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Summaries​

 

All the scripts listed below are two-handers. They have been written for one female and one male character. However, most can easily be adapted to whatever gender combination is preferred. Timings are approximate.

Meet Cute    5 mins

Madam Mayor meets Captain Hook. 

Fine Pennine String    6 mins

It's the Victorian age oop north. One poor lass is getting sacked.

Off the Grid    5 mins    

A man with a special set of skills forgets to buy bagels. A version of this sketch has been performed by Southside Players.

Stopped for Speeding    6 mins

In a west country  town, an ice-cream vendor is stopped by the police.

Dorset International    8 mins

Bored airport security officer interrogates a suave business traveller. 

The Hotel Dorado    8 mins

It's a trendy boutique hotel. But is it wise to stay there?

First Mission    7 mins  

In which an older spy makes contact with a newbie.

To Be or To Be Not    9 mins

It's the Bard's turn to remove  a rat from a privy.

That Look    7 mins
A lawyer and client discuss nature's intentions.
 

The Guinea Pig    5 mins

A huge leap in pharmacological development has one slight drawback.

Just the Chap    6 mins

Might her unique language skills be just what the company needs? A version of this sketch has been performed by Southside Players.

A Bird in the Hand    5 mins

Understanding a saying and paying heed to it are not the same thing. 

The Wrong Coat    2 mins

What not to wear to a football match.

Beach Hut    7  mins

It was meant to be a romantic surprise.

Hollywood   6 mins

A small-town girl is moving on.

Town Clock   8 mins

He's late again. Is he really worth sticking with?

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