Overview
Synopsis
Head back to the swinging sixties with the latest stage incarnation of the beloved board game. Cluedo 2 centers around the mysterious goings-on at Gravney Manner, the home of washed-up rock singer Rick Black. He is surrounded by assorted hangers-on, any of whom could have murder in their hearts following the discovery of Rick’s dead body in his recording studio. As the characters weave their way from room to room, through secret passages, the body count begins to rise. Was it Colonel Mustard in the dining room with the lead piping? Or perhaps Mrs White had her murderous way with the dagger in the kitchen? As the bodies pile up, it is revealed that each of the colorful characters isn’t exactly who they seem. Full of witty innuendos, stylized choreography, and quirky melodrama, this new farce offers a fresh take on a classic mystery.
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Context
Inspired by the popular Hasbro board game and the original stage production of Cluedo, Cluedo 2 premiered in a 2024 UK tour. Written by BAFTA Award winners Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, the production was directed by Mark Bell, director of the original Cluedo and the international hit, The Play That Goes Wrong. While on professional tour, it is not currently available for licensing.
The set design of the original production by David Farley was integral to its fast-paced, frenzied,
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Key Terms
Farce is a comedic style that emphasizes exaggerated situations, improbable coincidences, mistaken identities, and rapid pacing. It often includes physical humor such as slamming doors, frantic chases, or characters hiding in plain sight. Farce is designed to generate nonstop laughter, often prioritizing chaos and absurdity over realistic storytelling.
Slapstick is a type of physical comedy that relies on exaggerated actions, pratfalls, and humorous accidents to provoke laughter. It often includes broad movements, funny sound effects, and comic violence, such as someone slipping on a banana peel or being hit with a harmless object. The style originated in commedia dell’arte and became popular in vaudeville, silent film, and stage comedy.
A mystery plot where the audience follows clues to identify the perpetrator, often used in suspenseful or comedic theatre.
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