Short Plays
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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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Five Ways to Remember
Five short plays set during World War I, but not the usual themes. (2F, 2M)
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Free Birdie
An exotic stranger turns a widower’s life upside-down. (2M, 3F)
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About Dad
Henry’s father is trying to make amends with his son, from beyond the grave. (5M, 2F)
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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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Green Grows the Garden
Accused of arson, Toby confesses; but is there more to his story? (2M, 1F)
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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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The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar
Edgar Allen Poe’s short story about the afterlife. (1M, 6E)
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Linda’s Bagels
Talking Bagels help a ‘Horrible Boss’ change her ways. (2F & 1E)
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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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Princess Puffery
A conceited princess has lost her charm but a series of adventures help her find it once more. (3M, 4F & 1E)
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Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Black Cat’
Edgar Allan Poe’s demon cat sends its owner into madness and murder. (2M, 2F, 3E)
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Hop-frog
Edgar Allen Poe’s short story about humiliation and revenge. (2M, 1F, 5E)
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Tell-tale Heart
Edgar Allen Poe’s tale of murder and guilt. (5E)
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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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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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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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Nora’s Ark
Nora is tasked with building an Ark – a trip to IKEA beckons! (3M, 3F)
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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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A Small World Indeed
Two strangers meet without knowing they’re meant to meet in an interview later. (3M)
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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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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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At ODDS
Has a curse left the pages of a play, or is something else causing the unfortunate events at the Ollynsmead and District Dramatic Society? (6F, 1M, 1E)
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The Antiquities Roadshow
Some unusual items are brought to be valued by the Antiquities Roadshow (6F, 2M)
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Mummers Play – Robin Hood
A traditional folk play featuring Robin Hood and some odd characters! (6E)
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A Merry Widow or Two
A widow’s supposedly dead husband turns up and faces a dark twist (4F, 1M)
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The Raven
Edgar Allen Poe’s most famous poem adapted for stage. (1M, 1E)
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Humpty Dumpty
Did Humpty fall or was he pushed? Anchorman William Winkie investigates. (1M, 6E)