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Longer Plays (approx 75mins)
Mr Mumps Surprise
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As a school inspection looms, the soft-spoken Deputy at Pimple High promises a special “Surprise” in return for good behaviour. The first years are delighted but the Seniors are soon suspicious. A Swot-Dude role reversal takes place but the biggest surprise of all is on Mr Mump himself. Comedy, Script or Improvisation, Age 10+
Measle's Revenge
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Sequel to Mr Mump’s Surprise. Mump is now Headteacher to the disgust of the old Head, Mr Measle who plots revenge and tries to sabotage Mump’s new  curriculum ideas. Unfotunately for Measle the dinner ladies discover the treachery and Mump is saved. Comedy . Script or improvisation, Age 10+
Jesters' Tales
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Medieval Comedy. Three jesters are very concerned about the goings-on in their castles. A wandering minstrel come therapist advises them that the answers to their problems can be found at Knight School. Part script part improvisation. Age 11+
Grave Scottish Tales
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A Compilation of MacBeth, Tam O’Shanter, The Bodysnatchers and Half Hangit Maggie all in one show.
Sweet Revenge
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When Dan Jones gets out of jail he seeks out the “friend” who double-crossed him and the old gang only to find himself penniless and without his girl. A wild west tale with line dancing, songs, cowgirls , saloon girls and bandits all after the missing cash. Script or Improvisation, Aged 11+
Time Is Slipping Away 
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Sketch and musical show which explores the human race’s intrigue with the concept of Time. The sketches consider poignant  landmarks in a person’s life,  families, sibling conflict and parental attitudes  We look at ageing and reflection and finally death, taking a life, suicide and what  comes after death. The sketches are interspersed with appropriate songs. Script or Improvisation, Aged 10+
Peer Gynt 
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Adaptation of Ibsen’s famous play set to the music of Grieg. A lazy boy is banished from his village after trying to kidnap a bride . Chased by mountain trolls and briefly saved by the lovely Solveig who he secretly marries, he is forced to leave again, his travels take him to Africa where he wins and loses a fortune. He meets Anitra and her dancing friends. An old man now, he returns home where Sloveig is waiting. Good journey story, belly-dancing and movement to wonderful  music. Age 10+ 
Send Up
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A comedy sketch show sending up familiar musicals, films and moral tales such as The Tortoise And The Hare and Cry wolf putting them into a contemporary setting. Improvised largely with some scripting and full musical suggestions. Age 11+ 
 Fair To Middling
When the mysterious Diablo's Fair comes to the sleepy town of Middling, the curious residents are in for a surprise. A freaky fortune-teller and a trip on the Roller-coaster of Emotions will not be forgotten in a hurry, Scary. Impro, dance, movement. Age 11+ 
Villains 
A collection of scenes featuring drama, song and dance under the umbrella theme of Villains - pirates, robbers, masters of children at work. Suitable as a school theme involving several different groups.