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Accommodation
Haunted Light
and Dark Comedy
(1m 3f)
When Brian
finds himself on an unexpected visit to a property letting agency for
ghosts, he realises he is encountering a death changing experience. But
even in the next life, you can still have a laugh.
New Script: only available from the
author (See
foot of page for contact link) |
Mr
Perfect Comedy (2f)
Fashion conscious and career driven Liz has
everything she wants... except a man. Her lifestyle demands the very
best, so why should she settle for less than Mr Perfect? Does he exist
or is she chasing fantasy? A wickedly irreverent glimpse at the
beguiling world of blind dates, personal ads, introduction agencies and
single clubs.
Published by New Theatre Publications (See foot of page for contact link)
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Out
of Sight Drama
(2m 1f)
Pop star Steve Byron is about to launch his much heralded new album at a press
conference, but a female fan uncovers a shocking truth that could end his career
and send him to prison. She wants to tell the truth, but Steve's machiavellian
manager is equally determined to protect his lucrative percentage - at any
cost.
New Script: only available from the
author (See
foot of page for contact link) |
Perfect
Partners Comedy (2m
2f)
Investigative Journalist wishes
to meet couple (divorce pending) who run disreputable dating agency, for
meaningful exchange of opinions. Sense of humour appreciated. An internationally performed play with over 40 productions to date.
"Alan Richardson's comedy skills
ensure that this makes a very funny play.... a witty and touching
personal drama" - Amateur Stage
"Audiences just loved it" - Director, Ipswich,
Queensland, Australia.
Winner of the Scott Salver for the best
original play premiered in the 1991 SCDA One Act Festival and the Geoffrey Whitworth Trophy for best
original play entered in the 1991 British One Act Festival.
(This play is also available in a Dutch
translation titled "Perfecte Partners")
Published by Samuel French Ltd (See foot of page for contact
link)
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Platform
Party Comedy
(3m 3f or 2m 4f plus supernumeraries)
It's the last night of another drama
festival, but before the exasperated adjudicator can declare the
winners, there are speeches galore, the raffle and problems with the new
lighting board.
"The play went
like a dream from the moment the curtain opened... The audience were
absolutely fantastic and joined in with us from start to finish. I
don't think I have ever had such a good feeling about a performance after
coming off stage." - John Armour, Peninver Players
Published by Brown, Son & Ferguson Ltd (See foot of page for contact
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The Spy Who Came in
for the Phone Madcap Comedy
(2m 4f or 3m 3f)
A spy spoof set in swinging sixties London, starring a
glamorous Russian spy, a telephone engineer with a passion for paperwork,
Dracula, John Wayne... and a yellow zebra.
"Hilarious... had the audience in stitches...very,
very, funny" - Purbrook Amateur Theatre
"The audience were in hysterics as the plot unfolded"
- The Magna Players
Published by New Theatre Publications (See foot of page for contact link)
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When
a Man Knows Drama (1m
1f)
A businessman is held captive by an unknown
woman. Who is she? Why has he been kidnapped? What does she want? The shocking
truth is revealed in a powerful and challenging two-hander.
"A chilling piece of writing... an
excellent choice for a festival entry" - GODA Adjudicator
"Dark, disturbing, imaginative, and yet compelling and
intriguing piece of writing" - Director, Goldfields Repertory
Club, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
"An absolute pleasure to direct" - Director, Hull
Playgoers' Society
"A powerful chilling two-hander... Exceptionally tense" -
Amateur Stage
Short-listed in the SCDA Play on Words Competition
Short-listed in the Drama Association of Wales Short Play Competition
Published by New Theatre Publications (See foot of page for contact link) |
The
Worst Day of My Life Comedy/Farce
(1m 4f)
Charlie's day in
hospital begins very well, but when three female visitors arrive unexpectedly at
the same time, his hitherto secret life is hilariously revealed. And just when
you think his day couldn't get much worse - it does.
"A witty
comedy... beautifully written. The words sparkled from the page"
- Festival Adjudicator
"The audience laughed from start to finish" - Peninver Players
"Extremely funny... a wonderful choice of script" - NODA Review
Highly Commended in
the SCDA One Act Festival Playwriting Competition
Published by New Theatre Publications (See foot of page for contact link) |
And
one additional script (with a slight difference*)
The
Burglar's Confession Comedy
(2m 3f)
An endearingly inept crook creates an alibi by confessing to a burglary he didn’t commit. The resulting
confusion deepens when his lawyer manipulates his confession for her own
devious ends. A light, ironic comedy set in a present day lawyer’s office.
Short listed in the
Rutherglen Repertory Theatre One Act Playwriting Competition.
Published by Brown, Son & Ferguson Ltd (See foot of page for contact
link)
(*Please note: The Burglar's Confession is written by Karen
MacLeod, a.k.a. Mrs Richardson!) |
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