The Highwayman: A Stage Play

Logline: "A daring 17th-century highwayman's stagecoach robbery goes awry when he encounters his ex-wife and uncovers a sinister plot, forcing him to confront his past and choose between revenge and redemption."

Synopsis: "In 17th century England, a young highwayman plans a daring stagecoach robbery, only to find his ex-wife onboard, along with a jewel and mysterious documents. The papers reveal a nefarious plot by her current husband, a tyrant lord, to destroy their village. As the highwayman navigates betrayal, murder, and intense confrontations, he must face his past and make devastating choices. The play explores themes of love, revenge, and redemption against a backdrop of dramatic twists and emotional stakes. Will the highwayman find justice and love, or will his quest for vengeance lead to his own downfall?"
 

•A period drama in five acts.
•Some violence, minimal coarse language, no sex scenes.
•Approximate run time:  1 hour and 30 minutes.
•Roles for 2F 4M main, 4M 2F support, more optional.
•Music: "She" (available in various formats and mixes from MarkDKBerry website )
•Simple staging. Some sound FX.

For PDF sheet music, script, midi parts, example cast production recordings, or for licensing and production enquiries, contact Mark DK Berry via his website of the same name.