Busybody by Jack Popplewell is the original 60s comedy, which is to be staged in Maltese at the Salesian Theatre in Sliema on 8 and 9 December. Translated into Il-Kadavru li Ghosfor by Frank Ganado, a superb cast of eight actors under the direction of Joe Camilleri will give audiences an enjoyable three-act comedy-thriller.

This comedy-noir is tense, exciting but hilarious. A cleaner, Ms. Piper, ably and amusingly hinders Superintendent Baxter, after she discovers the body of her unpopular employer, Richard Marshall. The suspects include his beautiful wife, Claire, the company accountant, his attractive secretary Marian Selby, and even the pretty office typist. Needless to say confusion occurs when the supposedly dead Mr. Marshall appears very much alive and as unpleasant as ever. During the course of the play more bodies pop up all over the place but, of course, Ms Piper eventually nails the culprit with a little help from the bad-tempered Superintendent Baxter and his assistant Detective Constable Goddard.

Booking opens on Monday evening from the booking office of the Salesian Theatre in Howard Street, Sliema or by calling 9949-1024/2131-1847/2131-1744. Tickets are also available at the door during performances.

Free parking available.