FREE Baroque Musical Murder Mystery at Calstock Village Hall.

Overview: We'll meet at Calstock Village Hall at 7pm, ready to see FREE baroque musical murder mystery "Who Killed Jean-Marie Leclair?" starting at 7:30pm (approx. end time is 9pm). This event is joint with the "Cornwall Creatives" meetup group.

WHO KILLED JEAN-MARIE LECLAIR?

Jean-Marie Leclair, an 18th century violinist and composer was stabbed to death in 1764. The prime suspects were the gardener, his ex-wife, a rival violinist, and even a secret hitman - and his murder was never solved.

Apollo’s Cabinet - a multi-award-winning group of musicians who are passionate about making Early music accessible for everyone - reopen his case musically, by linking French Baroque music by Leclair and his contemporaries to the recitation of witness and suspect statements. Each musician will be taking on the role as one of the main suspects and tell the story from their perspective, with the music closely connecting to their emotions, sowing suspicion and distrust. All text is based on original statements recorded by Antoine de Sartine, inspector of the Paris Police who led the investigations back in 1764.

With music by Jean-Marie Leclair, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Jean-Fréry Rebel, Jean-Baptiste Dupuis; amongst others.

Tickets: Tickets are free, but it would be nice if we came prepared to make a donation of our choice after the performance, to show our appreciation :-) They also accept donations online via their website.

How to get there: The Village Hall website provides info on getting there by train, bus [although a link is broken], boat, and car. Calstock should have at least some on-street parking available on a Sunday evening, and there is also a car park near the river and very close to the Village Hall (the Village Hall website states that parking is free of charge). I have previously parked in the Railway Station car park (which is under 10 minutes away on foot) on a Sunday evening free of charge. If you have more info or suggestions, please post a comment below!

Accessibility: The Village Hall website also states that "Calstock Hall has good access and full facilities for the disabled. There is parking right outside."