If you thought Frank Drebin in ‘Naked Gun’ was incompetent then wait until you see Detective Inspector Cecil Drake at work on a murder case at the Thameside next week Thurs 23rd- Sat 25th May in Thurrock Courts Players latest production of ‘Inspector Drakes Last Case’! Although he doesn’t need any extra incompetent help, his faithful sidekick Sergeant Plod insists and only makes matters worse. Mr Gagarin’s wealthy mother has been shot dead and there is a list of suspects as long as Cecil’s arm, and that’s a lot of suspects because he’s got long arms. Well we all know the law does have a long arm anyway don’t we? There’s also Mr Guest the butler and Mr Butler the guest who is haunted by the presence of the Vicar’s daughter Mary Ship but why! Also there’s Mr Cook the gardener, Mrs Gardener the cook and the sultry femme fatale with designs on the inspector, lonely American Miss Duck.
Drake finds himself plunged into the middle of this group of characters who all have something to hide and manages to get the wrong end of the stick so many times it will leave your head spinning but can you still work out who and how the murder was committed? If you know a bit of theatre then it can be described as a wild and hilarious blend of Farndale meets Agatha Christie, and that’s saying something! Drake solves the case but you’ll surely be left wondering how, in this fabulous piece of deadpan comedy next week at the Thameside. Courts Players are also presenting a matinee performance on the Saturday afternoon due to popular demand and also cater for those of you who would prefer a daytime trip out to the theatre. Tickets are £10 with £8 concessions and the box office number is 0845 300 5264.
