Details

Psychiatrist Roy Fleming and his wife are celebrating their anniversary when he is called to deal with a female patient. On returning he has to soothe his angry wife with the promise of a trip to Acapulco. When Fleming's wife is found dead, Columbo is brought in to investigate and seeds of doubt are planted in his mind... Prescription: Murder is the legendary Lieutenant Columbo's first ever case. Before Peter Falk immortalised the character on TV, the dishevelled detective featured in this stage play making a rare UK appearance. Prescription: Murder website.

Cast/Performers

John Guerrasio (Lieutenant Columbo), Brian Capon (Dr Richard Flemming), Richard Walsh, Alexandra Boyd

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Richard Levison, William Link
Company: Middle Ground Theatre Company
Director: Michael Lunney