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Short Plays
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A BLAST by Paul Smith
Two men meet at a bench in a secluded position in a park overlooking a town. Their meeting seems to have intent and is shrouded in stilted language and observation, but what is the truth behind the mystery?
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A GIFT by Paul Smith
A chance meeting by strangers at a park bench. An encounter which will change their lives? Maybe, even though it is so brief. Coincidences happen.
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A LAUGH by Paul Smith
Fred and Iris are taking a trip down memory lane as they reminisce about their life together in a small town and the many laughs they have had.
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A LIE-IN IN WINTER
Mum is getting breakfast ready and is having real difficulty getting Billy to wake-up and go to school
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A LOOK by Paul Smith
Pam and Ned meet on a park bench and talk about their relationship and their ups and downs. But there is a cloud on the horizon.
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A MOMENT by Paul Smith
GLENN has found a discrete location to make a few business calls but is frustrated by the arrival of elderly Selina who keeps interrupting him…….
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A PAIN by Paul Smith
Mary and Derek find themselves sitting on the same bench together. Derek has things to get off his chest, but he seems to be talking to the world in general, oblivious to the fact there is someone else nearby.
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A PLOT by Paul Smith
Nervously two teen brothers discuss their plans to carry out a terrible act; feeling forced by experience and circumstance. Tense, distressing and moving ever closer to the edge
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A REST by Paul Smith
Alex has a broken ankle and is taking a break on a park bench with Sam. The two discuss life, the world, and their own futures for a short while before heading onwards.
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A SHOT IN THE LIGHT
Arthur and Jessie’s peaceful day in the garden is spoilt by noise – time to do something about it.
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A SIGN by Paul Smith
Gilbert is struggling to get a mobile phone to work. Sian tries to help and then finds herself listening to the frustrations of a man very much committed to his art.
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A VISIT TO THE SURGERY
A visit to the local surgery for blood test results may not be quite what Miss Westenra was expecting.
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BRIAN JONES’ DAIRY
It’s time to judge the entries into the cheese category at the local produce show – who will win?
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EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ALL OVER THE PLACE
A Mother has lost various things in the house and with trepidation enters her teenager’s bedroom.
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FRANK AND EILEEN GO SHOPPING
Frank and Eileen have been married for over 50 years and enjoy their lives together – they take great pleasure in their ‘shopping’ trips!
A darkish comedy!
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MARY POPS IN
Billy and Dan are engrossed in their computer game – they are suddenly interrupted!
Artwork courtesy of PIXABAY royalty-free images
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MURDER AT THE ‘ORIENT EXPRESS’
A crime has been committed at the Orient Express. Detective Chief Inspector Pear is perplexed!
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ONCE UPON A TIME AT PENGE WEST
A number of people are awaiting a commuter train to work. There is a slight delay in the service.
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OTHELLO – A POTTED SHAKESPEARE
A simplified and shortened version of Shakespeare’s great tragedy of jealousy.
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RUCTIONS by Paul Smith
A walk with a dog leads to disaster and secrets being unleashed in an explosive family confrontation. Or does it?
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STUFF THE TURKEY
It’s Christmas Day. Lynne is out of action with various broken limbs. Husband Bob is confined to the kitchen – but he has only boiled an egg before. Will he be able to cope with cooking a Christmas Dinner? Gran and Grandad are on their way to join them – will they help or hinder? Will chaos ensue? Will Bob get the dinner ready on time? Will Julie Andrews lend a hand?
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TEA by Paul Smith
A vicar and one of his parishioners are at odds with each other – a meeting is required over tea and cake to see if they can iron out their differences!
A dark comedy.
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THE SPECKLED BAND – A Sherlock Holmes Adventure
A new stage adaptation of the great Arthur Conan Doyle short story featuring Sherlock Holmes.
The dark events at Stoke Moran in Surrey brings a young woman to 221b Baker Street to consult Holmes – she is in utter desperation and fearing for her life. Will Holmes and Dr Watson be able to stave off the horrors she is facing?
This exciting story is here presented as a one-act play.
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TRYPTYCH – Booklet edition
THIS IS A BOOKLET
TRYPTYCH comprises the three plays GUIDE ME, HAPPINESS & ISAAC – all inspired by the same piece of art.
All are available as individual short plays – though connected by the inspiration, they are completely independent of each other and may be performed in any combination, individually or together.
All three plays would form a good evening of drama.
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A BREAK
Geeky Joe is followed to a park bench by the aggressive Josh. Their conversation is tense and uncertain.
This play forms part of the SIX VIEWS collection
THIS PLAY CONTAINS ADULT THEMES & LANGUAGE
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A CHANCE
Two women strike up a conversation on a park bench. The results of which may have significant consequences.
Part of the SIX VIEWS collection
This play was formerly published under the name of Max Porter as writer.
THIS PLAY CONTAINS ADULT THEMES
IMAGE – Courtesy of Pixabay – Royalty-Free images
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A FAVOUR
An elderly man and a young man meet on a park bench. Lives will change as a result.
This play forms part of the SIX VIEWS collection
This play was formally written under the name of Max Porter
IMAGE – Courtesy of Pixabay – Royalty-Free images
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GUIDE ME
The marriage of Rich and Clara is going through a crisis.
A break up is on the cards as Rich looks to move on with friend Jack.
A medical intervention may well cancel or delay Rich’s plans.
THIS PLAY CONTAINS ADULT THEMES AND LANGUAGE
PHOTO BY COURTESY OF PEXELS ROYALTY-FREE PICTURES
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HAPPINESS
Three siblings reflect on their upbringing after a gathering in a London apartment. But emotions are running high. All eventually becomes clearer.
