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And Evermore Shall Be So

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  5w, 5m

A murder mystery with more than a touch of humour. Taking its title from the traditional song "Green Grow the Rushes O" the play explores the events surrounding a murder which took place four years previously and how strangely the song lyrics seem to fit so well with the circumstances. Offering ten…

And Evermore Shall Be So

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 5m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences

Details

Summary

A murder mystery with more than a touch of humour. Taking its title from the traditional song "Green Grow the Rushes O" the play explores the events surrounding a murder which took place four years previously and how strangely the song lyrics seem to fit so well with the circumstances. Offering ten good acting roles, the story twists and turns, leaving your audience guessing until the very last speech of the play.

History

First production February 2010

As of 2016 over 14 productions worldwide

Cast Attributes

IDA, SHEILA, & GWENDOLINE - mid to late 60's

MAURICE - in his 50's

DAVID, HELEN & ROY - early to mid 40's

LYDIA, EDWIN & BRANDON - early to mid 30's

Age range 30's to mid 60's though there is give and take on age range just so long as complementary characters are of similar age group

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

Scripts

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Authors

Norman Robbins

Norman Robbins, one of Amateur Theatre's most popular authors, wrote his first stage show almost 60 years ago whilst working for the Yorkshire Evening Post. An avid theatregoer from the age of three (his grandparents ran the pub near the local theatre so free tickets were al ...

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