Three Murders, a Suicide and a Near Miss

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Three Murders, a Suicide and a Near Miss

by Alison Chaplin

Three Murders, a Suicide and a Near Miss – Comedy Shakespeare Adaptation for Children’s Theatre
Three Murders, a Suicide and a Near Miss transforms Shakespeare’s tragic masterpiece into a lively, accessible farce that introduces young performers and audiences to one of literature’s greatest plays. With stock characters like the villain, hero, heroine, and fool, and an Announcer guiding the action, the script blends modern characterisation with melodramatic humour while retaining the essential elements of the original story.

Perfect for school productions, youth theatre, and reader's theatre, this fun and engaging play is simple to stage, appeals to both children and adults, and provides a memorable introduction to Shakespeare, performance skills, and ensemble work.

Bring this educational, dramatic, and fun adaptation to life in a production that combines humour, theatre history, and creative performance.

This script pack also contains full performance support notes plus great follow-on classroom activities.

If you are giving a performance of this play you must purchase a performing rights licence, available below.

Cast:	22
Runtime:	45 mins
Age Range:	KS2, KS3
Genre:	comedy adaptation drama Shakespeare
Type:	one act

Download

This play can be purchased as a download-only version in Acrobat (pdf) format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (or a similar PDF reader).

This version DOES NOT include performing rights.

This version includes a Full Cast/Character List, Production Notes with suggestions for props, costumes and staging, and Follow-On Activities for further work in the classroom.

ISBN:	978-1-906153-38-0
Price:	£6.00

Paperback

Supplied as a paperback copy. Post and packaging rates apply.

Includes some performing rights within the price.

This version DOES NOT include production notes or follow-on activities.

ISBN:	978-1-906153-17-5
Price:	£6.00

Multiple Performance Rights Licence

Purchasing this licence allows you to give UP TO FIVE public performances of this play. It is valid for six months from the date of purchase. A public performance is one given to any external audience, including friends and family, regardless of ticket charges. If you are giving multiple public performances of this play then you will need to have the appropriate performing rights licence. For any queries about which licence to purchase please contact info@artsonthemove.co.uk.

ISBN:	n/a
Price:	£20.00

Single Performance Rights Licence

Purchasing this licence allows you to give JUST ONE public performance of this play. It is valid for two months from the date of purchase. A public performance is one given to any external audience, including friends and family, regardless of ticket charges. If you are giving a public performance of this play then you will need to have the appropriate performing rights licence. For any queries about which licence to purchase please contact info@artsonthemove.co.uk.