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Here are all of our Comedy play Scripts for Theatre Groups, Drama Clubs, Schools, Colleges, Professional Theatre and Youth Groups in one place for you to browse, read in full online and download instantly in both PDF and Docx formats. Length, number of characters etc. can vary so you might find it easier to go here and use the search engine on the right of that page to narrow down your search.
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Murder in Time
A professor travels in time to knock off ancestors of those ahead of him in the queue for the deanship. (9F, 10M, 3E)
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Appetisers at Seven, Appendicitis at Eight
Two men scheme to win back their ex-partners; however, the women are plotting revenge! (3F, 4M)
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Hen Night
In this one-act comedy, revelations and surprises ensure this Spain-set hen night descends quickly into farce. (5F, 2M)
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If you go down to the woods
Love, murder, suicide and bird watching combine in this darkly funny 2-act comedy. (5F, 6M, 2E) 👂
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All for the Money
A family fight over their inheritance with improbable and farcical twists and turns. (6F, 5M)
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Adhere John
A revenge plot ends in a sticky situation in this short comedy play. (3M, 2F)
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Murders at Cringing Manor
There’s a double murder in disguise to be solved in this comedy mystery (8F, 12M)
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Collections
The staff of a collections call centre have to deal with the news they’re losing their jobs. (5F, 5M)
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What Comes Round
A boxer realises his opponent used to be a Children’s entertainer – and a sworn enemy! (3E)
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Who do you think you are kidding Covid-19?
Jack is self-isolating but after two hours, is already starting to lose it. (2M, 2F, 1E)
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High Seas and Misdemeanours 👂
Two P.I.’s and three suspects but what was the crime and who has the answers? (1M, 6E) (Audio version) 👂
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Anywhere but Rotherham
Margaret arrives at the Pearly Gates in this Angelic tale with a Devilish twist. (2M, 1F)
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Frankenfather!
Are Igor and Dr. Frankenstein ready for the responsibility of bringing a life into the world? (1F, 4M & 4E)
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Lost in Translation
A job seeker hires a translator who only manages to make matters worse. (2E)
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Clifden’s Daughter
An Irish widow meets with a long lost American relative who turns out not to be related at all. (2F, 4M & optional extras)
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Daisy, Baby, Pixie, Queen, Elephant, Monkey, Tangerine
Can Inspector Hazzard work out who the Tattoo killer is in this comedic mystery? (6F, 5M, 1E)
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A Moving Experience
Two bank robbers pose as house buyers to lay low in this classic farce full of puns, misunderstandings and improbable outcomes. (4F, 8M, 1E)
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Endings are Hard
A writer tries several different endings to an action movie – some better than others… (2F, 5M)
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Ride North, Odessa
An American Western re-telling of the Greek Epic ‘The Odyssey’ (11F, 19M – Doubling Possible)
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We’re All Zoomed!
An Amateur Theatre Group meet on-line to plan their new socially distanced season. (3M, 2F & 1E)
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Preferred Lies
A Roman archaeological find and a murder threaten the existence of Great Snoring Golf club (5F, 4M & 1E)
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Dark Heart
Gothic rhyming musical love story featuring Vampires, Witches and Wizards. (6M, 6F, 3E)
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Breaking and Entering
In this one-act award winning comedy, two burglars get more than they bargained for when they realise they recognise their victims. (2F, 2M)
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Out of Bounds
An all male golf club is being forced to accept female members, with hilarious consequences. (4F, 4M)
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Drama Drama
Can the warring Wallington Theatre Group survive? Find out in the fast paced verbal comedy. (7M, 5F)
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Hotel Happy Ever After
A new master villain gate-crashes the Princess Empowerment Network with revenge in mind. (6M, 9F, 6E)
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There’s no Space Like Home
Aliens book in to a hotel on Earth during the Moon landings. When another alien turns up, confusion reigns. (5F, 7M, 1E)
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A Small World Indeed
Two strangers meet without knowing they’re meant to meet in an interview later. (3M)
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Date Night
Phoebe realises people aren’t always honest in the dating profiles. However, sometimes, they are! (3M, 3F, 1E)
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Samson Agonises
Samson has lost his motivation in this short adaptation of the Milton Play. (4M, 1F & 1E)
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Donuts for the Depressed
A charity do is plunged into chaos against the backdrop of a failed Granny-centric kidnap plot! (6F, 6M)
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Matters Arising
