The Bailie's Stratagem  Comedy  (4m 3f)    Period - 18th Century
Bailie William Provan's scheme to become the next town Provost is hilariously hindered by political intrigue and romantic misunderstandings.
"Alan Richardson's comedy moves at a brisk pace and keeps the pot
boiling nicely" - Amateur Stage

The Black Ring   Thriller  (3m 4f)  Period - 18th Century
Five coach passengers stranded at a remote roadside Inn find themselves at the mercy of a notorious highwayman.
The author's most popular Scottish one act play with over 70 performances.
"A very acceptable mixture of comedy, mystery, suspense and drama" - Scene
Winner of the Scott Salver for best original play premiered in the 1978 SCDA One Act  Festival 

The Broken Band   Drama  (2m 2f)   Period - 1513
The day after the disastrous battle at Flodden. Four Scottish survivors, facing the dangerous journey home, remain divided by mistrust and conflict between themselves.

Farewell Ploy  Comedy  (4m 4f)  Period - Early 16th Century  
After years of feuding, a peace treaty between Sir Archibald Brodie and his English neighbour, Sir Henry Milburn, seems a forlorn hope, but his wife, Lady Kate is not to be thwarted.
"Very playable, it should appeal to clubs and audiences alike" - Scene
Winner of the Scott Salver for the best original play premiered in the 1977 SCDA One Act Festival
(This play is also available in a full length version titled "Brodie the Broadsword")

A Fine Gentleman  Comedy  (3m 3f)   Period - 1763
A young gentleman goes midnight courting with the aid of a ladder, a convenient window, and a scheming maid. His plans to elope are foiled by a blunderbuss, but the intervention of an Italian painter changes his luck. A very popular one act play chosen by more than 30 theatre groups.
"This is a delightful play. The fun is fast and furious" - Amateur Stage
"An abundance of fun...The talented cast of seven remain true to the characters created by Alan Richardson and maintained the pace of the antics throughout while never missing an opportunity to exploit every available comic moment" - Carnoustie Guide & Gazette

Liddesdale  Border Drama  (3m 3f)    Period - 1565
An innocent family become unwittingly involved in a violent feud between the powerful  families of Scott and Elliot. The play is unromantic and realistic depiction of the darkest side of 16th century border life.
"The tale is told with fine dramatic impact and the characters are
particularly well drawn" - Amateur Stage
Winner of the 1978 SCDA. One Act playwriting Competition

A Tale o' Twa Undertakers  "Black" Comedy   (4m 3f)  Period - Late Victorian
Two brothers run rival funeral parlours in the same street. A partnership would seem a sensible arrangement, but the men prefer to squabble. That is until one eventful morning changes everything.
Another popular play with over 50 performances.
"A tale of great humour, with vividly drawn characters" - Amateur Stage
"The dialogue is crisp....excellent comedy lines and situations" - Scene
Winner of the 1974 SCDA One Act Playwriting Competition

Telltale  Drama  (2m 2f)    Period - 1715
Careless talk jeopardises a Jacobite plot to capture Edinburgh Castle. The play is based on a true incident.
"A tense and well written play" - Amateur Stage 

All One Act Plays are published and available from
Brown, Son & Ferguson, Ltd.,
4-10 Darnley Street
Glasgow G41 2SD
0141 429 1234
www.scottishplays.co.uk
E-Mail : info@skipper.co.uk 

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