The Ruling Class
by Peter Barnes

Name: The Ruling Class
Brand: Peter Barnes
SKU: 9781474248532
Rating: 4.28 (45 reviews)

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What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the clever satire and humor in the play, frequently highlighting its critique of the British ruling class. Many find it both entertaining and thought-provoking, even if it becomes darker as it progresses. Some note its length and disjointedness towards the end, but overall, it is viewed as a significant work of theatre.

Hilarious and brutalBrilliant critique on societyEngaging and thought-provokingClever satireA bit too long and disjointed

Synopsis

When the twelfth Earl of Gurney inadvertently dies while pretending to hang himself dressed in a Napoleon hat and a tutu, a problem ensues because the heir believes he is Christ.

While it is natural for a member of the ruling class to think himself all powerful, the family thinks this is a bit much.

What can they do to get control of the enormous fortune?

Their schemes backfire when the thirteenth Earl realizes he is not Christ, he is Jack the Ripper.

Available in the collection SIXTIES DRAMA.