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The Late Edwina Black

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  2w, 2m

William Dinner, William Morum

The Late Edwina Black
by William Morum and William Dinner

The day before Edwina Black's funeral, Inspector Martin calls to interview her husband Gregory, her companion Elizabeth and her housekeeper,…

The Late Edwina Black

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 2m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller

Details

Summary
The day before Edwina Black's funeral, Inspector Martin calls to interview her husband Gregory, her companion Elizabeth and her housekeeper, Ellen. Gregory has long endured the domination of his wealthy wife, but is in love with Elizabeth. It is revealed Edwina died from arsenic. Gregory and Elizabeth quarrel bitterly. However Ellen confesses that Edwina poisoned he'self: with vindictive spite she devised a suicide which would serve to incriminate Gregory and Elizabeth and so destroy them. (Also known as The Late Edwina Black)
M2 (40s) F2 (30s, elderly)
  • Setting A lounge

Licensing & Materials

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

Authors

Author

William Dinner

Author

William Morum

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