A psychological thriller by John Muggleton,

Burn

​​An Act of Grace

A dark comedy/thriller by John Muggleton

4 characters (2 M, 2 F)

Grace, a wealthy and mysterious woman, invites Chuck, an ex golf pro turned financial advisor and Tony, a lawyer with sordid secrets, to her country home to discuss her estate and update her will. Once there they both realize Grace has more on her mind than business. The two men are thrust into a game of survival, that, if lost, will destroy their lives.  A play with enough twists and turns to keep any audience on the edge of their seat.

Winner Best Production, Best Ensemble, The People’s Choice Award and Outstanding Achievement in Playwriting Award at the 2019 Eastern Ontario Drama League Theatre Festival in Kingston.

Mature themes, strong language.

​Burn is a highly-rated, award-winning and nominated psychological thriller/ghost story that has been widely produced across Canada and internationally. Reviews consistently praise its gripping plot, clever twists, and ability to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. 

The play is lauded for its "masterfully crafted, slick, psychological thriller" elements and its ability to build significant tension. Audiences appreciate the "whodunnit" nature and the guessing game that continues until the final twist.

Multiple reviews highlight the "well-timed revelations and... superb final twist" as a major strength of the play. The circuitous plot is designed to challenge the audience's assumptions.