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Here are all of our Comedy Sketches and Skit Scripts for Theatre Groups, Drama competitions, Drama Clubs, Schools, Colleges, Youth Groups and Theatre Schools in one place for you to browse, read in full online and download instantly in both PDF and Docx formats. Be sure to either use our search engine to narrow down 'performed to' or read in full before you buy; the content may not be suitable for younger audiences. Length and number of characters can vary so you might find it easier to go here and use the search engine on the right of the page to narrow down your search. If you're looking for longer one-act or full length comedy scripts, you'll need this page.
These are short comedy sketches and skits for stage or indeed, any other use.
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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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From the House
Three theatre-goers wonder if they’re watching a play or if they are the play (3E)
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Jack the Rapscallion
Two reporters try to come up with an interesting story for tomorrow’s paper (2E)
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Hear Here
Short comedy sketch about a new hearing device that filters insults. (1M, 7E)
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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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Keeping Distance
After receiving a less than friendly message from outer space, a scientist must come up with a reply to save the world. (2E)
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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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Dinner at Dinah’s
Two members of the audience realise they’ve got a lot in common beyond their own insecurities. (2F, 1M)
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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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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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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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Finding Maria
Whatever happened to Snow White. We find out as she encounters the Huntsman, many years later. (1F, 1M)
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Down and Out
Two thieves attempt a robbery but soon become the victims. (4E)
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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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Don’t Mind if I Do
Two pubgoers struggle to accept that another pubgoer doesn’t drink alcohol. (4E)
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The Literal Restaurant
Two people visit a restaurant where everything is taken literally. (1M, 1F, 3E)
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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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Smudger the Smidgeon
Tom gets a new pet… a tiny pigeon… a smidgeon! (2E)
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The Perfect Couple
A marriage counselor encounters a couple with an unusually challenging problem: they are too perfect. (3E)
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The Cafe
Two women meet across town but what exactly is on the menu? (3F)
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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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Find the Mole
Two spies try to work out who the mole is in their clandestine organisation (2E)
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Uppity Puppetry
There’s concern for a man who has been seen taking a puppet for a walk in the park. (2E)
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The Goodlands
Plans for a new utopian life soon fall apart (3M)
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The Potter Effect
A tired and overworked vet can’t see his next patient – because it’s an invisible rabbit who is a fan of a certain boy wizard. (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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The Truth Within
The proof of a divine being seems to be someone’s birthday present! (4E)
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Entracte
Between plays, 2 stagehands ‘work through’ their differences (2E)
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The Interpreter
A Salesman can apparently translate what a potential customer’s cat is saying. (1E, 1M & 1F)
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White Lab Coat
A tale of a lab coat that ensures the wearer cannot lie (2E)
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Plastic Funeral
A group of male accountants hold a funeral with a twist for their female colleague (1F, 1M)
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Long Joey Silver
A man’s guide dog is temporarily replaced by a Parrot! (2E)
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Paws for Thought
Three short sketches with an animal theme (1F, 1M & 1E)
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Super Lunch
Two retired super-heroes meet for lunch and decide to show society that they’re not ‘past-it’ (3E)
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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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Three Short Christmas Plays
Three short Father Christmas themed plays for children. (12E)
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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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The Book Club
A man soon regrets the book he chooses when he joins a local book club. (2M)
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Nuclear Strike
The hero stops an evil villain, but not until contracts are negotiated (1F, 1M and 2E)
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Dooba Dooba
Tensions run high as a Guinea Pig is introduced to a Hamster Cage in a pet shop. (5E)
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Humpty Dumpty
Did Humpty fall or was he pushed? Anchorman William Winkie investigates. (1M, 6E)
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We Three
Past, present and future walk into a bar… (1F, 1M, 1E)
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Father Christmas and the Reindeer Wars
Will the bickering reindeer make up in time for Christmas Eve? (12E or more)
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Father Christmas and the Troublesome Socks
Can the audience and the elves help Santa find a matching pair of socks? (10E or more)
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Elf and Safety
Will Santa end up on his own Naughty list or will he tell the truth about getting stuck up the chimney? (7E or more)
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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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The Tooth Fairy
A single parent tries to get to know the Tooth Fairy a little better. (3E)
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The Blame Game
John is met with many reasons why he can’t make a doctors appointment. (2E)
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Confusion at the Gentlemen’s Outfitters
A Gentleman’s outfitters try to provide the very best for Jack who, they later find out, is actually a dog. (1E, 1M & 1F)
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OMMG
Two people seek enlightenment but end up finding each other. (3E)
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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 Night Under the Stars
A man on a park bench encounters someone who may not be ‘of this world’ (2M, 1E)
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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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Couple Seeking Conflict
Two characters in a drama-free play try to create some conflict. (2E)
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Grandma’s House
A collection of fairy tale characters end up at Grandma’s house but unfortunately for them, so does the Big Bad Wolf! (3F, 1M & 1E)
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Puppy Love
Jay’s lost dog might have returned in an unexpected manner. (2M, 1F)
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Waiting for Ye Bus
A conversation about Shakespearean quotes descends into a string of word-play, tongue twisters, malapropisms and non sequitur in this short sketch for two actors. (2E)
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Ever Onward
A fatalistic news reporter gets the scoop on the brave adventures of a determined solo mountain climber. (3E)
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Keeping Watch
A man’s smart-watch reacts badly to the news he’s thinking of buying a replacement! (2E)
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The Grate Outdoors
Bill tries to get out more but the outdoors only makes him want to stay in more! (2M)
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Left Behind
A left-handed employee joins a company which seems to take issue with ‘lefties’ (4E)
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An Inconvenient Crime
A burglar turns up with a question… “is it convenient to rob you right now”? (1F, 2M)
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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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Bench Press
A man on a bench pieces together snippets of the conversations of passers’ by and realises it might be his lucky day! (7 – 23E)
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The Insurance Salesman
An insurance company are selling something unusual and deadly. (2E)
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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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Comedy Break
Three short comedy sketches for stage. (2M, 4F)
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Love Under Construction
A set-designer interrupts a show, thinking it’s just a rehearsal. (3E)
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