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KEVIN EDWARD RYE
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Halloween: Fright Night Long Shadows Murder, it's a Dying Art Voyage to Treasure IslandHalloween: Fright Night
Synopsis:
It is a cold rain swept night. The 31st October, All Hallows Eve or Halloween. A young woman, Brigitte Holsten, finds herself stranded and alone in a remote part of Austria when her car breaks down. With the rain drumming on the roof of the car and unable to use her mobile 'phone she looks through the clouded windows searching for the lights of a house. A sudden flash of lightning illuminates a large castle and then it is gone. Has she imagined it? Wiping the condensation from the windscreen she scours the horizon desperately searching for the castle but nothing. Another bolt and there it is. A large and imposing gothic castle. Quickly gathering some of her belongings she leaves the car and battles her way through the pouring rain to a place she hopes will provide shelter and safety. And thus the play opens - The action takes place in the main reception hall of Castle Trappe. The castle is populated by a number of dysfunctional characters. Best summed up by Cedric, the manservant, in trying to dissuade Brigitte from staying he says, 'I'm afraid this entire household is unstable'. A lecherous Count, a voluptuous Countess, an emotionless maid, a depressed apparition, a manic clock and the entire household held together by a faithful manservant. That is until unexpected guests arrive -.
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Kingswood Players in Kingswood, Bristol, UK 2004
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Genre:
Murder Mystery
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Male: 3 Female: 3 Other: 2 other
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Synopsis:
A thriller and murder mystery combined with a generous helping of laughter. Its early November and recent storms have damaged the roof of the Copley Dell Guest House. Several of the guest rooms are out of action and it has been closed to allow a local builder to repair the damage. The guest house is a small family business which had been built up over many years. It is now run by Kathy and James York, following the death of Kathy's parents in mysterious circumstances. Copley Dell is a picturesque village on the Dorset coast and relies heavily on the tourism industry. A local business man, Len Prescott has a plan to generate more public interest in the area by re-developing the derelict gothic Manor House into a theme park. Although the guest house is officially closed, several unexpected and uninvited guests arrive over the course of a weekend. The weather is causing havoc to the roads and transport links; and there is little option but for them to be given accommodation until the roads are clear. Over the course of a few days and trapped in the confines of the guest house and the immediate village, we see deep emotions stir and tensions run high, as secrets and deceptions are unmasked.
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Kingswood Players in Kingswood, Bristol, UK 2002
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Genre:
Murder Mystery
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Male: 3 Female: 6 Other: -
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Top of PageMurder, it's a Dying Art
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A terrific mix of comedy and murder mystery (with a bit sexual intrigue thrown in for good measure). A dead body has been found in a funeral directors. Not unusual but it is the funeral director himself and he's been murdered. Two detectives try to solve the riddle of the clues and uncover a myriad of motives held by family, employees and customers alike. As the older and experienced detective bungles his way through the investigation and the younger detective takes a more scientific approach both get results but perhaps not what they were expecting. They encounter a sultry secretary, a frustrated wife, a betrayed employee and several others oddball characters before finally solving the crime.
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1st Produced:
Kingswood Players in Kingswood, Bristol, UK 1998
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Genre:
Murder Mystery
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Male: 4 Female: 7 Other: -
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Top of PageVoyage to Treasure Island
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An adaptation of the classic novel. An adventure story for children and adults alike. It retains all the elements and most of the characters from the original story but presents it in a format that allows maximum entertainment. Stories are told of buried treasure and an old long lost map. When rumours abound that an old sailor has the map there are pirates nearby to test those whispers. A rotten crew of salty dogs, under the leadership of Long John Silver, seize the map and set sail for mysterious lands in a bid to find gold and treasure. But will their plans be scuttled by a hearty young lad, Jim Hawkins?
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1st Produced:
Kingswood Players in Kingswood, Bristol, UK 2005
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Genre:
Adaptation
Parts:
Male: 5 Female: 4 Other: 2 others, chorus
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