Comedy Scripts
Affairs At The Hart
by Peter Foord
A sparkling new comedy by Peter Foord for four men and six women
Suitable for Adult Groups
Beach Hut, The
by Mark Rees
A black comedy set on the beach at Scarborough, a sequel to Mark Rees's teenage comedy 'It's Only Make Believe'. It features the same two characters Geoff and Vera, who return to Scarborough after forty years of marriage.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Bird In The Bush, A
by Ron Nicol
It's a hot summer night and Bernard's stomachache and his abiding hatred of a cooing pigeon combine to keep his whole family awake.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Blues Sisters, The
by Mark Rees
A comedy with music by Mark Rees for a large cast of teenagers (fifteen, plus four parts for younger children). The script is lively, inventive and very funny.
Suitable for Youth Groups
Breaking News
by Helena Sheridan
This engaging comedy by Helena Sheridan gained First Prize in the Scottish Association of Writers drama awards, and has since been adapted and excerpts made into a short film by students of the Performing Arts Department at Ayr College.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Calling Heaven
by Richard Jack
Award-winning comedy by Richard Jack. Runner-up in Scott Salver Competition 2001.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Cinderellas Time Out
by Jane Lockyer Willis
Jane Lockyer Willis delightful new take on the classic fairytale.
Suitable for Youth Groups
Comfort Machine, The
by Peter Rolls
A farce for five women about four ladies, a bed, a plot and a glamorous Russian called Nadia.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Doon The Watter
by Dave Buchanan
A modern Scots comedy in one act. The play is an often hilarious and keenly-observed story of two pensioners, George and Willie, and their adventures on the seafront when they are given the chance to go on a nostalgic trip 'doon the watter'.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Eagle Eye, The
by Peter Rolls
Award-winning farce
Suitable for Adult Groups
Excess Baggage
by Nancy McPherson
Nancy McPherson's new play is a comedy set in a health spa and has strong roles for six women. Winner of EK Rep One-Act Play Festival May 2012 and winner of trophy for best staging.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Half A Crown
by Jane Lockyer Willis
A modern one act comedy about role playing and involving a princess who has a problem with her crown. Easy to cast with one set, and ideal for amateur clubs and drama festivals.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Hollywood Fairytale, A
by Aberdour Youth Theatre
A fantasy comedy for youth groups.
Suitable for Youth Groups
Its All In The Stars
by Kevin Taylor
Kevin Taylor's new play for five women and three men is a sparkling comedy set in the office of a local newspaper on the theme of astrology and the effect it has on the staff and their relationships.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Its Not The Same Without Norman
by Jane Lockyer Willis
What does Joseph, an upmarket stable and the Christmas Star have in common with a housewife, an errant husband and a friend who cant cook meringues? See what happens when Bethlehem comes to suburbia. Set in present day England, this is an ideal one act comedy for Christmas.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Kevins Above
by Claire Scott
A witty comedy about death and the afterlife from the author of "Santa's Christmas Carol"
Suitable for Adult Groups
Life of George
by Dave Buchanan
(Previous title Evergreen) George McWilliam, philosopher, wit and raconteur, is in love. The trouble is, he's seventy five years old, while the object of his affections, Rosie, is a mere forty. Is he up to the challenge? Follow George's adventures with his sidekick Willie, in this sequel to Doon The Watter. The play features parodies of classic Marx Brothers and Astaire/Rogers movies.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Made Up
by Nancy McPherson
Sequel to the award-winning Waste Management, describes Danny and Lindas continuing efforts to preserve their fragile relationship.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Marigold Mews
by Peter Rolls
Award-winning comedy. Highly commended in the NDFA Playwriting Competition 2000.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Molly Whuppie & The Double-faced Ogre
by Ron Nicol
'Molly Whuppie and the Double-faced Ogre' was a prizewinner in the Youth Section of the Scottish Community Drama Association's Play on Words 2002 playwriting competition, and was first produced by St Michael's Players at the Village Theatre, East Kilbride on 9th November 2002.
