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The Late Edwina Black
Full-Length Play, Drama / 2w, 2m
William Dinner, William Morum
The Late Edwina Black
by William Morum and William Dinner
The day before Edwina Black's funeral, Inspector Martin calls to interview her husband Gregory, her companion Elizabeth and her housekeeper,…
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Cast Size
2w, 2m -
Subgenre
Mystery/Thriller
Details
Summary
The day before Edwina Black's funeral, Inspector Martin calls to interview her husband Gregory, her companion Elizabeth and her housekeeper, Ellen. Gregory has long endured the domination of his wealthy wife, but is in love with Elizabeth. It is revealed Edwina died from arsenic. Gregory and Elizabeth quarrel bitterly. However Ellen confesses that Edwina poisoned he'self: with vindictive spite she devised a suicide which would serve to incriminate Gregory and Elizabeth and so destroy them. (Also known as The Late Edwina Black)
- Setting A lounge
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.