Dead Room Farce is a darkly comedic radio play by Simon Brett, blending the classic elements of murder mystery and farce with a sharp, satirical twist. Set in an old, crumbling mansion, the story follows a group of guests who have gathered for what they believe will be a simple weekend getaway. However, things quickly take a chaotic turn when a murder occurs, and secrets long buried begin to surface.As the characters scramble to solve the crime, they find themselves caught in a web of absurd misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and dark humor. Amidst the mayhem, the mystery deepens, and each character becomes a suspect in a game of wits and deception.Dead Room Farce expertly blends suspense with comedy, delivering witty dialogue, intricate plot twists, and a sharp critique of social dynamics, making it a must-listen for fans of both the mystery and comedy genres.
By Jeremy Front
Based on the novel by Simon Brett
A series of nasty accidents befall the cast of the play Charles is appearing in. Is it bad luck or is someone out to sabotage the production.
As ever, Charles is his own worst enemy, a louche lush who can resist anything except temptation especially in the form of women and alcohol. His intentions may be good but somehow the results always go wrong.
He's been out of work so long now he feels he may never get a job and he's driving Frances his semi-ex-wife mad.
So when he's offered a small role in an awful play up in Rugland she nearly pushes him out the door.
But as always with Charles murder is never far behind.
Charles Paris ..... Bill Nighy
Frances ..... Suzanne Burden
Maurice ..... Jon Glover
Suzi ..... Jan Ravens
Freddie ..... Philip Bretherton
Tony ..... Clive Hayward
Mark ..... Rupert Holliday Evans
Lisa ..... Isabella Inchbald
Cabbie ..... David Reakes
Directed by Sally Avens