The Chimney Piece: A Farce In One Act

By G. Herbert Rodwell

Book Overview

The Chimney Piece is a one-act farce written by G. Herbert Rodwell. The story revolves around a wealthy couple, Mr. and Mrs. Chumley, who are hosting a dinner party for their friends. However, things take a hilarious turn when a thief breaks into their home and gets stuck in the chimney. The guests arrive and chaos ensues as they try to figure out what to do with the thief, who is still stuck in the chimney. The play is filled with witty dialogue, physical comedy, and unexpected twists and turns. The Chimney Piece is a classic example of farce, a type of comedy that relies on absurd situations and exaggerated characters to entertain the audience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163751286
• ISBN13: 9781163751282
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"