FULL-LENGTH PLAYS
ASSIPATTLE AND THE MESTER STOORWORM
Assipattle, a simple farmer’s son, dreams of becoming a hero, but is bullied by his three older brothers. When his sister Freya becomes maid to Princess Gemdelovely, Assipattle falls in love with the princess. The kingdom is threatened by a ferocious sea-monster, the Stoorworm, and Queen Beatris and Murdo the Sorcerer plot to have the princess sacrificed to the creature. Assipattle determines to save her. In his attempt, he’s swallowed by the Stoorworm, but manages to kill the monster and escape alive. He’s rewarded by King Magnus, and Freya reveals the plot against Princess Gemdelovely. Murdo tries to escape, but is followed by Assipattle. They come face to face, fight, and Murdo is defeated. Beitris is imprisoned and Assipattle marries the Princess.
Large mixed cast - Assipattle, Fingal, Tormod, Torquil, Freya, Father. Mother, King Magnus, Princess Gemdelovely, Queen Beitris, Fergus, Black Murdo, the Sorcerer, the Deemster, the Minister, the Bailie, First Champion, Second Champion, Third Champion, First Guard, Second Guard, First Fisherman, Second Fisherman, Timid Man, Shy Woman, Wee Woman, Loud Woman, First Lassie, Second Lassie, Third Lassie, Servants (n/s), Sacrificial Maidens (n/s). There can be some flexibility in casting, depending on the size of the company. Most of the supporting characters can be male or female, with the text changed appropriately as required. The two Guards and the three Champions make only one appearance, so doubling of these roles is possible, or Fishermen, Guards and Champions can be trebled. Citizens and Lassies can also be doubled. Seven sacrificial maidens are mentioned in the script, but the number may be reduced to three or even to one if there are casting difficulties, with the text changed appropriately.
"Assipattle and the Stoorworm" a one-act version of this play, is also available from Stagescripts Ltd.
CHILDE ROWLAND
'fantasy, frivolity and family fun' (Fife Today)
When Burd Ellen mysteriously disappears, her brother Rowland consults the wizard Merlin, who suspects that Ellen has been spirited away by Elves. Rowland sets out on a perilous - and hilarious - journey to the Dark Tower to rescue his sister. Aftera series of very odd encounters in the Land of Faery, Rowland comes face to face with the awesome King of Elfland. Needless to say, Rowland saves the day - he is the hero after all.
Suitable for youth, adult or mixed-age production. Large mixed cast - youth, adult or mixed-age - doubling, trebling and quadrupling possible:- Stage Manager, Stage Crew, Merlin, Rowland, Burd Ellen, Guinevere, Sir Chancelot, Sir Dancelot, Sir Prancelot, Turvey, Topsy, Gorm, Glum, Elfin King, Herdsman, Cowherd, Shepherd, Sheepdog, Swineherd, Henwife, Cockerel, Burd Ellen's Shadow, Knights, Courtiers, Elves, Horses, Cows, Sheep, Pigs, Hens.
'The Spiriting of Burd Ellen', a one-act version of this play, is also available from Stagescripts Ltd.
MOLLY WHUPPIE
When Prince Wilfrid falls in love with bold and clever Molly Whuppie, King Walter has better things in mind for his son. He challenges Molly to steal the Ogre's sword, purse and ring of power, hoping she'll become the Ogre's favourite meal - little girlie grilled on toast! All ends happily of course - except for the Ogre!
Suitable for youth, adult, or mixed age production. Large mixed cast:- Molly, Mavis, Maisie, Olga, The Ogre's Wife, Granny Ogre, the Ogre, Prince Wilfrid, King Walter, Balderdash, Cuthbert, Queen Wilhelmina, the Queen Mother, Lady-in-Waiting, Courtiers.
"Molly Whuppie and the Double-Faced Ogre", a one-act version of this play, is also available from Stagescripts Ltd.
THE SNOW QUEEN
170 productions in the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Holland, Germany, Luxembourg and Hong Kong
Large mixed cast : doubling and trebling possible. Suitable for youth, adult or mixed-age production.
"enchanted the young and young-at-heart alike … this magical production takes you on a heartfelt frozen adventure ... filled with fun characters and great laughs” (SVC News, California) “An endearing, heartfelt story … a fun and zany adventure … a wonderful play about never giving up and the power of friendship” (Along Comes Mary) “Filled with heart, adventure and laughter ... sure to charm younger and older audiences alike” (Santa Clarita Guide) “A great show for kids and grandkids, full of adventure and laughter for everyone!” (Santa Clarita Magazine) "our audiences were entranced..." (Ottershaw Players); "a magical dramatisation" (Stourbridge News); "a new and exciting version of the classic fairy tale" (Chads Theatre); "a delight for family audiences" (Scene One); "spellbinding" (Lowestoft Journal); "magic ... really captivated the audience" (Highbury Players); "sell out audiences" (Everyman Theatre); "a fairy-tale treat" (Arts Archive); "really cool" (Huntingdon Youth Theatre)
(An abridged one-act version is now available)
'De Sneeuwkoningin', a
Dutch translation, is published by Toneeluitgeverij Vink in the Netherlands.
"The Snow Queen" was Samuel French's Play of the Week 30 January 2014
SPLITS IN THE SKIN
Adult Drama : 4f 1m 1m(n/s) - Fay, Hester, Carrie, Giles, Roberta, Father
The Dunstans meet for a rare family reunion at the request of their father, now aged 80. During a an afternoon fraught with accusations, arguments, regrets and recriminations they look back on their childhood, reveal their best-kept secrets, confront their failures and deal with their father’s unexpected and suspicious death.
4f 1m 1m(n/s) - Fay, Hester, Carrie, Giles, Roberta, Father
(Formerly published by Silvermoon Publishing - now dissolved)
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