The Criminal Dinner 'Sherlock Holmes and the Poisoned Maultaschen Soup' – a delicious multi-course menu in a stylish ambiance framed by an exciting criminal case at the Rössli in Illnau.

'Sherlock Holmes and the Poisoned Maultaschen Soup'

Yes, you read correctly, the famous master detective Sherlock Holmes and myself, Dr. Watson, have found ourselves in the Swabian region. Admittedly, not entirely voluntarily. However, our genius could not decline the invitation of an old acquaintance, the Baroness von Zuckerberg, to a gala dinner once again. So here we are dining precisely at this time in the adjacent room of the restaurant, where you will be enjoying a delicious 3-course menu this evening.

In an attempt to escape his nosy table companion, the endlessly chattering baroness, the detective narrowly misses the alleged murder of the hostess's spouse, Baron von Zuckerberg.

Granted, his health was not the best. But keeling over suddenly into the maultaschen soup is not the polite English way to die, even in Swabia. For Sherlock Holmes, however, the previously deadly dull evening is saved.

A crime is afoot, an extremely puzzling case at that, because the investigation results seemingly rule out any involvement of poison. Questioning the witnesses, the medical examiner, and some of the dinner guests makes certain innocent lambs in the room appear suspicious.
With enthusiasm and in good spirits, the famous detective engages his little grey cells. "Swabian shrewdness" starts to spread, but no false house builder can pull the wool over the master's eyes so easily. Naturally, the solution to the case becomes clear to him soon enough. However, as usual, he leaves us in the dark a while longer before the murderer is cleverly captured.

Perhaps you will soon have the solution at hand as well since you also have a say in the matter this evening.

The 3-course menu will be served by the gastro team at Rössli Illnau. The Criminal Dinner will open at 5:00 PM, promising thrills for both the nerves and palate. Entry from 4:30 PM.

Entry: 4:30 PM / Menu and theatrical performance are included in the price / Table and seat assignments will be made on-site

The Bavarian Criminal Dinner - a crime dinner with thrills for both nerves and palate - presents a delicious course menu in a stylish setting accompanied by an intriguing criminal case, taking place at Rössli Illnau.

"Blood Moon"

On a hot July night, all of Germany is captivated by the sky: as the moon turns blood-red. And on this night, in the Bavarian provincial town of Oberlettenbach, Anna Bader is murdered with a stab to the heart. The weapon: a sharpened cross. Were religious fanatics at work here? The victim was rumored to be a witch. Inspector Weimar, an old acquaintance of Anna Bader, takes on the investigation and stirs up a hornet's nest. Barely escaping an assassination attempt, he must not only ask the audience to help him find the culprit, but also to save his own life.

Thus begins an interactive hunt for the witch killer. It proves to be challenging, as many people in Oberlettenbach have solid motives for the crime. The washed-up actor who can't remember his lines, the carpenter who never leaves the house without his axe, or the ultra-Catholic Agnes Berninger, who due to her numerous pilgrimages would have accumulated so many bonus points in the church's Miles & More program that she could fly around the globe three times.

"Blood Moon" is highly suspenseful and outrageously funny, a tricky puzzle that even seasoned amateur criminologists will find a tough nut to crack.

The course menu will be served by the hospitality team at Rössli Illnau, promising thrills for both nerves and palate. Doors open at 4:30 pm - the event starts at 5:00 pm.

Doors open: 4:30 pm / Menu and theater play are included in the price / Table and seating will be assigned on-site