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Afternoon at the Seaside

Short Play, Drama  /  5w, 7m

Agatha Christie

A light seaside mystery in one act.

Afternoon at the Seaside

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 7m
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

Details

Summary
A whimsical day by the sea in a British resort.  An emerald necklace has been stolen and the Inspector has to investigate an extraordinary mix of characters.
Part of the triple bill The Rule of Three, which also feature The Rats, and The Patient.


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  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie is known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime. Her books have sold over a billion copies in English with another billion in foreign languages. She is the most widely published author of all time and, in many languages, outsold only by the Bible and Shake ...

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