PRESS RELEASE FOR LISTINGS MARCH 2022

​What’s on / Events / Theatre /Family Friendly
The Crooked Spire Medieval Murder - Mystery Musical

​A thrilling musical murder mystery set in 14th century Chesterfield. This family-friendly show revolves around the story of John, a carpenter who has travelled from York to help with construction of St Mary and All Saints church spire.

The Crooked Spire - John the Carpenter (Adam Stickler), Katherine the seamstress (Laura Andersson) and Walter, John’s young friend (Eddie Waller). Image: copyright Ashgate Heritage Arts, credit: Tom Humphries

Assets for Download

PRESS RELEASE for listings .docx
File Size:	252 kb
File Type:	docx

Download File

---

PRESS RELEASE for listings .pdf
File Size:	289 kb
File Type:	pdf

Download File

---

---

Ashgate Heritage Arts LOGO .jpg
File Size:	89 kb
File Type:	jpg

Download File

---

Arts Council England LOGO .png
File Size:	8 kb
File Type:	png

Download File

---

Crooked Spire - Photo .jpg
File Size:	1049 kb
File Type:	jpg

Download File

---

Tragically, the master carpenter is killed and John is accused of the murder. As he gets closer to the truth further murders are committed and John’s life is in danger. John is helped along the way by new friend, Walter, the brother of a local seamstress, Katherine, who has caught John’s eye.
 
But will our hero survive and justice prevail? Will John win the heart of a good Chesterfield lass?  Come and see for yourself.
 
A unique opportunity to see this home-grown ‘West End musical’ directed by Jake Smith (Sting’s Last Ship/Sleepy Hollow) and featuring local and London stage performers.
 
Created by Ashgate Heritage Arts, comprising Mary Hennessy (script), Martin Coslett and Peter Gray (music and lyrics).
 
Age Guidance: Recommended 8 years+
 
Tickets: Chesterfield Theatres https://chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
£17.50 and £9.50 child concessions (including booking fee)
 
Concessions for school and community groups. Contact the box office for details.
 
May Performances:
Thurs 19th May Matinee 2.30pm; Evening 7.30 pm (BSL)
Fri 20th May Evening 7.30 pm (performance to be filmed)
Sat 21st May Matinee 2.30pm “From Page to Stage” Q&A with the creators and author of ‘The Crooked Spire’, Chris Nickson, follows the matinee
Sat 21st May Evening 7.30pm
 
With support from Arts Council England
 
Notes to Editors
Photo of some of the cast of The Crooked Spire - John the Carpenter (Adam Stickler), Katherine the seamstress (Laura Andersson) and Walter, John’s young friend (Eddie Waller). Image: copyright Ashgate Heritage Arts, credit: Tom Humphries
 
Logos for Ashgate Heritage Arts and Arts Council England supplied if there is space to reproduce with the listing.
 
A full press release will be available in early March.
 
For further information, interviews and images please contact
​Kate Dawson, Well Read PR on m: 07866 762401 or email: [email protected]