The Play That Goes Wrong (Modern Plays) (Henry Lewis) Good evening. 1. by on October 6, 2020. . After benefitting from a large and sudden inheritance, the inept and accident-prone Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society embark on producing an ambitious 1920s murder mystery. This plot summary was taken from Wikipedia by a very kind soul who wrote it all out, only to get it removed by a mod who deemed it unnecessary. It was first published as a one-act play and is published in this new edition as a two-act play. I'm Inspector Carter. It was first published as a one-act play and is published in this new edition as a two-act play. The play then began a UK tour, following its run at Trafalgar Studios, from January 2014 at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, visiting 17 venues and ending in Darlington in July, prior to being given a West End Venue. Table of contents. As the inspector finds a note in Charles' coat pocket, Cecil assures Florence (who's worried that their affair will make them suspects for Charles' murder) that they can continue on as though nothing happened, eventually convincing her to marry him one day. You submitted the following rating and review. Charles explains that after their meeting at the police station, it was clear the inspector thought Charles was on to him, so Charles had his guard up for the last few months. At this point, the group starts to put two and two together: Inspector Frederick Carter (whose name matches the initials on the handkerchief) hid in the manor grounds after leaving out a glass of poisoned sherry for Charles, explaining the mysterious figure Arthur saw and how quickly he arrived on the grounds after Thomas called for him, despite the snowstorm raging outside. Goes Wrong Extended Universe Wiki is a FANDOM Books Community. Write your review. Please browse our Academic, Bloomsbury, Kids & Teens,  Non-Fiction and Special Interest areas. I'm Inspector Carter. Overview. This plot summary was taken from Wikipedia by a very kind soul who wrote it all out, only to get it removed by a mod who deemed it unnecessary. Take my case. See if you have enough points for this item. After sending Cecil off to bring Thomas in for questioning, the inspector finds Charles' ledger, containing a newly-written last will and testament. 1. You've successfully reported this review. I'm sorry, this must've given you all a damn shock. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This theory is almost instantly disproven when Cecil barges in and flops down dead, with 3 gunshot wounds in his back. A loyalty program that rewards you for your love of reading. This must be Charles Haversham! This must be Charles Haversham! I m Inspector Carter. It was Chris Bean's directorial debut. After benefitting from a large and sudden inheritance, the inept and accident-prone Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society embark on producing an ambitious 1920s murder mystery. The Play That Goes Wrong premiered at the Old Red Lion Theatre in London in 2012 as a one act version, this then moved to Trafalgar Studios in 2013. Language : English, Magazine: PDF Download The Play That Goes Wrong (Modern Plays) For Kindle. While Florence in her interview reacts by running off hysterically, Cecil in his interview tells the Inspector what he told Florence about Thomas' possible motivation. To prevent Charles from going public with this knowledge, the inspector left out a glass of poisoned sherry for Charles, then, mistakenly believing he was dead, tried to pin it on Cecil and Florence because of their affair. Buy The Play That Goes Wrong (Modern Plays) by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, Henry Shields (ISBN: 9781472534682) from Amazon's Book Store. Book Descriptions: Charles then sends Perkins and Florence to bring the police in, as he says he wants to speak to Thomas privately. Now on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre. Just as he finds out who Charles' new benefactor is, Cecil brings in Thomas for his interview, but the inspector leaves to study the ledger's contents more thoroughly. Fifth Floor We are currently reviewing your submission. Are you looking for a book? Take my case. They are … The butler explains that while Charles and the inspector worked on their fraud case, Charles found out that the inspector was the one embezzling the police's money, so the inspector killed him to prevent this knowledge from going public. Well, it's necessary here. The Play That Goes Wrong by: Jonathan Sayer, Henry Lewis, Henry Shields by: Jonathan Sayer, Henry Lewis, Henry Shields. The Murder at Haversham Manor is a play written by the fictional Susie H.K Brideswell and put on by the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society. Believing the initials on the handkerchief to mean Florence Colleymoore, Perkins brings her back into the lounge just as Thomas and the inspector arrive. The review must be at least 50 characters long. Betrayed, Thomas shoots and kills the inspector just as the police arrive at the manor. She then asks him who he thinks killed Charles, to which he brings up the possibility of Thomas killing Charles so that Florence wouldn't leave him. He opens the lounge door, only to find Arthur, the mansion's gardener, and his guard dog, Winston, both of whom were prevented from leaving the grounds by the raging snowstorm. This must be Charles Haversham! The Play That Goes Wrong is a farcical murder mystery, a play within a play, conceived and performed by award-winning company Theatre Mischief. This new edition as a two-act play 've given you all a damn.... It was first published as a one-act play and is published in this new edition as a one-act and. 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