IMAGE – Courtesy of Pixabay royalty-free images
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ISAAC
An art exhibition, a trio of voices, a life-changing moment. What will happen during this evening which has been waiting to happen for so many years?
This play contains adult language.
IMAGE COURTESY OF PIXABAY ROYALTY-FREE IMAGES
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ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER
Nathan is taking a coach to London where he is running the London Marathon; Elise is taking the coach to London to support her granddaughter who is also running the London Marathon. The two enter into a discussion about life and running – but is everything as it seems?
A light play for two.
IMAGE COURTESY OF PIXABAY ROYALTY-FREE IMAGES
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TRYPTYCH
TRYPTYCH comprises the three plays GUIDE ME, HAPPINESS & ISAAC – all inspired by the same piece of art.
All are available as individual short plays – though connected by the inspiration, they are completely independent of each other and may be performed in any combination, individually or together.
All three plays would form a good evening of drama.
£5.00 -
A PLAN
Two men have met at a bench overlooking a small town. They discuss the logistics of robbing a bank which they can see….
This play forms part of the SIX VIEWS collection
This play was previously published under the name of Max Porter
IMAGE – Courtesy of Pixabay – Royalty-Free images
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A PLEASURE
Clifford and Stella meet on a park bench – but is it coincidence? A touching story of two lonely people for older actors.
This play forms part of the SIX VIEWS collection
This play was formally written under the name of Max Porter
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A THOUGHT
A vicar and a nun find themselves chatting together on a park bench – they find they have certain things in common
This play forms part of the SIX VIEWS collection.
This play was previously published under the name of Max Porter as the writer.
IMAGE – Courtesy of Pixabay – Royalty-Free images
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DINNER
Elderly couple, Hilda and Ernest, have an uninvited guest, but they are determined to try and be normal and have their roast dinner as usual……… an unexpected tale.
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HAMLET IN ANTARCTICA
5 theatre folk gather to discuss a forthcoming production of Hamlet for a prestigious occasion. Their discussions vary and conflict as they seek to be politically correct and all-inclusive.
THIS PLAY CONTAINS ADULT THEMES & LANGUAGE
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JULIUS CAESAR – A Potted Shakespeare
An accessible version of Shakespeare’s play. Written in a straightforward language, it provides a condensed version of the play which may be suitable for younger audiences. The play contains 15 roles, but it may be performed with doubling with about 10 actors.
Easy to stage and with no complex elements.
ROYALTY-FREE IMAGE – Photo by Ilona Frey on Unsplash
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NEXT OF KIN – PLAY VERSION
A man in an acute medical ward is frustrated by being in hospital and wants to go home. Fed up by the continual questions he faces from the nursing staff.
This play contains adult language
THIS PLAY IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS A MONOLOGUE
IMAGE COURTESY OF PIXABAY ROYALTY-FREE IMAGES
IMAGE – Courtesy of Pixabay – Royalty-Free images
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SCRATCHING THE SURFACE
The 2018 Ball Tampering Saga on stage
A (more or less) verbatim drama about the events in the test match between South Africa and Australia at Cape Town in March 2018 and the fallout of following the attempt to alter the condition of the cricket ball which was caught on tv cameras.
IMAGE – Courtesy of Pixabay – Royalty-Free images
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SIX VIEWS
A series of 6 x 10 minute plays all set on a park bench.
The plays are all published separately
A THOUGHT
A CHANCE
A PLEASURE
A FAVOUR
A PLAN
A BREAK
IMAGE – Courtesy of Pixabay – Royalty-Free images
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TASTY
Two people are sitting at a table. There is food and drink. They talk. Why are they there? What is happening? By the end of the play we find out.
This script contains elements unsuitable for very young people.
IMAGE COURTESY OF PIXABAY ROYALTY-FREE IMAGES
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TEAM MEETING
Five people enter a meeting room. They are serious and professional-looking. They sit down for their meeting.
What follows is not what is expected.
WARNING – this play contains a very large number of rude and innuendo-type words.
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THE BIG BAT AFFAIR
The strange and rather comic story of how the cricket bat came to be 4.25 inches wide. A period piece of cricketing history and a companion piece to CENTURION – All Male Cast
IMAGE COURTESY OF PIXABAY ROYALTY-FREE IMAGES
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THE DEATH OF CRICKET
A satirical (?) look at the future of the game of cricket. A forthright, straight talking Chairman sets the cat among the pigeons as he seeks to implement new rules on the game he oversees and dislikes.
This play contains adult language.
IMAGE – Courtesy of Pexels – Royalty-Free images
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THE LAST RITES OF ORSON WELLES
The great Hollywood star Orson Welles is in the twilight of his career but has found work advertising wine on television commercials. But the process takes its toll and as he films one commercial he finds himself remininscing about one of his favourite film roles and how much he identifies with him.
IMAGE COURTESY OF PIXABAY ROYALTY-FREE IMAGES
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THE SCENT OF CHRISTMAS
A family Christmas. The dinner is cooking and drinks are being handed round. Gran is looking forward to her presents – she made a list this year. But will she get what she wants?
A seasonal sketch about unwanted Christmas presents!
IMAGE COURTESY OF PIXABAY ROYALTY-FREE IMAGES
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THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA – A Potted Shakespeare
Proteus and Valentine and great friends, but when their love lives come into conflict with each other; a strain appears in their relationship. Along with some antics from their servants, a dog and some strong-willed women, love wins out in the end.
A 45 minute version of this wonderfully fun Shakespeare play.
£3.00
