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Murder by the Book (Greenwood, King)

Full-Length Play  /  2w, 3m

A thriller writer indulges in vitriolic word duels with his estranged wife until she shoots him. Then, an amateur detective from the next flat attempts to solve the murder before calling the police.

Murder by the Book (Greenwood, King)

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

Details

Summary

Crisp, witty exchanges pepper this light hearted and inventive thriller that unfolds with a series of macabre twists. A thriller writer indulges in vitriolic word duels with his estranged wife until she shoots him. An amateur detective from the next flat attempts to solve the murder before calling the police. More deadly games are in store when the corpse rises and the tables are turned more than once for the victim and the killers.

History

Murder by the Book was first published in 1982.

SELWYN PIPER
CHRISTINE SCOTT
IMOGEN PIPER
PETER FLETCHER
JOHN DOUGLAS

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting

    The drawing room of Selwyn Piper’s flat.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)

Licensing & Materials

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

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