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TitleDescriptionFile sizeAuthorDate added 
In His ImageTwo readings that tell how Creation is a reflection of the Creator. Cast 1M/F (or more).40 KBDave Shailer02.02.2006Download
Half Empty, Half FullShort sketch where two people discuss whether the glass is half empty or half full. Cast 2 M/F.38 KBDave Shailer02.02.2006Download
You'll Get What You DeserveA brief outline of Job's comforters' arguments. They are trite and fall into well-known comfortless phrases. Cast 1/4M.44 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley02.02.2006Download
My PlaceReading about how Jesus took our place upon the Cross. Cast 2M/F.37 KBDave Shailer02.02.2006Download
To Be A ManReading on the role/identity crisis in men. Cast 1 or 2M.43 KBDave Shailer02.02.2006Download
What is a Hero?Poem on men having to live up to a macho image. Cast 1M39 KBDave Shailer02.02.2006Download
The Binge Over Troubled TalkingA couple discuss how they drink/eat to find happiness after a blow-out at work. Cast 1M, 1F46 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley02.12.2005Download
Blind Mate, The ReturnPart 2. What do we look for in a potential mate? Based on the TV show 'Blind Date'. Cast 1M, 2F.42 KbDave Shailer/Marc Titley01.12.2005Download
Blind MateWhat do we look for in a potential mate? Based on the TV show 'Blind Date'. Cast 3M, 2F.54 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley01.12.2005Download
I Look up to HerA short sketch exploring how women have to compete in the beauty/home-maker stakes. Cast 3F.38 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley01.12.2005Download
A Family is NotReading on what a family isn't. Cast 1M/F (or more).38 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley01.12.2005Download
ConsequencesWhat he said, what she said and how they were at odds with each others ideas. Cast 1M, 1F, 3 M/F.40 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley01.11.2005Download
Hope For The BestThe three wise men travel to Jerusalem expecting to meet a King. This, of course, means they will have to be on their diplomatic best behaviour if they're to escape with their lives. The sketch outlines the humity of Christ being born in a stable not a p40 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley01.11.2005Download
Is That All The Thanks I Get?Wife brings hubby a nice meal but he doesn't appreciate it because she's interrupted his favourite program. It could be a parable of our worship. Cast 1M, 1F.46 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley01.11.2005Download
Running on EmptyA woman under pressure confides in her friend who has no helpful advice. Cast 2F.44 KBDave Shailer01.11.2005Download
What I Like About MenTwo women discuss what they like about menn or not as the case may bee Cast 2F.38 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley01.11.2005Download
What Would You Do?Monologue with group response about Jairus and whether he should risk public shame by asking Jesus to heal his daughter. Perhaps some people are still worried about the stigma of associating with Christ? Cast 1M.47 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley01.11.2005Download
Whose World Is It?A reading with a mime about the fact that God owns the world and we are only its caretakers. Cast 2 M/F.48 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley01.11.2005Download
And That's What Christmas Is All AboutFlipping through the channels, one might see all sorts of mixed messages about Christmas and what it's all about. Cast 3 M/F43 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley01.11.2005Download
Christmas Head to HeadTwo blokes take some time to realise that although modern Christmas is expense, Jesus came to offer something for free. Cast 2M46 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley01.11.2005Download
Christmas is For GettingA reading about how we ignore Jesus at Christmas. Cast 1 or 2 M/F.41 KBDave Shailer/Andrew Riordan01.11.2005Download
After FiftyJohn, who has just been to a 'well man clinic', expresses his dissatisfaction and boredom with life and lack of purpose to a friend, Gill. She attempts to cheer him up, but is unsuccessful: Cast 1M, 1F (flexible);Duration 4 min.44 KBTony Eccleston01.01.2003Download
Wild ThingsTwo characters, (no names, just 1 and 2) speculate on what they could do if they had loads of money ! Concluding that then they would be really happy. Cast 2 M/F51 KBDave Hopwood01.07.2001Download
