Murder, madness, ghosts, and retribution are all themes of this complex and compelling drama ...

Lord Arlington is dead, apparently from food poisoning. Obsessed by Hamlet, his daughter Emily becomes convinced her mother Cressida and family friend Richard Harker are responsible for her father's death, and so resolves to exact revenge

Set in the Edwardian era, but with a very modern sensibility, this intensely theatrical work offers 12 strong roles - 6m, 6f - and can be performed on a virtually empty stage. Read, print or download the opening scenes by clicking here

Black Widow is published by Samuel French Ltd and can be bought online from The Internet Theatre Bookshop by clicking here