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A Small Family Murder

Short Play, Drama  /  1m, 3any gender (adult)

Simon Brett

A Small Family Murder
by Simon Brett

Valerie Trevelyan is murdered in her nursing home and her two sons are the prime suspects. As detectives interview them and their senile father the distinctive characters each tell a different story. Deep secrets from the past are uncovered and the c…

A Small Family Murder

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1m, 3any gender (adult)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
Valerie Trevelyan is murdered in her nursing home and her two sons are the prime suspects. As detectives interview them and their senile father the distinctive characters each tell a different story. Deep secrets from the past are uncovered and the clues begin to mount up. This can be performed as a male monologue.
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting An interview room
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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  • Minimum Fee: £30 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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Simon Brett

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