Murder Mystery Play in the style of Agatha Christie

Exciting 1940s murder mystery play written by internationally acclaimed crime author, Pauline Rowson, author of the DI Andy Horton mysteries, Art Marvik thrillers and 1950s set mysteries featuring Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Alun Ryga.

Full of twists and turns, plays written in the style of Agatha Christie detective dramas that will have audiences guessing ‘who done it.’

Murder at the Pelican Club - by Pauline Rowson

An exciting 1940 set murder mystery play

This brand new detective play Murder At The Pelican Club, is an exciting 1940s murder mystery in the vein of the classic crime thrillers of the 20th century, an Agatha Christie style detective drama that will have audiences guessing ‘who done it.’ Written with a touch of humour, the play takes place in the Pelican Nightclub and Restaurant in November 1940.

Set in 1940s war torn England. Tillie Trotman, a singer and forces sweetheart, is about to commence her final show at the Pelican Club before travelling overseas to entertain the troops. Someone, though is intent on stopping her.

Cast

Cast: 5 males 3 females
Category: Murder Mystery/Detective

Set in 1940s war torn England

Duration: Approximately 100 minutes
Acts: 4, Scenes: Act 1 Scene 1, Act 2, Scene 1, Act 3, Scene 1, Act 4 Scene 1
Principals: 1male 1female, other cast: 2females, 4males
Sets: 1

Characters
INSPECTOR DOYLE: Middle-aged man
TILLIE TROTMAN: Singer
MICHAEL EELS: A drunken musician accompanying Tillie.
MAXINE HUNTER: Tillie’s agent and manager
BRIAN BLEMMINGS: The Pelican Club Owner
MAISIE DUNCAN: Tillie’s friend

RYAN CONNOR: An Irish waiter

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