One Act Plays
Plays ranging from twenty to sixty minutes in length that can be performed without an interval. Put two or three together for an evening's entertainment.
One Act
Drama
The Herring Lasses
This play is about family, secrets, ambitions and sacrifice – it is also about the sea and the way it gives to and takes from anyone whose life revolves around it…
Maire can be played as a chorus of women so there is no maximum number of female actors .
One Act
Drama
Shared Air
Loneliness is an unwise adviser
1 woman early 40’s, 2 men in their 40’s
One Act
Pantomime
Jack and the Beanstalk
A 20 minute potted pantomime in one scene
Cast: 3 (with doubling)
One Act
Comedy
Death the Halls
It is 1978 and the Hargreaves family are having their annual Christmas Party, this year however things are not going to go to plan. A murder mystery comedy.
15 parts in total aged between teens – 70’s. A number of the parts can be played by any gender
One Act
Drama
The Child Who Melted the Snow Queen’s Heart
Can a child inspire a cruel witch to change her ways?
10 to 20 children aged 7 to 11 years old - gender unspecified
One Act
Drama
Maybe This Time
Can love survive, against a backdrop of age old conflict and distrust?
Approx 20 young people 14 – 18 years old and additional non speaking roles - although gender is stated in the casting description it can be adapted as required
One Act
Drama
Merlin and Morgana
An insight into the legend of King Arthur from Merlin and Morgana’s perspective
25 – 35 young people aged 12 – 16 years – although gender is stated in the casting description it can be adapted as required
One Act
Pantomime
Snow White and the Lazy Pixie
A 20 minute potted pantomime in one scene
Cast: 9 without doubling.
One Act
Drama
The Tails of Three Kitties
Adapted for the stage from the works of Beatrix Potter
3M, 6F with doubling. Up to 22 without doubling. Ages 8 - 16.
One Act
Drama
The Revenge of Eris
The story of the Trojan War
Approx 20 – 30 young people 14 – 19 years old
One Act
Comedy
Sherlock Holmes and the Search for Silver Blaze
A sparkling, witty radio adaptation of an original Sherlock Holmes mystery.
3 to 5 men, 3 to 5 women
One Act
Drama
No Job For a Woman
A celebration of women's rights
2 young women, 1 older woman and 2 men playing multiple parts.
One Act
Comedy
Love and Freindship
Jane Austen's Love and Freindship adapted for the stage
2M and 3F with doubling.
One Act
Drama
In the Hands of the Gods
A symposium of Greek Gods muse on the human condition
Approx 25 – 35 young people 12 – 16 years old
One Act
Drama
Little Red Riding Hood
A little girl gets turned around, in a number of ways, as she delivers supplies to Grandma’s house
Approx 12 to 20 young people, 14 to 18 years old, gender unspecified.
One Act
Comedy
The Best Medicine
A comedy about female friendship, which proves that laughter really is the ‘best medicine’.
4 women age ranges 40s - 70s
One Act
Pantomime
Dick Whittington and his Smartie Cat
A 20 minute potted pantomime in one scene
Cast: 12 without doubling. (No maximum.)
One Act
Comedy
Mrs Hudson and the Banker's Hat
A Holmes and Hudson Mystery. Foul Murder on the Railway! Holmes investigates, but Mrs Hudson gets the answer.
3 women, 3 to 4 men.
One Act
Comedy
Mrs Hudson and the Twisted Pilchard
A Holmes and Hudson Mystery. An exciting tale of international spies, blackmail and a woman's desire to protect her husband.
4 to 5 women, 3 to 4 men.
One Act
Drama
Tom Kitten's Big Adventure
Adapted from Beatrix Potter's Tale of Samuel Whiskers
9 young people aged 7 to 11, gender unspecified.
One Act
Comedy
Playing Gooseberry
A tale of love, friendship, obsession and gardening.
2 female approx. ages 45, 2 male approx. ages 45, 1 extra (preferably male, any age)
One Act
Drama
The Worn Out Shoes
All is not going well for the King – he decides to take drastic action to curb his many daughters’ spending habits.