Shack's GhostMichael, lounging in his arm chair at home has a visitation from Shack, who explains that he is a ghost and has come with a warning. Michael, who is somewhat taken aback by his visitor is troubled by the news that Shack is apparently from Hell. Cast 2M48 KBDave Hopwood01.07.2001Download
Never EnoughTwo friends in a pub start chatting about what appears to be the topic of food. However, as the conversation unravels itself, it seems that Andrew is expressing to his friend, his concern about his own sexual lusts and fantasies. Cast 2M48 KBDave Hopwood01.07.2001Download
Heavy StuffDan is a removal man and Julie is his new assistant. When faced with a heavy piece of furniture Julie asks if Dan is ever scared about not being able to lift it. The ensuing conversation draws a parallel between Dan's faith in himself being able to lift t47 KBDave Hopwood01.07.2001Download
Smiling ThroughMeg is about to leave her husband after only one year of marriage and a miscarried baby. Her sister phones her to see how she is aware that Meg is probably having a tough time. Meg comes across on the phone as being in control of her life and events. Cast46 KBDave Hopwood01.07.2001Download
Back in the USSRJudith and Gareth are getting married in Chuch in a few weeks and tomorrow they must go to hear their banns read. Gareth is not happy by this news as he will have to forego his Sunday morning lie in. This leads into a revelation of Gareth's perspective on47 KBDave Hopwood01.07.2001Download
Hanging on the TelephoneTheresa is in her bedsit waiting for her boyfriend, Nick, to phone. Addressing the audience she comments on the lonliness of the old man next door, yet doesn't seem to acknowledge her own lonliness. She recives a phone call for the previous occupant of he47 KBDave Hopwood01.07.2001Download
Always and ForeverTwo tramps are watching the world go by . One of them starts ranting about the mundainity of life and wants to know what its all about. Cast 2M.44 KBDave Hopwood01.07.2001Download
Unfair ExchangeAnna goes to visit her friend Sue in prison. Sue, protesting her innocence, is keen to know if the girl who committed the crime she is being punished for has been found yet. Anna suggests that Sue did commit the crime but offers to take the blame herself.47 KBDave Hopwood01.07.2001Download
Keeping the FaithTwo ardent football fans express their worship of their hero in religious term - showing how 'faith' is not such an alien concept, especially for sports-mad men. Cast 2M.58 KBNeil Pugmire01.07.2001Download
Centurion, TheCenturion who was present at the crucifixion of Jesus talking about his experience, how he is experiencing a sense of guilt he's never known before. Powerful, thought provoking. Cast 1M.45 KBDan Papworth01.07.2001Download
Then WhatA violent nihillistic sketch aimed at teenagers! Highlights the destructive nature of selfishness and greed, and a life lived without God. Cast 2M/F.49 KBDave Hopwood01.07.2001Download
Traveller, The3 friends talking about a traveller each of them have met who told them of a dream about the emptiness of their own lives. However, one of them realises he met this man after he was reported to have been crucified. Cast 3M.50 KBDave Hopwood01.07.2001Download
Big Questions3 mates at pub discussing "where we came from". 'Fast show' style where the character of Dave is constantly being swayed by the other two.44 KBDave Hopwood01.07.2001Download
Love & Marriage3 friends in pub discussing the prospect of marriage. 'Fast show' style where the character of Dave is constantly swayed by the other two. Cast 3M.45 KBDave Hopwood01.07.2001Download
Caught in the ActWife confronts husband about an affair she has found out he is having. He denies it. Cast 1M 1F.51 KBDave Hopwood01.07.2001Download
Table For OneWoman waiting for a date at restaurant has been stood up. She talks with the waiter about her feelings of loneliness, and that we all have a gap that needs to be filled. Cast 1M 1F.48 KBIan Evans01.07.2001Download
Life With a Meaning2 students in a college library contemplate the creation of the universe and the meaning of life. After some discussion about the Big Bang theory, one of them suggests that there is a more important question than how the universe started: - why was it cre51 KBIan Evans01.07.2001Download
Evil DesignsA presentation to the marketing director of hell by "Evil Designs Unlimited", a publicity agency specialising in promoting "deadly lies" of all kinds to human beings. Cast 2M 1F.49 KBIan Evans01.07.2001Download
Can Love LastThe sketch looks at the expectations/realities of romance by comparing and contrasting the relationship between a husband and wife and their son and his girlfriend. Cast 2M 2F.49 KBLiz Stoddard01.07.2001Download
