Playwright

• Joe Orton

Director

• Peter Pope

Cast

• Frank Barry Performer
• Andy Jones Performer
• Dave Moores Performer
• Mary Walsh Performer
• Barry Greene Performer
• David Ross Performer

Description

Two young thieves, Hal and Dennis, rob a bank next to the funeral parlour where Dennis works and return to Hal’s home to hide the money. Hal’s mother has just died, and the thieves decide to hide the money in her coffin. Soon, her body starts appearing around the house. The action becomes increasingly bizarre upon the arrival of Inspector Truscott, as Hal and Dennis try to keep him off their trail—aided by Nurse McMahon but to the despair of Hal’s father, Mr. McLeavy.

Production type

• RCA Production