THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940

Comedy spoof by John Bishop

Greenwich Theatre London
Opened 28 March 1988
Closed 7 May 1988

A spoof of 1930s and '40s "murderer-in-our-midst" movie thrillers. Set in December 1940 when a group of Broadway hopefuls assemble for a backer's audition of a new show at the estate of a wealthy "angel." Once all are assembled at the house, a blizzard cuts off any possible retreat, bodies start to drop, knives spring out of nowhere, masked figures drag their victims behind swiveling bookcases, and accusing fingers point in all directions!

• Cast
• Production Team
• Quotes from the Press

Note: Simone Butteriss is Simon Butteriss (the gender change helps the story)

"...This stuff is put across with grotesque enthusiasm by Simon Cadell as Eddie McCuen, a self-confessed comedian who played bits in Helzapoppin, and Maria Friedman as Nikki Crandall, s suspiciously bright actress who both sings and keeps her eye on the plot..." Michael Coveney, The Financial Times (29 March 1988)

"...There's also a swell performance by Maria Friedman as teh showgirl who's really a naval intelligent officer - perky, sexy, exuding all-American gusto. She seems to be building a career as the best thing about disappointing shows - Girlfriends, Spin of the Wheel, etc - but surely someone somewhere has a worthwhile property for her..." Mark Steyn, The Independent (30 March 1988)

All content on About Maria is archived here without profit or payment to those who have expressed a prior interest in reviewing the included information for personal use, non-profit research and educational purposes only. This is an unofficial webpage. Contact.