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A Fete Worse Than Death |
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By Gary Simpson |
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When the vicar says he’s going to drop in for tea... Just check to see how far he’ll be dropping |
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In the sleepy village of Littlehampton, Mary Smallpiece, the vicar’s wife, enlists the help of retired GP Harriet Ffinch to oragnise a fete to raise money for the Church Roof. Moreover, she also persuades her husband Humphrey to do a sponsored abseil down the church tower, aided by her brother Staff Sergeant Marsh of the local Army Cadets. But in a village where everyone knows everyone and everyone has something to hide, is the vicar safe or is he letting himself in for a fall...? |
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DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Humphrey Smallpiece, the vicar
Mary Smallpiece, his wife
Florence Smallpiece, the postmistress
S/Sgt. Marsh of the local Army Cadet Force
Tracey Morton, a celebrity come to open the fete
James Troughton, a journalist
John Forshaw, a local farmer and councillor
Sgt Foot of the local constabulary
Dr Harriet Ffinch, retired GP and keen amateur sleuth |
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A FETE WORSE THAN DEATH Cast 5M 4F Flexibility Sgt Foot can be played by a woman Alternative endings None Period Present day Special costume requirements Army and police uniform Staging requirements Nothing special Suitability for family audiences Suitable for all ages Complexity +++ Comedy element +++ Atmosphere ++++ |
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