm, they are brought to the Royal Payne, the only remaining inn at Port Stanley. There they will meet the many characters of Port Stanley and the visiting pirate crews as scrumptious hearty hors d’oeuvres are served before the trial. After the murder, no one will be allowed to leave until the murderer is identified and apprehended, and who knows, maybe a rich treasure will be found!
Every year, the volunteers “recruit” a local celebrity to participate and lead the proceedings. This year Peter Loftus will play the part of Calico Jack Crowe, the pirate on trial.
Yo Ho Ho and a
Barrel of Fun
6:30pm Friday and Saturday October 10 and 11, 2008.
Tickets, priced at $30 each, include hearty hors d’oeuvres from Utica’s 257 Steakhouse, a complimentary drink, and then all the shenanigans.
Desserts and coffee finish the evening.
Come join the fun!
Patrons are encouraged to dress as their favorite pirate or wench on this high seas adventure.
Tickets are available at the Stanley Ticket Office, 315 / 724 - 4000,
or online at
All proceeds will be used for
improvements at the Stanley Center for the Arts.
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