Arta

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There’s been a murder.

No come back, it’s not another Taggart repeat. The murder in this case is strictly theatrical, and the starting point for a fabulous and engrossing Victorian murder mystery evening.

Add in a three course dinner in the opulent surroundings of Arta in the Merchant City and it’s obvious that this is a Big Deal to die for. Or kill for.

Murder most horrid

The gloriously ornate and atmospheric surroundings of Arta are the ideal venue for the mysterious events of Saturday 4th March. The year is 1857 and you are summoned to celebrate a birthday.

Over an elegant three course dinner, guests will mingle with the actors playing the parts of Madeleine Smith, Pierre L’Angelier, Janet Smith, James Smith, William Minnoch and Christina Haggart, and attempt to get to the bottom of the Death by Chocolate mystery.

Dress to impress

Enjoy the sumptuous meal, but pay attention to your surroundings as a victim is chosen and your team must find the culprit. It helps if you are dressed for the part, so Victorian dress and possibly a Sherlock Holmes accessory or two are encouraged, but not necessary.

The Big Deal is for one person to enjoy a three course dinner as part of the Spirit of Glasgow Death by Chocolate murder mystery night on Saturday 4th March 2017.

Dinner might prove a tempting distraction. The killer menu starts with soup, followed by supreme of chicken with sunblushed tomatoes, fondant potato and Serrano-wrapped greens. Ponder the final clues over a chocolate mousse cup.

Murder fans

The Spirit of Glasgow Death By Chocolate nights have been a hit with participants. Reviews on the Facebook page include the following comments:

‘Death by Chocolate. What a lot of fun. If you haven’t experienced this you have a treat coming.’

‘I loved it. I thought it was really well acted out!’

Deathly delights

Any whodunnit fan will revel in the wit and skill involved in Death by Chocolate.

This Big Deal from Spirit of Glasgow provides a great meal at Arta, enlivened by some atmospheric Victorian entertainment, and would be an original way to mark a birthday or special occasion.