Director Lynne Devenish is throwing political correctness out the window when she brings her baffling murder mystery spoof Prepare To Meet Thy Tomb to the stage at Guildford’s Garrick Theatre this month.

Lynne Devenish said the play followed Tomb With A View and Tiptoe Through the Tombstones to complete the trilogy of plays from Norman Robbins about the family that play together and slay together, the murderous Tombs. 

“As night falls on Monument House Hotel and Alternative Health Spa, Hecuba Tomb and her niece Drusilla receive a series of unexpected visitors,” she said.

“Novelist Philippa and her assistant Daphne are seeking refuge from a mysterious follower they fear may be the notorious Norfolk Strangler. 

“Hot on their heels comes flamboyant, openly gay TV presenter Quentin Danesworth and vacuous honeymooners Robert and Miranda. 

“The uninvited guests are soon snooping around the secret passages of the creepy old mansion and asking too many questions for comfort.” 

Ms Devenish said the play featured over-the-top characters and shocking plot twists.

“No secret panel is unoccupied, no cup of tea untouched, and nobody is who they appear to be,” she said.

The play is set in the modern day with the characters appearing ostensibly normal whilst continuing to uphold the Tomb traditions of murdering by contract, or whim, whichever comes first.” 

THE DETAILS

Prepare to Meet Thy Tomb plays 8pm from 28 July to August 13, 2016. Tickets are available at the Garrick Theatre website, and can also be booked via phone or email.

Garrick Theatre is located at 16 Meadow Street, Guildford. 
  

FURTHER INFORMATION

Visit the Garrick Theatre website for more information and to book! You can also check out their Facebook page.