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Deadly Nightcap

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  4w, 6m

Francis Durbridge

Murder and mystery abound in this ingenious play with more than its fair share of blind alleys. A greedy husband plots to kill his wife and make it look like suicide. His plans are thwarted: he, not his wife, ends up dead. But how and by whom? Even though the investigation led by Cliff Jordan conclu…

Deadly Nightcap

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 6m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller

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Summary
Murder and mystery abound in this ingenious play with more than its fair share of blind alleys. A greedy husband plots to kill his wife and make it look like suicide. His plans are thwarted: he, not his wife, ends up dead. But how and by whom? Even though the investigation led by Cliff Jordan concludes Jack was murdered by a prowler, there are so many possible suspects and motives that the truth is elusive. The London critics said "a night to remember for any fan of mystery, murder and edge of your seat suspense" and "if you enjoy the very best of thrillers, see Deadly Nightcap, it's the best."
History
DEADLY NIGHTCAP was first presented at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on July 6th, 1983. Directed by Val May.
SARAH RADFORD
GEOFFREY CURTIS
LUCY BAKER
EDWARD DONNINGTON
KATE WARREN
JACK RADFORD
ANNA TRUMAN
DR. MAURICE YOUNG
CLIFF JORDAN
ARNOLD BOSTON
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting Sarah and Jack Radford's house in East Sussex. The present.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes

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  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

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  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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