Approx 25 to 30 young people, 14 to 16 years old.
One Act
Drama
Alice in the Mirror
Alice is intrigued by the topsy turvy world in the mirror.
Minimum 14, no maximum. Mixed adult/youth performers, or youth performers.
One Act
Pantomime
Beauty and the Beast
A 20 minute potted pantomime in one scene
Cast: 9 without doubling.
One Act
Drama
The Princess and the Frog
A selfish princess learns important life lessons from a frog
15 to 21 young people, 11 to 16 years old – gender unspecified
One Act
Drama
Brin and his Everyday Heroes
What happens in the park…might just make the world of difference
24 young people 14 – 18 years old – gender unspecified
One Act
Pantomime
Cinderella
A 20 minute potted pantomime in one scene
Cast: 9 without doubling (doubling possible, plus added guards, courtiers as required.)
One Act
Comedy
Close to the Edge
When you're on the edge of a cliff, it helps to know who you're up there with.
2 men (one 30 to 50, 1 any age), 3 women (All 30 to 60)
One Act
Comedy
Sing the Bells
How hard can it be to choose four Christmas songs?
6 females from early to mid 20’s to 60’s
One Act
Drama
Snow Day
A group of teenagers get locked in the school drama studio during rehearsals for their panto
21 young people, aged 12 to 16 years . Although gender is stated in the casting description it can be adapted as required.
One Act
Drama
Hansel and Gretel
Two teams of narrators compete to tell the tale of Hansel and Gretel the way they think it should be done
Approx 20 to 30 young people, 11 to 16 years old, gender unspecified
One Act
Drama
The Dark Fairy
The tale of Sleeping Beauty as it’s never been seen before
Approx 19 young people 11 – 16 years old – gender unspecified
One Act
Drama
50-50
Will Danni and Jo’s relationship survive? It's 50/50. Winner at Ilkley Playhouse 8x8x8, Theatre Off the Square New Works and Renewal Festival.
2 women
One Act
Drama
The Returning
A spooky, one-act radio mystery set at Halloween.
2 to 3 men, 3 to 4 women.
One Act
Drama
Pinnochio
Geppetto wishes for a real child to love and care for – might his wish come true?
Approx 20 to 30 young people aged 11 to 16 years – gender unspecified
One Act
Drama
Women in the Middle
I need a break before I break
4 females from early to mid 20’s to 60’s
One Act
Drama
The Snow Queen
Two friends are torn apart as a result of an unexpected turn of events – can the power of friendship reunite them?
Approx 20 – 35 young people 12 – 17 years old - although gender is stated in the casting description it can be adapted as required
One Act
Comedy
Finding Christmas
Is this what it feels like to be old?
Approx 15 young people 14 – 19 years old – gender unspecified
One Act
Drama
Granny and the Wolf
In this modern re-imagining of Red Riding Hood, just who is the wolf and who is in danger?
Written to be performed by adults of various ages.
One Act
Drama
Permanent Pasts
A group of people get stranded due to flooding - a seemingly random gathering – but their pasts bind them together.
Parts for actors aged 18 - 70
One Act
Comedy
Setting Off
Is it a good idea to go on a cruise with your neighbours?
2F, 2M (all aged 30+)
One Act
Drama
One Foggy Christmas Eve
As Santa prepares to deliver the presents the weather is not on his side…is there an unlikely hero who might be able to save the day?
6 to 30 children 6 to11 years old – gender unspecified
One Act
Comedy
Mrs Hudson and the Disappearing Trombonist
A Holmes and Hudson Mystery. Trombonists don't just disappear, do they?
1 to 3 men, 3 to 4 women
One Act
Drama
When Robins Appear
Loved ones are near…
Approx 10 young people 14 – 19 years old – gender unspecified
One Act
Comedy
The Holmes and Hudson Mysteries
Three, 30 minute, radio versions of the Holmes and Hudson Mysteries.
3 to 4 men, 4 to 5 women
One Act
Comedy
After Esme
A comedy about female friendship, loss, and refusing to become invisible.
6 women (4 main roles; 2 smaller) (5 women aged 50-65; 1 woman 18-25)