Acting Edition S.

7 total works

Inside Job

by Brian Clemens

Published 1 April 1993

Spain is a well-known haven for criminals who skip abroad. On the Costa del Sol, professional safe-cracker Larry has struck it lucky. Gorgeous Suzy asks him to steal the diamonds from her husband Alex's safe and run away with her to Rio. At the same time Alex also employs Larry to murder Suzy for her 100,000 life insurance policy. Larry decides to tell Suzy about her husband's plans, and they together plot to steal the diamonds, murder Alex, and make off with the dividend from Alex's similar insurance policy.1 woman, 2 men

Will You Still Love Me in the Morning?

by Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner

Published 1 November 1992

Jeremy and Celia return a week early from their unsuccessful honeymoon to find that both Jeremy's partners have accepted his offer to stay in his house while he is away. The only problem is that they have each brought the other's wife with them. Jeremy discovers one illicit couple, Celia the other. Both issue invitations to them for dinner. Complications pile up thick and fast as, realizing their dilemma and desperate to make a good impression on Jeremy's colleagues, the couple stages two dinner parties simultaneously, one on the patio and one in the dining room.-3 women, 4 men or 4 women, 3 men

Shock!

by Brian Clemens

Published 1 June 1979

Air hostess Maggie, who lives in a converted windmill, has invited Ann and Terry, her latest pilot, to celebrate her birthday. Maggie has some peculiar tastes, including taping the most private intimacies between herself and her lovers. This indulgence causes consternation among the visitors, which include her neighbor Jenny and Jenny's husband, and culminates in the death of Ann's fiance. A second horrific climax reveals that Maggie has been murdered. Ann, who was very much affected by a recent accident, is distraught when apparently threatened by Jenny. In the last moments following Jenny's disappearance a final twist proves the relevance of the play's title.-3 women, 4 men

The Devil at Midnight

by Brian Clemens

Published 12 June 2001

Liz Burns, a psychoanalyst, receives an unexpected visitor - Nicki, a troubled young woman who is visited in her dreams by a devil who carries her away to a lonely, terrifying old house. Liz sees immediately that her visitor is a victim of child abuse and, as the details of Nicki's past life emerge, clues mount up that point to Liz's husband Jack as the perpetrator. And Nicki is out for revenge...-2 women, 2 men

The Edge of Darkness

by Brian Clemens

Published 1 August 1978

After her disappearance several years ago, Emma finds that her memory is damaged; there is much she does not recognize or understand. Why does she appear familiar with certain Russian phrases; why has she such a horror of a harmless silver bell, of a portrait on the wall, of knives? Is she, in fact, Emma Cranwell? Behind these questions looms a menacing mystery which finally erupts into violence and horror.3 women, 3 men

Anybody for Murder?

by Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner

Published 1 November 1990

Max is planning to murder his wife Janet, collect her life insurance, and enjoy life with his girlfriend when Mary and George arrive on their Greek island with news: Mary and Janet are beneficiaries of a huge fortune. Plans and plots hatch, and soon everyone is bent on murder. All that stands in their way is the presence of a neighbor who knows a thing or two about murder, crime writer Edgar Chambers.3 women, 3 men

A Sting in the Tale

by Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner

Published 1 November 1986

This ingenious play opens on two once successful crime-writing playwrights endeavouring to complete a block-buster to pay off their mounting debts - or are they? As the plot develops they realise their full potential - who better to accomplish the perfect murder than themselves? Forbes' nagging wife, Ann, is the perfect victim, especially as she is insured for 200,000. It all seems plausible enough until Forbes' partner mistakenly kills their secretary and a stage-struck detective appears on the scene. From here the play twists and turns so much that it is difficult to know who has been murdered and by whom. Eventually we learn the truth, but can Goodman convince the buffoon Inspector?