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THE MYSTERY OF DUMSEY MEADOW

A 1930’s mystery musical set in the heart of the English countryside...

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Book & Lyrics: Caroline Dooley & David Perkins
Music: David Perkins

Approx length:

90 mins (optional interval)

Cast requirements:

8m, 8f, 1m/f + flexible chorus with speaking parts

Deep in the heart of the English countryside, the children of St Winifred's and St Albert's schools find themselves caught up in a curious mystery when they go on a camping trip to the beautiful and peaceful Dumsey Meadow. With sleuth-like commitment the children attempt to find answers to some puzzling questions - Why do the cows and sheep appear to be laughing? Why is the Farmer always singing? Why did the Dumsey apple harvest fail for the first time in 300 years and who is the scary old woman with the horrible cackle? Set in the 1930's, this is a musical for mystery lovers of any age and will have you on the edge of your seat trying to work out 'why-is-it', 'what-is-it' and 'who-dunnit'?!

Performing Ages:

Primary/Elementary School, Middle School, Secondary/High School, Amateur/Community Theatre, Youth/Camp Programs

PHOTOS FROM THE ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

IS THIS MUSICAL RIGHT FOR MY GROUP?

 

To help you decide, a digital file that includes the full libretto and piano/conductor score can be hired from the rights holder Concord Theatricals:

Or buy a script. Choose between the acting, spiral bound or large editions:

SAMPLE SOME OF THE SONGS...

How Thrilling!
00:00 / 00:58
The Mystery of Dumsey Meadow
00:00 / 01:07
Witches are Bewitching
00:00 / 02:02
Bobby on the Beat
00:00 / 01:47
Things to Do
00:00 / 02:05
I'd Rather Have Brains That Brawn
00:00 / 01:52
Sisters of Rhyme
00:00 / 00:36

If you wish to perform this musical you will need a licence from the rights holder, Concord Theatricals:

Concord Theatricals
Aldwych House
71-91 Aldwych
London
WC2B 4HN

020 7054 7200

customerservices@concordtheatricals.co.uk

The Following materials can be included with your licence / hire package:

(*optional)

PIANO / VOCAL SCORE

*BACKING TRACKS

*DEMO RECORDING

*BAND PARTS (4 players):

Piano

Double Bass

Drums

Flute / Clarinet

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