ALAN HAS LEFT THE CHAT
Synopsis:
A short play (10-15 minutes) set in the near future and exploring the unintended consequences of intelligent technologies. Stuart is confident that his career is heading in the right direction. But a shocking revelation by his boss Alan sparks a chain of events that could change the course of destiny for everyone.
Number of Characters: 3
Minimum Number of Actors Required: 3
Length (in Pages): 9
Location: Near future.
Key Words: AI, technology, work, comedy, dark comedy, satire
Has the Play Been Produced? Yes
Are the Rights Available? Yes
Has the Play Been Published? No
Award nominations/wins: Winner, TakeTen Chesil Theatre New Writing Festival 2023: Snakes & Ladders | Semi-Finalist, Short+Sweet Theatre Sydney 2025
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ARMCHAIR CRITIC
Synopsis:
An award-winning theatre critic is summoned to his editor’s office to explain his latest review. Could it be the end of the road? Can Clive keep his career on track? And who is really in the driving seat?
Number of Characters: 2
Minimum Number of Actors Required: 2
Length (in Pages): 16
Location: Present day. Interior of newspaper editor's office.
Key Words: comedy, theatre, media
Has the Play Been Produced? Yes
Are the Rights Available? Yes
Has the Play Been Published? Yes
Award nominations/wins: Shortlisted for Chesil Theatre New Writing Festival, TakeTen 2020 | Longlisted for the British Theatre Challenge 2021 | Finalist for Lakeshore Players Theatre’s 17th Annual 10 Minute Play Festival 2021 | People’s Choice Semi-Finalist, Short+Sweet Sydney 2021 | Finalist for Remarkable Theatre’s Pint-Sized Plays 2023 | Finalist for A Play, A Pint & A Pie One-Act Comedy Play Festival 2023 | Finalist for Pend Oreille Players One Act Play Festival 2023 | Runner-up, Pint-Sized Plays 2023 | Shortlisted for Tiger’s Heart Players Second Annual Literary Contest, December 2023
Reviews:
“Amazing comedy delight” - Sydney Arts Guide
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ARTIST UNKNOWN
Synopsis:
The writing is on the wall when Nick and Grace meet to tidy loose ends at the family home.
Number of Characters: 2
Minimum Number of Actors Required: 2
Length (in Pages): 10
Location: Present day. Living room of a family home.
Key Words: Comedy drama, identity, family relationships, siblings
Has the Play Been Produced? Yes
Are the Rights Available? Yes
Has the Play Been Published? Yes
Award nominations/wins: Longlisted for The Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing 2020 | Shortlisted for Pint-Sized Plays international writing competition 2020 | Longlisted for the British Theatre Challenge 2021 | Finalist for the STAGE IT! 10-Minute Play Competition 2022 | Official Selection, UK Film Festival 2023 | NJACT Perry Award nomination for Outstanding Production of an Original Play, Author 2024 | Semi-Finalist, 29th Annual Fade In Awards Short Script Competition
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FAIR COP
Synopsis:
Actors Amanda and Shaun are on top of their lines and at the top of their game. But who is on top when it comes to the money?
Number of Characters: 4
Minimum Number of Actors Required: 4
Length (in Pages): 15
Location: Present day. Film set.
Key Words: comedy, gender pay gap, actors, work
Has the Play Been Produced? Yes
Are the Rights Available? Yes
Has the Play Been Published? No
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IN OR OUT
Synopsis:
A wily family cat schemes to oust the flashy new AI pet on the scene.
Number of Characters: 2
Minimum Number of Actors Required: 2
Length (in Pages): 14
Location: Near future. A family home.
Key Words: comedy, technology, cat, robot
Has the Play Been Produced? Yes
Are the Rights Available? Yes
Has the Play Been Published? Yes
Award nominations/wins: Shortlisted for British Theatre Challenge 2018 | Top 30 UK Film Festival Ten Minute Script 2020 | 2020 ScreenCraft Animation Competition Quarterfinalist | Official Selection and Semi-Finalist, SWN Screenplay Competition 2020 | Finalist in Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards 2021 | Official selection of the UK Film Festival - London 2021 | British Animation Film Festival Lotte Reiniger List 2022 - Winner, Best Unproduced Screenplay | Semi-Finalist, 27th Annual Fade In Awards SCI-FI 2023 | Best Script, Animotion Film Festival 2023 | Runner-up, Hammond House Publishing International Literary Prize 2023 | Quarter Finalist, Scriptwriters & Co International Festival 2024 | ScreenCraft Animation & Family Screenplay Competition 2024, Quarterfinalist | Oxford Script Awards 2024 Official Selection | Cambridge Script Festival Summer 2024 Finalist | Script2Comic 2024 Quarterfinalist | Los Angeles Animation Festival 2024 Official Selection
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MR BRIGHT SIDE
Synopsis:
For Brian, there are always reasons to be cheerful. But when some unexpected news threatens to cast a shadow over his sunny disposition, will he be able to find his happy place?
Number of Characters: 3
Minimum Number of Actors Required: 3
Length (in Pages): 12
Location: Present day. A doctor\'s consulting room.
Key Words: comedy, toxic positivity
Has the Play Been Produced? Yes
Are the Rights Available? Yes
Has the Play Been Published? No
Award nominations/wins: First-Place Winner, ThinkingFunny.com Radio Playscript Contest, April 2023 | Shortlisted for Pint-Sized Plays 2023
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SOCIALITE NETWORKING
Synopsis:
Bright Young Things Gertie and Duch navigate a fast-changing social world.
Number of Characters: 3
Minimum Number of Actors Required: 3
Length (in Pages): 11
Location: London, early 1930s.
Key Words: comedy, satire, technology, period drama
Has the Play Been Produced? Yes
Are the Rights Available? Yes
Has the Play Been Published? No
Award nominations/wins: People’s Choice Showcase finalist at Short+Sweet Theatre Sydney 2019 | Spotlight Award Winner “Best Ten Minute Plays of 2019” (Smith & Kraus and True Acting Institute)
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TRUE TO YOU
Synopsis:
Richard and Jane are seeking a powerful love connection. But will each meet their match - or their nemesis?
Number of Characters: 3
Minimum Number of Actors Required: 3
Length (in Pages): 17
Location: Present day. A restaurant.
Key Words: comedy, love, truth
Has the Play Been Produced? Yes
Are the Rights Available? Yes
Has the Play Been Published? Yes
Award nominations/wins: Overall winner of Pint-Sized Plays international writing competition 2017 | Gala Finalist, Short+Sweet Dubai 2018 | Snowdance® 2018 10 Minute Comedy Festival Finalist | Gala Finalist, Short+Sweet Theatre Sydney 2019 | Gala Finalist, Short+Sweet Hollywood 2019 | Quarterfinalist in 2020 ScreenCraft Stage Play Contest | Gala Finalist, Short+Sweet Perth 2021
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UNLIMITED SERVICE
Synopsis:
George keeps an appointment with Wilby & Son, whose proprietor demonstrates an unusual line in up-selling.
Number of Characters: 2
Minimum Number of Actors Required: 2
Length (in Pages): 13
Location: Present day. A funeral director\'s office.
Key Words: comedy, death, absurdist, technology
Has the Play Been Produced? Yes
Are the Rights Available? Yes
Has the Play Been Published? No
Award nominations/wins: People’s Choice Showcase finalist at Short+Sweet Theatre Sydney 2019 | Winner of PENfro Book Festival Radio Drama competition 2019 | Shortlisted for Pint-Sized Plays international writing competition 2020 | Best Script and Overall Judges’ Choice Winner at Short+Sweet Essex 2022
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