The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestickmaker

Set during the Second World War, a series of mystifying events at Fibbleys Bank leads to a double murder.

First performed in 1999. All action takes place in Fibbleys Bank in the market town of Dedleigh.

Set Furniture and Props

2 bank counters (or one longer one), chairs, office desk, small safe with key 
Coat stand, telephone and door key
Handbags and shopping bags
Sparkly earring 
Apple, box of chocolates, bag of pastries 
2 bundles of letters, one tied with red ribbon 
Duster and head scarf
Briefcase, files and papers 
Bunch of flowers and walking stick
Man's handkerchief 
Cup and saucer 

Script Extract

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Cast

butcher baker candle

Horatio Swagger
new bank manager

Margaret Able
senior bank cashier

April Applecart
bank cashier

Joseph Applecart
her father, baker

Lily Peeker
Horatio's cleaner

Cissie Pry
bank cleaner

Arthur Trotter
butcher

Herr Heffler and Frau Schmidt

Janice Pettel
Margaret's daughter

2 or 3 customers