Comedy

The Small Print

In his jovial holiday mood, George just cannot help himself and is unable to resist temptation. If only he had read the small print.

2 male, 1 female, 1 male or female

Duration (mins)

2 male, 1 female, 1 male or female

Letters Home

A historical drama in 2 acts.

1 M, 4F (with doubling)

Duration (mins)

120

1 M, 4F (with doubling)

Nous and Nonsense

A short play loosely inspired by Sense and Sensibility

3F (2 younger, 1 mature), 1M

Duration (mins)

3F (2 younger, 1 mature), 1M

Palette of the Mind

An exciting opportunity for two female-presenting actors to portray compelling historical figures from vastly different worlds - united by a shared mission.

2 female

Duration (mins)

2 female

In Devotion and Hope

Be careful what you wish for

2 females early to mid 20’s 1 male in 40’s

Duration (mins)

2 females early to mid 20’s 1 male in 40’s

A Sort of Low-Key Epiphany

An aspiring journalist finds her voice

Daisy, in her 30s, Kathryn, in her 50s, Teddy, in his 30s

Duration (mins)

Daisy, in her 30s, Kathryn, in her 50s, Teddy, in his 30s

Permanent Past

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

Duration (mins)

Parts for actors aged 18 - 70

Hiraeth

Two women strike up a conversation during their bus journey and discover an unspoken bond.

2 women (aged 60+ and 20-30)

Duration (mins)

2 women (aged 60+ and 20-30)

Frost on the Glass

Charles would like to meet the daughter he's never seen. Debbie has ideas of her own.

1 man (early 60s), 1 woman (early 40s)

Duration (mins)

1 man (early 60s), 1 woman (early 40s)

Hummanequins

All is not what it seems in the Howard Department Store window in this slightly spooky drama.

5 parts – all parts are not gender specific.

Duration (mins)

5 parts – all parts are not gender specific.

Bucket List

Two old acquaintances meet again and discuss old times. Except - there's a twist.

2 women (aged approx 35 to 50 and 60+)

Duration (mins)

2 women (aged approx 35 to 50 and 60+)

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 .

Duration (mins)

Maire can be played as a chorus of women so there is no maximum number of female actors .

The Returning

A spooky, one-act radio mystery set at Halloween.

2 to 3 men, 3 to 4 women.

Duration (mins)

2 to 3 men, 3 to 4 women.

Happily Ever After

A reflection on the role of marriage in society in 1916 and 2024

3 young women

Duration (mins)

3 young women

A Pinter Milk

A sinister vignette from the Theatre of Menace

1 woman, 1 man

Duration (mins)

1 woman, 1 man

The Song Thrush

“‘The Song Thrush' is a beautiful exploration of memory, family and the power
of birdsong.” MO&NA Theatre Company,

4 characters or 3 with doubling, male or female.

Duration (mins)

4 characters or 3 with doubling, male or female.

Three Little Words

There are many ways of showing your love, but the most important thing is to tell the truth.

Maximum 16, minimum 6.

Duration (mins)

Maximum 16, minimum 6.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

A thrilling adaptation of the classic gothic horror with strong parts for women.

6 to 8 men, 6 to 7 women plus optional ensemble.

Duration (mins)

100

6 to 8 men, 6 to 7 women plus optional ensemble.

The Goldilocks Zone

A short science fiction play set in deep space en route to exoplanet Kepler 452b.

1M, 1F, 1M/F

Duration (mins)

1M, 1F, 1M/F

A Lady... In Red!

Jane Austen's Lady Susan in ten minutes

1M, 3F (including one 16-year-old)

Duration (mins)

1M, 3F (including one 16-year-old)

A Different Life

A stranger at a funeral reveals a secret. Inspired by Jane Austen's 'Persuasion'.

1m, 1f

Duration (mins)

1m, 1f

Shared Air

Loneliness is an unwise adviser

1 woman early 40’s, 2 men in their 40’s

Duration (mins)

1 woman early 40’s, 2 men in their 40’s

The Next Train to Arrive

Why is Paul waiting for a train that isn't going to stop?

1 man, 1 woman

Duration (mins)

1 man, 1 woman

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.

Duration (mins)

Written to be performed by adults of various ages.

Fragments

What happens if you don't have the courage to be true to yourself until it is too late?

With doubling: 2 men (40-50s), 4 women (18, 35, 40s, 60s)
Without doubling: 2 men, 6 women, 1 either

Duration (mins)

With doubling: 2 men (40-50s), 4 women (18, 35, 40s, 60s)
Without doubling: 2 men, 6 women, 1 either

Zoology on a Triple

When snakes and ladders isn't a game.

1 mature man, 1 older woman, 1 gender neutral adult.

Duration (mins)

1 mature man, 1 older woman, 1 gender neutral adult.

The Birthday Bench

A harmless annual ritual hides the darker side of wilful ignorance.

1 man (60+), 2 women (60+ and 40)

Duration (mins)

1 man (60+), 2 women (60+ and 40)

Here Comes the Sun

The outcome of a pregnancy test determines the play's conclusion

2 women (aged approx 35 to 45 and 60+)

Duration (mins)

2 women (aged approx 35 to 45 and 60+)

You Saw Me Standing Alone

A chance meeting leads to an unlikely friendship in this poignant story of the enduring power of love.

2 women (aged approx 50+), 1 teenager

Duration (mins)

2 women (aged approx 50+), 1 teenager

Towels on the Bathroom Floor

Home is important - even after you've left it.

1 mature man, 1 young woman, 1 mature woman - non-speaking

Duration (mins)

1 mature man, 1 young woman, 1 mature woman - non-speaking

No Job For a Woman

A celebration of women's rights

2 young women, 1 older woman and 2 men playing multiple parts.

Duration (mins)

2 young women, 1 older woman and 2 men playing multiple parts.

Bubbles

What does the champagne really celebrate?

1 woman, 1 man

Duration (mins)

1 woman, 1 man

Dancing in Bluebells

Past misdemeanours ripple through the generations.

2 to 4 men, 4 to 7 women

Duration (mins)

120

2 to 4 men, 4 to 7 women

50:50

Will Danni and Jo’s relationship survive? It's 50/50

2 women

Duration (mins)

2 women

Chance Encounters

One day, one bench, nine encounters.

Maximum 14 or minumum 1 male and 2 female with doubling.

Duration (mins)

Maximum 14 or minumum 1 male and 2 female with doubling.