The Murder Room

by  Sharkey, Jack

Published: 1977

Acts: 3

Language:

Category: Farce

Acts: 3
Male Roles: 3
Female Roles: 3
Flexible Roles: 0
Has Chorus/Extras: No

Synopsis

When this zany spoof of British mysteries opened in Sydney, Australia, reviewers spouted phrases like "a great vehicle for three ladies," "a plethora of hilarious situations," and "this is a romp!" "Murder has never been this funny. A spoof of all crime thrillers... it is good clean mirth all the way. The quick, smart, extremely well timed dialogue of Jack Sharkey comes through loud and clear [with] never a dull moment." (Times) "There are secret chambers, secret panels and trap lids galore. They're all operated by the most ridiculous contrivances and gloriously mucked up... A high, mad melodrama." (Frank Harris) "Delightful... constant humor... A good mixture of Agatha Christie, Monty Python, and Abbot and Costello!" (Canon, Memphis)