One Act

Plays

Granny and the Wolf

In this modern re-imagining of Red Riding Hood, just who is the wolf and who is in danger?

Drama

Written to be performed by adults of various ages.

Reimagined version of Greek myths with comic twists and moments of pathos

In the Hands of the Gods

A symposium of Greek Gods muse on the human condition

Youth

Approx 25 – 35 young people 12 – 16 years old

The Best Medicine

A comedy about female friendship, which proves that laughter really is the ‘best medicine’.

Comedy

4 women age ranges 40s - 70s

1930’s American prohibition era family drama set within the drama of a speakeasy

Maybe This Time

Can love survive, against a backdrop of age old conflict and distrust?

Youth

Approx 20 young people 14 – 18 years old and additional non speaking roles - although gender is stated in the casting description it can be adapted as required

Reimagined version of a traditional tale with a definite sense of adventure and discovery.

The Snow Queen

Two friends are torn apart as a result of an unexpected turn of events – can the power of friendship reunite them?

Youth

Approx 20 – 35 young people 12 – 17 years old - although gender is stated in the casting description it can be adapted as required

Simple staging.
The play may be performed as a whole short production with no interval. Alternatively, an interval may be held between scenes 2 and 3. Each short play may have a different cast (with the exception of Beatrix Potter) as the ‘kittens’ are very young in scene 1, and are somewhat older in scene 3. The scenes may also be performed stand-alone as 15 minute short plays, preceded by the prologue, using the titles of the scenes as a title for each short plays. (Please ask the author for relevant adaptations)

The Tails of Three Kitties

Adapted for the stage from the works of Beatrix Potter

Youth

3M, 6F with doubling. Up to 22 without doubling. Ages 8 - 16.

Atmospheric ensemble based story telling theatre. Reimagined version of a traditional tale with opportunities for physical theatre and ensemble work – lines are unallocated

Little Red Riding Hood

A little girl gets turned around, in a number of ways, as she delivers supplies to Grandma’s house

Youth

Approx 12 to 20 young people, 14 to 18 years old, gender unspecified.

The Worn Out Shoes

All is not going well for the King – he decides to take drastic action to curb his many daughters’ spending habits.

Youth

Approx 25 to 30 young people, 14 to 16 years old.

Christmas play – warm hearted and charming

The Child Who Melted the Snow Queen’s Heart

Can a child inspire a cruel witch to change her ways?

Youth

10 to 20 children aged 7 to 11 years old - gender unspecified

A light-hearted murder mystery, witty and full of family intrigue set in a 1970’s community centre

Death the Halls

It is 1978 and the Hargreaves family are having their annual Christmas Party, this year however things are not going to go to plan. A murder mystery comedy.

Comedy

15 parts in total aged between teens – 70’s. A number of the parts can be played by any gender

The Herring Lasses

This play is about family, secrets, ambitions and sacrifice – it is also about the sea and the way it gives to and takes from anyone whose life revolves around it…

Drama

Maire can be played as a chorus of women so there is no maximum number of female actors .

No Job For a Woman

A celebration of women's rights

Drama

2 young women, 1 older woman and 2 men playing multiple parts.

A modern take on Sherlock Holmes with women as the central characters. Simple kitchen set. Good roles for women. Can be performed with the other Mrs Hudson Mysteries by Richard Moon for a complete evening's entertainment. Also available as a radio play.

Mrs Hudson and the Banker's Hat

A Holmes and Hudson Mystery. Foul Murder on the Railway! Holmes investigates, but Mrs Hudson gets the answer.

Comedy

3 women, 3 to 4 men.

Playing Gooseberry

A tale of love, friendship, obsession and gardening.

Comedy

2 female approx. ages 45, 2 male approx. ages 45, 1 extra (preferably male, any age)

Mrs Hudson and the Twisted Pilchard

A Holmes and Hudson Mystery. An exciting tale of international spies, blackmail and a woman's desire to protect her husband.

Comedy

4 to 5 women, 3 to 4 men.

Reimagined version of an iconic Greek Tragedy

The Revenge of Eris

The story of the Trojan War

Youth

Approx 20 – 30 young people 14 – 19 years old

A soap opera style drama with light moments – the importance of community and connection is at the heart of it.

Permanent Past

A group of people get stranded due to flooding - a seemingly random gathering – but their pasts bind them together.

Drama

Parts for actors aged 18 - 70

Puss in Boots

A classic rags to riches tale of a poor Miller’s youngest son, and a talking cat. On the Miller’s death, how will Ed survive when his brothers scheme to take his inheritance?

Youth

10 young people without doubling. Additional ensemble cast if required.

Min 6 (with doubling). Suitable for actors from ages 10 - 16.