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Alan Ayckbourn
Snake In The Grass
by Alan Ayckbourn
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with some enjoying its intriguing storyline. However, there seems to be uncertainty about its effectiveness as a theatrical experience compared to the reading aspect.
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Synopsis
Miriam has cared for her father in the family home during his vituperative last years with the help of a creepily polite nurse, Alice.
On Father's death, Miriam's older sister, handsome, divorced Annabel, comes home after over thirty years in Tasmania to find Daddy has left the bulk of his fortune to her.
Alice complains to Annabel that Miriam has sacked her and is intent upon blackmail, having evidence, she says, that Miriam did away with the old man.
Scatty Miriam and tough Annabel join forces against Alice and the blackmailer's body is soon hurtling down the well, but all does not end there...
Press Reviews
"A creepily, scarily, eerily enjoyable evening."
— Sunday Times
"It's a suspense drama about murder, blackmail and haunting; there is depth and subtlety..."
— Financial Times
"Subtle and powerful."
— The Guardian
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Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year2004
BindingPaperback
EditionFirst
Pages92
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573030222
ISBN-100573030227
LCCN2006482205
LCCMLCS 2006/46007 (P)
Snake In The Grass is a British mystery play written by Alan Ayckbourn and published by Samuel French in London (2004).
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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