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PLAYS TO PERFORM

The following plays have been specially written by Act II directors and tailored to suit young performers, the majority adapted from well-known stories.  Act II may be hired to come and direct productions of these scripts, or the scripts may be hired.  

Please contact charlotte@act2online.co.uk for further details, example pages of script, and to discuss fees.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND
By Charlotte P.G. Gernert
Adaptation of the Lewis Carroll stories, taking characters from both 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Alice Through the Looking Glass.'
Duration: 1 hour

ALL FOR 1, 2, 3, 4!
By Charlotte P.G. Gernert
A modern reworking of Alexandre Dumas' Musketeer stories, where the Musketeers are a rock band, who must see off rival band: Cardinal Sin, before it's too late!  Set to a soundtrack of rock music!
Duration: 1 hour, 15 mins

​A CHRISTMAS CAROL
By Charlotte P.G. Gernert
Adaptation of Charles Dickens' tale of the miserly Scrooge and his visits from the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.  Includes opportunities for carols to be sung if you would like it as a musical piece.
Duration: 1 hour, 15 mins

THE ODYSSEY
By Charlotte P.G. Gernert
Adaptation of Odysseus' adventures on the sea meeting all manner of characters as he tries to get back home, always watched over by the Greek Gods.
Duration: 1 hour, 10 mins

ROBIN HOOD
By Charlotte P.G. Gernert
Adaptation of the Nottingham legend.
Duration: 40 mins

SLEEPING BEAUTY
By Charlotte P.G. Gernert
Adaptation of the Charles Perrault version of the story, complete with the second act telling what happens to Sleeping Beauty and her Prince after they are married.
Duration: 1 hour, 15 mins (plus interval)

THIS SEPTIC ISLE
By Karl Gernert
A sketch show taking the audience through history from the stone age man to present day.
Duration: 50 mins

TREASURE ISLAND
By Karl Gernert
Adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's ripping yarn.
Duration: 1 hour, 20 mins

WIND IN THE WILLOWS
By Charlotte P.G. Gernert
Adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's tales of the riverbank and the escapades of Mr. Toad.
Duration: 40 mins

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