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Sweeney Todd the Barber

by Brian J. Burton

Sweeney Todd the Barber

Brian J. Burton
Full-Length Play, Melodrama
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Sweeney Todd the Barber

Brian J. Burton

Full-Length Play, Melodrama / 5f, 11m

The story of the demon barber of Fleet Street has been a classic since 1847 and was the feature of Queen Victoria's first command performance. Mr. Burton's version is laced with both song and humor in the best of old fashioned melodramatic styles. "This is real theatre, exciting and fast."

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Murder Play

by Brian J. Burton

Murder Play

Brian J. Burton
Short Play
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Murder Play

Brian J. Burton

Short Play / 2w, 2m

When Peter and Robyn wake up the morning after a dinner party at the home of their friends and employers David and Jane Valentine, they are still shocked at having been sacked by David the night before. More shocks are to come for David appears to be dead, and Jane calmly announces she killed him.

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The Drunkard

by Brian J. Burton

The Drunkard

Brian J. Burton
Full-Length Play, Comedy
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The Drunkard

Brian J. Burton

Full-Length Play, Comedy / 8w, 7m

The poor man did not start out to be a drunkard; mercy no! He was the penniless heir of his kindhearted father, from whom he inherited his virtues. He would not be moved by that villain lawyer to kick the widow and her daughter out of their cottage. Indeed, on seeing the fair daughter he proposed. The wedding of these two paupers does not produce financial relief.

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Being of Sound Mind

by Brian J. Burton

Being of Sound Mind

Brian J. Burton
Full-Length Play, Drama
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Being of Sound Mind

Brian J. Burton

Full-Length Play, Drama / 3f, 2m

John and Susan Pearson have rented their usual holiday cottage in France; Susan is particularly looking forward to this holiday as she is recovering from a nervous breakdown. Shortly after their arrival, the cottage's owner turns up to check that everything is in order.

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