Murderous Stories From the Stage
News of the Times Episode 178 | 1850 & 1897
In today’s episode of Frightful Fridays, we look at two stories from the Victorian stage involving obsession and murder.
Our first story centres on newly widowed Martha Sharpe who imagines herself in a new life with handsome popular actor of his day, James Elphinstone.  Martha’s stalking of the famed actor turns deadly as she plots a way of making him her own...

Our second story involves the well-known William Terriss, and a small bit part actor’s obsession with him. Fame and eventually any acting work at all eludes Richard Archer Prince as he sinks lower into poverty to the point of pawning his clothes.  He is certain the cause of all his misfortunes is the famous Mr William Terriss.  With no William Terriss, people will surely recognise his talent…

Two stories of obsession and murder from the stage for today’s episode of Frightful Fridays.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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