a comedy by Jack Popplewell February 1968
Mrs. Piper finds a dead body. By the time the police arrive, there is no body and no evidence of any foul play.
Detective Harry Baxter, not only has to battle his raging head cold, but the busybody Mrs. Piper, who tries to help solve the mystery.
There are false alarms, twists and surprises, and everyone is a suspect in this wildly madcap comedic ride.
Produced by Gwen Watson
by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd
Performed in Ecclesfield Town Junior School
Performed again March 11 at the Newton Hall Chapeltown as part of the Wortley Rural District Council Arts Festival
Actors and their Characters
Barry Taylor Richard Marshall
Elsie Bailey Marian Selby
Jean Dalby Claire Marshall
Nigel Womersley Detective Constable Baxter
Patricia Mitchell Vickie Reynolds
Pauline Grange Mrs Piper
Peter Yates Detective Constable Goddard
Stuart Frost Robert Westerby
