The Murder Room
by Jack Sharkey

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Highlights

90 mins Present Day Multicultural Casting Interior Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes Comedy

Synopsis

When this zany spoof of British mysteries opened in Sydney, Australia, reviewers spouted phrases like "a great vehicle for three ladies," "a plethora of hilarious situations," and "this is a romp!"

Press Reviews

"Really a minor gem... witty and sophisticated."

— Newcastle Morning Herald

"Delightful...constant humor...A good mixture of Agatha Christie, Monty Python, and Abbot and Costello!"

— Canon, Memphis

Characters

Character
Mrs. Lottie Molloy

their housekeeper

James Crandall

an inspector of police

Susan Hollister

Edgar's daughter

Barry Draper

Susan's American fiance

Mavis Templeton

his very recent bride

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
ISBN-13 9780573612831
ISBN-10 0573612838

The Murder Room is a comedy play written by Jack Sharkey and published by Samuel French .

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Rating

3.3

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Performance Rights

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Amateur Only
Fee: Minimum Fee: $130 per performance

Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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