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The Drunkard or Down with Demon Drink!

Full-Length Play, Melodrama  /  8w, 7m

Brian J. Burton

The Drunkard or Down with Demon Drink!
by Brian J. Burton

Edward, the penniless heir of his kind-hearted father, is a virtuous man. One day the villain'squire Cribbs lures Edward to drink in an inn,…

The Drunkard or Down with Demon Drink!

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    8w, 7m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Period
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

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Summary
Edward, the penniless heir of his kind-hearted father, is a virtuous man. One day the villain'squire Cribbs lures Edward to drink in an inn, and the effect is instantaneous; he becomes a drunkard and his poverty increases. It is his foster brother William who fin's out what Cribb is up to, discovers Edward in the'slums of London and fin's the true will hidden by the villain. The music is available separately on'sale.
M7 (20s, middle age, 60s, elderly) F8 (11, young, middle age, 60)

Extras

  • Time Period 19th Century
  • Setting Interior and exterior settings
  • Additional Features Play w/ Music
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Licensing & Materials

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

Authors

Author

Brian J. Burton

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