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The Dock Brief
Short Play, Drama / 2m
John Mortimer
"Be prepared to laugh!" - BroadwayWorld Los Angeles
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Cast Size
2m -
Duration
60 minutes (1 hour)
Details
Summary
Performed in London and on American television and stage with What Shall We Tell Caroline? A seedy lawyer has been waiting for years to make a grandstand defense. He is assigned to defend an innocuous little man accused of murdering his wife. The man cheerfully admits his guilt; he simply couldn't stand his wife's constant joking and laughing. The trial ends and the verdict is a foregone conclusion. The lawyer begs his client to let him appeal. Ironically the man is reprieved because of the ineptitude of his defense.
Cast Attributes
Performing Groups
- Time Period Present Day
- Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £40 per performance plus VAT when applicable.