My Funny Valentine 1M 2F

SYNOPSIS: When Chris gives his wife Nicola a present of some saucy undies as well as a card on Valentine's Day, it's with the hope of spicing up their marriage. She is a successful advertising executive, whose career seems to be assuming more and more importance. Perhaps the pressure of work is the reason that she has forgotten to get him anything. In the post, she also gets another card from someone called Stuart who she doesn't know. But he seems to know her and isn't content with just sending a card... CHARACTERS in order of appearance: CHRIS: Mid - late 30s, works in IT - competent, but not a high-flier NICOLA: His wife mid 30s. Works as an executive in an advertising agency. Career-minded and successful, but very likeable. DI: Assistant to Nicola at work - and also a good friend

Firewall 2M (20's) 1F (20's) 1F (young )

SYNOPSIS: Mark and Jason are two 24 year old website whiz-kids working for Surprising Gifts, an internet-based toy and gift company. They are having to reorganise the database and website in time for the expected Christmas rush, but Jason isn't about to let that get in the way of taking out their assistant, Nicola. So when a virus is discovered on the system, it's Mark who is left to try and eradicate it. While he's working, he is interrupted by a young school girl who announces that it was she who hacked into their computer system to give them the virus. The next day she reappears with an even more astonishing revelation, she has breached their firewall with an even more devastating virus, one that could potentially destroy their company. CHARACTERS in order of appearance: JASON: A young webmaster, bright and but never particularly serious and doesn't want work to get in the way of his leisure life. MARK: The same age as Jason, but more senior and takes life a lot more seriously. NICOLA: Their assistant, always willing to please. JESSICA: A twelve year old schoolgirl, pretty and perhaps quite slight, but with definite inner strength (can be played by an older girl, but must look young)

Waiting for Gordon 5F or 4F 1M

SYNOPSIS: Three women are attending a DIY class at their local college, when they are joined by a fourth, Helen. They are all, in their different ways, wanting to assert their independence and not rely on men. Jo doesn't like men full stop and her motivation is clear-cut: she simply prefers a man-free zone to live in. Linda has recently discovered that her husband has been having an affair with a woman twenty years her junior, and sees the DIY class (together with other similar interests) as being a diversion, something to keep her functioning. She also views it as a way of putting two fingers up to her wayward husband Gordon. She's just waiting for him to return to her, so she might have the pleasure of rejecting him, like he has rejected her. Helen has recently been widowed and views the class as a necessary thing to do. She feels at a total loss without John, her husband. Tracy has had a history of problems with men and is just waiting for the right man to come along... The performance licence for this play is handled by Comedy Plays - go to www.comedyplays.co.uk CHARACTERS in order of appearance JO: A feisty woman in her mid 30's - early 40's, most definitely not interested in men. LINDA: Somewhat blousy middle-age woman. Looks after herself and cares about her appearance. TRACY: Young, mid 20's woman with a slightly diffident nature, generally unsure about herself, but knows more than she sometimes lets on. HELEN: Mid 50's woman, recently widowed, feeling at a loss and trying to come to terms with life and herself. ADMINISTRATOR: The college administrator, an efficient, friendly woman or man in her/his mid thirties.

Man's View 3F (30's) 1M

Synopsis: Thanks to Friends Reunited, Three young women, Carol, Ann and Judy, are having a reunion in a wine bar one evening. It's the first time they've been together for fifteen years since leaving school. The play opens as they arrive back, slightly the worse for drink, at Carol's flat - a very upmarket warehouse conversion. Carol is keen to impress the others. She is married to a successful publisher, Judy is married with a young child and Ann is still single, but happy working in a dress shop. As their talk continues, and more drink is consumed, they begin to disclose more and more about their private lives. And when Carol suggests playing a kind of truth game, secrets they have kept hidden for years emerge with disastrous consequences. Man's View premieres at the Grand Theatre, Swansea in September 2008 The performance licence for this play is handled by New Theatre Publications - go to http://www.plays4theatre.co.uk/autpage.php?aut=256 CHARACTERS in order of appearance: CAROL: Early 30s, enjoys spending money and the lifestyle she lives JUDY: Early 30s, pleasant and more down to earth ANN: Early 30s, happy with her lot DAVE: Mid 30s, Carol's successful publisher husband

Welsh Lessons 5F 2M

SYNOPSIS It's the beginning of an adult Welsh learners' class as the new students get to grips with Welsh for the first time. We overhear their thoughts as they try to wrap their tongues round the language, with smaller or greater degrees of success. But for one of them there is a surprising outcome. He not only discovers the language coming naturally to his thoughts, but he also seems able to transmit those thoughts to a fellow student. Later he begins to 'remember' and understand ancient Welsh poetry; something which astounds the rest of the class. CHARACTERS in order of appearance: TUTOR (CERYS) Mid 30s, warm Welsh teacher. Attractive and friendly she easily puts her students at ease JOHN Retired engineer, tends to be pedantic but can be funny at times MARY 40-50s businesswoman, pragmatic, efficient PAT Friendly 60-something housewife, straightforward and sensible DAVE Early 30s young executive, has a laddish sense of humour, but actually quite thoughtful MORFUDD Late 20s, very pretty blond girl, eager to learn but shy JILL Mid-50s wife of a local farmer, opinionated

Needle Time 2M 1F + others

SYNOPSIS: Rob is an ageing hippy DJ, warm but cynical. When Suzie, the new girl at the radio station, comes in he's not sure what to make of her, nor she of him. She's trying to get him to play her brother's new record. He’s more concerned in scoring points and showing off. Is anything he says actually true? Or is it all meaningless banter? CHARACTERS in order of appearance: Rob Peters: A disc jockey - early to mid fifties, warm but cynical Suzie Hughes: Young, mid twenties, smart young woman who wants to work in radio Night Manager: 40's or 50's man - obviously good at his job. There are also a number of parts all of which can be played by members of the cast. These are as follows: Station Announcer Hare (a character part in a radio commercial) Tortoise (another character part in a radio commercial) Voice Over Announcer In addition, there is a sung station ident required and a recording of a local band The sound effect referred to in the script is available on BBC Sound FX CD 8

Fragments 3M (teens) 2F (teens) 1F (20s)
	A ONE ACT PLAY FOR A YOUTH CAST - CHARACTERS in order of appearance: JASON: about 17 ZOE: about 17 SARAH: 16 and a bit of a loud mouth BEN: 16 - always feels put upon and not without reason BERWYN: just turned 16 - a fanatical snooker player MISS PRIESTLY: Young teacher in her early 20s