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A Blow to the Head |
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By Gary Simpson |
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At the Old Town Grammar School, someone is about to retire… permanently! |
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At the Old Town Grammar School, the headmaster, William Masterson, is about to hang up his cap and gown. Not everyone will be unhappy to see him leave: during his time at the school he has been a strict disciplinarian who has made more than his fair share of enemies. To commemorate his retirement, the school holds a retirement party where staff mix with ex-staff members and former pupils. Old rivalries and hostilities rise to the surface and blackmail rears its ugly head; and one attendee at least has a more permanent type of retirement in mind... |
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DRAMATIS PERSONAE
William Masterson, 60: The retiring headmaster, a strict disciplinarian who has made a few enemies over the years… mystery… |
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A BLOW TO THE HEAD Cast 5M 3F Flexibility Inspector Foot can be played by an actress Alternative endings 3 Period Present day Special costume requirements None Staging requirements Nothing special Suitability for family audiences 12+ Complexity +++ Comedy element +++ Atmosphere ++ |
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