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Murderer (play)

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Murderer is a 1975 comedy/thriller play written by Anthony Shaffer. Set in Dorset, England, the play tells the story of Norman Bartholomew, a painter who is obsessed with famous murderers of the past. He takes great pleasure in recreating their crimes, and hopes to one day join their ranks by performing a murder of his own.

Cast of Characters

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  • Norman Cresswell Bartholomew
  • Sergeant Stenning
  • Millie Sykes
  • Elizabeth Bartholomew