Suitable for Youth Groups
Mrs Worthington′s Daughters
by Mark Rees
Mark Rees's prize-winning satire on fame and modern society's obsession with it.
Suitable for Youth Groups
Night I Danced With Cyd Charisse, The
by Nancy McPherson
A comedy for three men and two women set in a garage workshop. "We can relate to and sympathise with the (male)characters ... the female characters make the whole thing gel. I enjoyed reading this script and would recommend it as a festival piece." - Amateur Stage
Suitable for Adult Groups
Out Of Tune
by Mark Edwards
A new comedy by Mark Edwards set in 1940 for two men and two women.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Pig Tale
by Ron Nicol
Pig Tale was shortlisted in the Youth section of the Drama Association of Wales One Act playwriting competition 2008, being described by the judge Angharad Elen as "by far the funniest play in the competition; the only play that made me laugh out loud, not once but several times. Ron Nicol has a wonderful and quirky sense of humour."
Suitable for All Groups
Protest Meeting, The
by Gill Morrell
A comedy for six actors
Suitable for Adult Groups
Real McCoy, The
by Dave Buchanan
A comedy mystery.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Red Carpet, The
by Geoff Bamber
A charming and often surreal comedy about a station that has no trains and its eccentric staff.
Suitable for All Groups
Reluctant Witnesses, The
by Les Clarke
A fast-moving drama on a topical theme, with lively dialogue and good parts for four men and two women.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Santa′s Christmas Carol
by Claire Scott
(Formerly "Every Single Day But One") Prize-winning comedy by Claire Scott for two women.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Saving Grace
by Les Clarke
Les Clarke's satire on the green movement for a cast of three men and three women. Contains dialogue that is lively and often non-PC, but very funny.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Scoundrels & Stratagems
by Ron Nicol
An hilarious modern take on and parody of Victorian melodrama.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Sing When You′re Winning
by Mark Rees
A musical comedy for a teenage cast with words by Mark Rees and music composed by Gordon Mundie.
Suitable for Youth Groups
Summer Of Swallows, A
by Dave Buchanan
A comedy about an ex-teacher, who is newly retired. A chance meeting with his estranged daughter opens up new avenues.
Suitable for All Groups
Thanks A Lot Elton
by Maxine Linnell
A comedy for two actors, with a tragic undercurrent. Commended: National One-Act Play Writing Competition, 2000. Best Original Play: Leicestershire Festival of One-Act Plays 2003.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Two Tall Tales
by Ron Nicol
'Two Tall Tales' concern the nonsensical and hilarious adventures of Victorian explorer Sir Henry Nearly.
Suitable for All Groups
Visiting Hours
by Jane Lockyer Willis
Two patients and one other - a patient or visitor? And what happened to the goldfish? A funny, touching play for three mature women.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Walkies
by Jane Lockyer Willis
A heart-warming comedy on the theme of loneliness about two people from different backgrounds who meet by chance in the woods.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Waste Management
by Nancy McPherson
Nancy McPherson's acclaimed comedy/drama about a couple who meet at a recycling bank after a split-up. Please note that this play is available in Scots and in Standard English. "This is a beautifully written, thoroughly absorbing and very clever piece." - Scene
Suitable for Adult Groups
Wee Eck & Big Erchie
by Ron Nicol
A rollicking rural Scots comedy set in the 17th/18th century
Suitable for Adult Groups
Wind in the Willows , The
by Gill Morrell
By Kenneth Grahame, specially adapted for the stage by Gill Morrell. 'A magical journey into the world of the Riverbank and the colourful characters who live there ... a rollicking adventure story that is bound to appeal to both young and old'.
Suitable for Adult Groups
Wolf Tale
by Ron Nicol
A sequel to the author's very successful play 'Pig Tale', this re-tells the story of Red Riding Hood and the Wolf.
Suitable for All Groups