A one-act comedy based on an ancient French play called “La Farce de Maitre Patelin”, this tells the story of a man who steals, kills and eats a sheep. He hires a lawyer to defend him when he is brought to court, using the lawyer’s instructions to act stupid to avoid paying his fine. (country courtroom setting)
Keywords: La Farce de Maitre Patelin, lawyers, court, one-act comedy, sheep, act stupid
Genre: Comedy
Run time: 40 minutes
Male roles: 4
Female roles: 2
Suitable for students aged 16+