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Present Slaughter

Sketches / Scenes, Dark Comedy  /  5w, 9m

Jane Dewey

The play collapses because of one unlucky slip of the leading man, who cuts his wrist when he collides with a tableful of glasses.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 9m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Parody / Spoof
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

Details

Summary
These plays cover a range of disasters appalling enough to turn any show into a coarse one: A Fish in Her Kettle by David Pearson; Present Slaughter by Jane Dewey and Don Starkey; The Vagabond Prince by Simon Brett with music and lyrics by John Gould; Stalag 69 by Michael Greenand Julius and Cleopatra by Michael Green.

Ages can vary from the young to practically senile.

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £15 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

Authors

Author

Jane Dewey

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