The Crossed Swords

Set in the 1960s, the peace and quiet of a Yorkshire country tavern is destroyed by the murder of a most unlikeable and professionally nosey character.

First performed in 1999. All action takes place in the Crossed Swords Tavern, near the market town of Dedleigh.

Set Furniture and Props

Bar, bottles and glasses 
2 tables and accompanying chairs 
6 chairs/armchairs and 2 coffee tables
Small table with telephone 
Tablecloths
Note pads, pens and pencils
Small handbag and 3 suitcases
Large painting 
Several keys and 2 swords
Dishcloth and duster 
Handkerchief 
Large gaudy engagement ring 
Book , rollers and hairnets

Script Extract

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Cast

crossed swords

Bella Nightingale
proprietor of The Crossed Swords

Rodney Nightingale
her son and general skivvy

Duane Benton
newlywed

Rosie Benton
his new wife

Cybill Ackroyd
Rosie's mother

Albert Moss
elderly handyman

PC Howard Pratt
local bobby

Jocelyn Thorn
journalist

Audrey Miller
her younger sister