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The House on the Cliff

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  4f, 2m

George Batson

The House on the Cliff is rumored to be the last stop of the Civil War Underground Railroad and overlooks one of the Great Lakes. Years ago, an excursion boat sank in a storm and it's said the lake is haunted. The play begins with a sudden, violent murder and ends with a chilling, surprising climax.

The House on the Cliff

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4f, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

Details

Summary

The eponymous house is a rambling old structure of ancient vintage overlooking the English Channel.

Years ago a yacht heading for the South of France sank in a storm and everyone on board perished. Sometimes at night, they say, you can hear them screaming for help, crying out against the storm. 

The house’s occupants include Ellen Clayton, a lovely young heiress who is confined to a wheelchair, Karen Lloyd, her coolly beautiful stepmother and Jenny, the austere housekeeper.

Ellen is looked after by Dr Lane who leaves suddenly to attend a conference overseas. Nurse Pepper arrives, a cheerful, curious person intent on putting things in order. And there’s the substitute doctor, Corey Philips, who believes Ellen can walk again and soon. 

It all begins with a sudden, violent murder and ends with a chilling, surprising climax.


Performing Groups
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 90 minutes

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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Authors

Author

George Batson

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