Short Plays
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One Little Snowflake
A play to be performed by children with a strong message about global warming (4F, 4M, 20E)
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Linda’s Bagels
Talking Bagels help a ‘Horrible Boss’ change her ways. (2F & 1E)
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Hop-frog
Edgar Allen Poe’s short story about humiliation and revenge. (2M, 1F, 5E)
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The Truth Within
The proof of a divine being seems to be someone’s birthday present! (4E)
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The Lady in Grey 👂
A new employee at a supposedly haunted pub sees something in the cellar! (1E) 👂
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The Raven
Edgar Allen Poe’s most famous poem adapted for stage. (1M, 1E)
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The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar
Edgar Allen Poe’s short story about the afterlife. (1M, 6E)
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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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The Insurance Salesman
An insurance company are selling something unusual and deadly. (2E)
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The Travellers Rest 👂
A search for a missing ruby-eyed eagle yields surprising truths for Brother Dominic (1E) 👂
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The Perfect BFF
In this 30-minute musical for schools, a pupil at a new school tries to find a new best friend. (15E or 20E or 30E)
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The Body in the Snug 👂
An insurance investigator can’t get a case out of her head (1E or 8E) 👂
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Mightier than the Sword
After being challenged to write a story by his father, the son’s fantasy story comes to life. (4M, 2F)
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Stories from the Snug 👂
Four short Monologues with mystery, intrigue, deception and magic! (1E) 👂
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Finding Maria
Whatever happened to Snow White. We find out as she encounters the Huntsman, many years later. (1F, 1M)
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The Murders in the Rue Morgue
Poe’s detective, Dupin, solves the gruesome murders in the Rue Morgue. (1M, 1F, 4E)
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The Pardon 👂
Set in Victorian times, the Gallows Inn is the scene of an unexpected pardon. (1E) 👂
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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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Smee
A House party on Christmas Eve in the 40s has a ghostly visitor? (6F, 5M)
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The World’s End 👂
A seed from the tropics causes concern at the World’s End. (1E) 👂
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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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Mummers Play – The Turkish Knight
A traditional Christmas folk play featuring St. George and a troublesome Knight! (7E)
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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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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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Captain and the Jolly Sailors 👂
A dog discovers a WWII German Spy! (1E or 3E) 👂
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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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The Masque of the Red Death
Edgar Allan Poe’s tale of inescapable mortality. (2M, 1F, 2E)
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Further Stories from the Snug 👂
Five short Monologues with mystery, intrigue, smugglers and a helpful dog! (1E or 1F, 1M and 5E) 👂
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Green Grows the Garden
Accused of arson, Toby confesses; but is there more to his story? (2M, 1F)