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Over My Dead Body
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Wife After Death
by Eric Chappell
What readers are saying
Readers are divided on the play's pacing, with some finding it amusing while others feel it can be boring at times. Overall, the humor and character development receive praise, but there's a note about the need for a diverse cast for optimal enjoyment.
Very funny playGreat charactersIdeal for small groupsBoring at timesHumor can be flat
Synopsis
Comedian and national treasure Dave Thursby has died, and on the day of his funeral, friends and colleagues gather beside his coffin to pay their last respects.
There's Harvey, who wrote Dave's material; Vi, Harvey's wife; Kevin, Dave's agent, and Kevin's wife Jane.
Dave's glamorous widow Laura has arranged a funeral to remember, complete with a horse-drawn hearse and an attendant dog.
An unfamiliar woman in flamboyant mourning clothes turns out to be Kay, Dave's ex-wife from before he was famous, and a series of revelations end with Kevin throwing a drink into the coffin and all the guests asking themselves if they ever knew the "real" Dave.-4 women, 2 men
Press Reviews
"A terrific evening of love and laughter."
— The British Theatre Guide
Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year2011
BindingPaperback
Pages68
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573114755
ISBN-100573114757
LCCPR6053.H3656 W54 2011
Wife After Death is a British comedy play written by Eric Chappell and published by Samuel French (2011).
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Samuel French · 2011 · 68 pp
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