Rope
By Patrick Hamilton
For the mere sake of adventure, danger, and the -fun of the thing, - Wyndham Brandon persuades his weak minded friend, Charles Granillo, to assist him in the murder of a fellow undergraduate, a perfectly harmless man named Ronald Raglan. They place the body in a wooden chest, and to add spice to their handiwork, invite a few acquaintances, including the dead youth's father, to a party, the chest with its gruesome contents serving as a supper table. The horror and tension are worked up gradually; thunder grows outside, the guests leave, and we see the reactions of the two murderers, watched closely by the suspecting lame poet, Rupert Cadell. Finally they break down under the strain and confess their guilt.
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Cast
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Donald McClay | Director |
| James Wilkinson | Wyndham Brandon |
| Stanley Whittaker | Charles Granillo |
| Wilfrid Heap | Sabot |
| Richard Hardman | Kenneth Raglan |
| Irene Crankshaw | Leila Arden |
| Jack Dobson | Sir Johnstone Kentley |
| Doreen Bertlin | Mrs Debenham |
| Owen Ryder | Rupert Cadell |
Past Production
This show ran from 28th March 1952 - 5th April 1952.
Venue
St John's School
Cloughfold
Peel Street
BB4 7LJ