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Members of Elemental Theatre Company have written a range of different plays that have been performed by amateur and professional groups. We would love to share these scripts and see them performed by other groups up and down the country. Below we have attached samples of our available scripts, along with a brief synopsis and guide price. Please use the contact form on this page to enquire about performance rights for the scripts.

Scripts from this website may not be distributed elsewhere. All scripts are owned by the writer and may not be performed without express written permission obtained through ETC. Once a request has been submitted for use of the script, you must sign a usage and distribution contact before the full script is released. The individual writer of the show and the Elemental Theatre Company must be credited on any promotion and programme for the show.

Murder at Redrum Manor

Writer: Elemental Theatre Company 

Cost: £35 per performance

Cast size: 8

Certification: 12+ mild swearing

 

Synopsis:

'Murder at Redrum Manor' is a piece of theatre like no other. It is presented as a play within a play. With the real storyline starting from scene 2 onwards, we get to know the amateur actors and backstage crew putting on their new production, set in the 1920's, in the style of Agatha Christie.

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When the production comes to a halt due to technical difficulties, the director is murdered. The cast and crew relive the events leading up to the death, in reverse, allowing the audience to work out who the killer is. 

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BOYS

Writer: Tom Stevenson

Cost: Free

Cast size: 3

Certificate: 15+ Moderate swearing

Synopsis: 

Set at Oldbrook Secondary school. Three boys; Tyler, Xavier and Riley take the audience through a typical day at school for them. In this multi-role play, the boys play themselves, their classmates and their teachers.

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Set in a time where Ofsted are looming, budgets are being cut and the school is becoming an academy, there are many twists and turns for the three lovable rouges. 

BOYS

Sleeping Beauty Pantomime

Writer: Tom Stevenson

Cost: £35 per performance

Cast size: 15 + Chorus

Synopsis: 

Princess Beauty is forced to be married to her parents chosen suitor, but she doesn't want to. With the help of her nanny and best friend Dame Pipper-Crit they go on the hunt for true love. Only to find it's been under her nose the whole time.

But the wicked Witch Agatha Gadafi has other plans for Princess Beauty. With the help of Prince Dave and Sparky will they save the kingdom? Will Beauty marry her true love? 

Agatha Gadafi's plans work?

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JACK AND THE Beanstalk

Writer: Tom Stevenson

Cost: £35 per performance

Cast size: 15 + Chorus

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Synopsis: 

Jack is a young and lazy boy from a poor family. When forced into the lowest poverty by the evil Witch Poison Ivy, Jack is forced to sell his best friend Buttercup, the cow. On the way to Market Jack meets an old lady who trades the talented cow for some magic beans. With the help of the good fairy the beans grow an impressive stalk through the sky and past the clouds! 

But up in the clouds is an evil Giant, possessed by the witch. The Princess and Buttercup are taken up to the Giant to feed his hunger. But the Giant's Achilles heal is harp music, which puts him instantly to sleep. 

Can Jack save the Princess and Buttercup? Will the family become rich? Is Jack going to find true love?

JACK AND B

ALADDIN PANTOMIME

Writer: Tom Morley

Cost: £35 per performance

Cast size: 9 + Chorus

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Synopsis: 

When street rat Aladdin frees a genie from a lamp, he finds his wishes granted. However, he soon finds that the evil has other plans for the lamp -- and for Princess Edith. But can Aladdin save Princess Edith and his love for her after she sees that he isn't quite what he appears to be?

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Filled with wonderful one liners and character humour suited, there is something for everyone in this pantomime. 

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Aladdin

SHE SELLS SEA SHELLS

Writer: Tom Morley

Cost: Free

Cast size: 4 male, 5 female

Suitable for ages 12+

Synopsis: 

Elliot and his girlfriend Julie go for a romantic getaway to the beach. Then Elliot kills himself. This isn’t the first time. For a boy who can never die, suicide becomes a temper tantrum, no matter how traumatising it is for his friends and family. As the past and future threaten to coincide, Elliot finds that an ordinary sea shell may hold the secrets to his immortality.

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Longlisted for the BBC Writersroom 2014 prize.

“She Sells Sea Shells is a hugely ambitious play, which handles some of the biggest themes you can think of – life and death and everything in between.” - BBC

She Sell Sea Shells

GHOSTS

Writer: Henrik Ibsen | Adapted by Tom Morley

Cost: Free

Cast size: 5

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Synopsis:

Originally written in the 1800's, Tom Morley has updated and renovated this dark and twisted script by the second most performed play write after Shakespeare. 
Following the life and reliving the history of the Alving family - there are so many twists and turns from illness to revelations of infidelity. 

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GHOSTS

Writer: Tom Stevenson

Cost: £35 per performance

Cast size: 7 (3M 4F)

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Synopsis:

Ivo suffers from anxiety issues and over-thinks and replays scenes in his life, which has an effect on his choices and outcomes in his life. Set with comedy moments through out, this true to life story of a mental disorder brings the issues to life. 

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This play has no specific location or time setting and is open for groups to put their own stamp on this Elemental Theatre Original Script.

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My Favourite faded fantasy

Writer: Tom Stevenson

Cost: £35 per performance

Cast size: 6 (3M 3F)

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Synopsis:

Our first full length original musical, is a comedy surrounding 2 couples having an affair. Based on the music of Damien Rice, the characters Tom and Amie embark on a love square with devastating results. 

This script includes staging and performance ideas based on Elemental Theatres unique style of theatre.

Favourite

Headline NEWS

Writer: Tom Stevenson

Cost: Free

Cast size: Large

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Synopsis:

Headline News is set in Virginia, America in 1993. This biographical show shows the court proceedings of Lorena and John Wayne Bobbitt. With direct quotes and real life drama, this show gives audiences a new perspective, and new information on one of Headline News biggest stories.

Headline News
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FRESHERS

Writer: Tom Morley

Cost: £35 per performance

Cast size: 2m, 1f

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Synopsis:

Lottie, Davy and Mark have just completed their first year of university. The three of them tell the tale of their escapades in this fun play filled with multi-role, music and weirdness.

Freshers
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To acquire a full copy of the script or request the rights to perform an Elemental Theatre Company original script, please complete the contact form bellow or e-mail us at elementaltheatrecompany@gmail.com. We endeavour to respond to every request within 48 hours of receiving your request. We are a not for profit group, all fee's go into future productions. As such we are not currently looking to represent other writers.

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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

Writer: Tom Morley

Cost: Free

Cast size: 4m, 3f

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Synopsis:

James is being accused of murder. He says he hasn't done it. Beth and Paul think he has. Next door, detectives watch on from the observation room. Can they prove that James is guilty? Or is he telling the truth?

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