A retirement home resident has his will to die transformed into a renewed lust for life. (5F, 3M)
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Wild Rose
A new take on the Fairy Tale genre, Wild Rose isn’t your archetypal princess. (8M, 3F, 1E)
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Out of this World
A select few humans must prevent a race of aliens (who invented chocolate) from taking over earth! (3M, 3F, 2E)
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One Night Stand
A one night stand is ruined by Nick’s nerves, some awkward home-truths and a blocked toilet. (1F, 1M)
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Alana Sultana and the Poisoned Banana
Who poisoned the judge at the world smoothie making championships? All is revealed in this comedy mystery (11F, 13M & 3E)
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Little Miss Muffet
Miss Muffet picks Incy Wincy out of a line-up but was it he who ‘sat down beside her’?. (1F & 2E)
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Bountiful Gifts
Can Rosemary host a successful Thanksgiving for her dysfunctional family? (3M, 6F)
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I’ve Got It
Seven sketches connected by the same three words : “I’ve Got It!” (2E playing 14 characters)
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Serves Them Right
A failing restaurant looks to a morally bankrupt celebrity to enhance its reputation, with tragic results. (4F, 5M & 1E)
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Of Hearts and Daggers
A lost family treasure leads to twists and shock revelations in this mystery drama. (4F, 2M, 3E)
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Big School
Six parents face big life choices before their children get into big school. (5F, 1M)
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The Town that Spoke with Forked Tongue
In a town full of liars, new resident Mr Hope soon discovers that nobody can be trusted. (3F, 7M)
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AI (Artificial Irritation)
3 Septuagenarians acquire an AI assistant who goes just a little too far in ‘improving’ their lives. (3F, 3M)
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Knick-Knack Paddywack
‘This old Man’ wants to play all the numbers from 1 to 12, but has nothing to play them on. Can the local hardware store help? (1M & 1E)
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The Wedding
Three escaped convicts plan a wedding heist in this classic farce full of puns, misunderstandings and improbable outcomes. (10F, 11M)
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Humpty Dumpty
Did Humpty fall or was he pushed? Anchorman William Winkie investigates. (1M, 6E)
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The Angel of the Odd
Edgar Allen Poe’s comedy about chaos and unfortunate events. (1M, 2F, 2E)
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Death(s) at Sea
A play within a play which continues to descend into farce as everything goes wrong (2F & 3M)
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Mary Mary
Mary tells us how her garden grows as she makes a new video for her YouTube Gardening tips channel. (1M, 1F & 2E)
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Mixed-Up Nursery Rhymes
Five short comedy plays for children based on popular Nursery Rhymes. (2M, 2F, 4E – 7 actors with doubling)
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Keep Your Distance
Jean opens her chip shop after lockdown but will her customers keep their distance? (1F, 2M)
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Where there’s a Will there’s a Way
Murder follows the announcement of the heir to the late Reginald Stanley’s estate in this comedy mystery. (7F, 8M)
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The Perfect Partner
Two people marry themselves and then decide to have an affair… with each other. (3E)
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Star Voyage
Fans of cult ’80s show ‘Star Voyage’ kidnap the star to make him film one more episode (4F, 7M & 1E)
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Christmas at Grimley Hall
Two couples arrive at the same Haunted House and experience some spooky goings on. (4F, 4M & (4E optional))
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The Case of the Disappearing Dame
A fairy-tale-themed Noir Detective story for all the family. (5M, 7F & 3E)
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Murders Under Sail
There’s been a murder on a luxury yacht; comedy ensues as Inspector Gridlock investigates (11F, 12M)
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Linda’s Bagels
Talking Bagels help a ‘Horrible Boss’ change her ways. (2F & 1E)
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The Night Shift
A burger restaurant and a memory erasing gun combine for a night of chaos! (1F, 4M)
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Murders at Highcliffe House
There’s been a double murder at Highcliffe House; comedy ensues as Inspector Gridlock investigates (6F, 8M)
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Nora’s Ark
Nora is tasked with building an Ark – a trip to IKEA beckons! (3M, 3F)
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There’s a Party on the Hill
Jack and Jill plan a party on the hill for their friend Wee Willie Winkie. (2M, 2F)
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Murders at The Cosmopolitan
There’s been two murders at the Cosmopolitan hotel; comedy ensues as Inspector Gridlock investigates (11F, 10M)
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Eager Beavers
The manager of a ramshackle charity shop re-evaluates her life after the trustees convert it into a boutique called ‘Eager Beavers’ (12F, 3M and 6E)
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A Pain in the Neck
A Vampire and a Vampire hunter meet at a costume party (3E)
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