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Where Dere’s a Will, Dere’s a Criminal
A funeral, a will and a series of mysterious phone calls turn one family’s hopes into suspicion.
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Productions
Past productions(1)
- Broadway Theatre · Main Theatre · Catford, London — 17 October – 24 October 2026
- Hackney Empire · London — From 31 October 2026 · booking through 31 October 2026
The story
Oliver Samuels’ comedy follows the relatives of Jamaican businessman Charles Wilkins as they gather for his funeral and the reading of his will.
In the room
Family rivalries, inheritance schemes and suspense as everyone tries to discover who is in—and out—of the will.
Good fit if you like
Broad Caribbean comedy, family farce and mysteries with plenty of twists.
Details
- From 31 Oct 2026
- Booking until 31 Oct 2026
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Cast & crew
Cast(4)
- Oliver SamuelsActor
- Tesfa EdwardsActor
- Karen HarriotActor
- Angela JarrettActor
Creative & crew(2)
- Director
- Oliver Samuels
- Writer
- Oliver Samuels
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