This show has two versions:
Version One is a little more serious than Version Two and has an extra character, Of course both versions require The Detective.
The Optional Character for both shows is a Maid at the Railway Station by the name of Ella Jittermite. She can be any age and is rather common and very funny at her own expense. THE DETECTIVE
This role of course can be any age and either male or female and the most important requirement of this role is to be quick thinking and well organised. This character keeps the show rolling along.
VERSION ONE
CHARACTERS
MR GUNTER TRIPP (40)
The conductor on the train, husband of Honor and brother of Dr Tripp
MRS HONOR TRIPP (38)
His wife, ex patient of Dr Tripp. IDA DOWN (17) (but it is fun to have someone who is a lot older try and convince the audience that she is only 17!)
A teenage schoolgirl, illegitimate daughter of Dr Tripp FELISHA POCKET (28)
A ‘maid’ at a boarding house, Rejected lover of Dr Tripp. JIM STONE (32)
A jeweller from Australia, in love with Felisha Pocket
VERSION TWO
CHARACTERS
MR EDEN DALE (40)
A dairy farmer
MRS EDIE DALE (38)
His wife IDA DOWN (17)
Teenage schoolgirl PENNY FARTHING (28)
A school teacher JIM STONE (32)
A jeweller from Australia JOHN TRIPP (36)
The conductor on the train
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