The Keeper of Pigeons - A Farce in One Act

By Henry P. Gravelle

Characters

10

Performance Length

40 minutes

Synopsis

Lovett, a lowly court Page discovers his friend and another lowly Page in the arms of Castle Brahm's Lord Frigg's daughter, Lady Portia he is offered the newly created position of Keeper of Pigoens for his silence. Unexpectedly, the King's rude son, Prince Gilbert, arrives demanding Lady Portia's hand in marriage. The Keeper of Pigeons acts swiftly sending messages to the King by his Pigeons informing him of the Prince's demands. The angry King then commands the Prince to leave Castle Brahm. Lovett is promoted to Squire and Horace's request for Lady Portia's hand is granted by a grateful Lord Frigg." Props: Costumes of the period for the Lord, Ladies, Pages, Ministers, the Prince, handmaiden, and Guard. Candalabras, long table with chairs, tapestry on walls. Bed, curtain on large windows, or implied window.

Performance Rating

18+ - 18+

Audience Rating

18+ - 18+