Chilling Lack of RespectWhat begins as an 'innocent'/fun halloween night is questioned and turned on its head as one of the three friends encounters the darker more evil side of the so-called "harmless fun". Cast 2M 2F.49 KBLiz Stoddard01.07.2001Download
Absence of Goodwill3 family members discuss the recent death of their father. After they find he has left all his inheritance to his girlfriend the discussion turns to one on the unfairness of life and how they all deserve a reward for all they've done for their father. Cas47 KBTony Eccleston01.07.2001Download
Christmas RecoveryTwo female friends the morning after a Christmas party discussing how their expectations of Christmas are so often empty and let down. Cast 2F46 KBTony Eccleston01.07.2001Download
Maternity ShockA couple are bring their baby home from hospital and are given a charted plan for its whole life, only to find that the plan is for a baby of a different sex to theirs. Cast 2M 1F 1M/F.46 KBTony Eccleston01.07.2001Download
Saturday Night and Sunday MorningTalking heads type sketch where two young women discuss their stereotypes of church and who it is actually there for. Cast 2F.43 KBTony Eccleston01.07.2001Download
Amazing Facts about Your BodyAdvertisement style sketch based on the BUPA advert, interjected with scripture from Romans chapter one and six, talking about the uniqueness and wonder found in each of us as individuals. Cast 2M/F.46 KBTony Eccleston01.07.2001Download
Jurassic Park 2After having watched 'Jurrasic Park', a speculate about the meaning of the dinosaurs' and then man's own existence on the earth. Cast 1M 1F.45 KBTony Eccleston01.07.2001Download
Lost in Space AgainThe 'Star Trek' characters review their mission, realising that whatever it is, it remains incomplete. After a heated debate, it appears none of them really know where they are going or why. Cast 3M.49 KBTony Eccleston01.07.2001Download
WatchedDialogue between two women at church, discussing what it is all about and whether its part of some greater secret plans that Christians have. Cast 2F.42 KBTony Eccleston01.07.2001Download
VoicesPerson who has just been rejected for a job is circled by an angel and a demon who begin to speak into her mind. The demon gives her a continuous barrage of negative comments whilst the angel counter balances this with positive comments and Biblical refer50 KBRob Barnes01.07.2001Download
City Scrum2 friends discuss their Christmas shopping and their struggles to get it finished - and unwanted presents - like the very first Christmas. Cast 2M: 54 KBMike Saffery17.07.2000Download
What is Christmas All About?A narrator asks what Christmas is all about. To a tired Mum and Dad, it's about keeping things going and maybe something for Church-people to celebrate Cast 1 narrator, 1M, 1F, son/daughter: Duration 2min.40 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley17.07.2000Download
Talk in the Park, ATwo vicars discuss the meaning of life. One clearly wants to make the question relevant to people and one wants to hide from it. Fortunately for us, Jesus came to explain what life was all about. Cast 2M: Duration 3min.46 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley17.07.2000Download
Get a Life3 hairdressers and 1 customer discuss what they're doing for the weekend. Most of it is fairly dull but when one admits to going to Church the rest of them are disgusted. The reason the Church attender goes is, as she puts it, to "Get a life". Cast 1M, 45 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley17.07.2000Download
Get a Life - Running GagOdd assortment of individuals discuss their obscure hobbies. Cast various: Duration 1min.51 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley17.07.2000Download
Sofa So Good (1)A woman is dissatisfied that the social life with her partner has all but evaporated since they 'got cable'. Cast 1M, 1F: Duration 4min.45 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley17.07.2000Download
Sofa So Good (2)Man and woman discuss what they should do with their social life. 'Can be used as a sequel to "Sofa so good (1)" or on it's own.' Cast 1M, 1F: Duration 2min.44 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley17.07.2000Download
Vicar Calls. AA Vicar calls and a man tries to think of all the "spiritual reasons" why a vicar would call - totally embarrassing himself in the process. The real reason: the Vicar noticed that the man had left his car lights on. Cast 3M: Duration 2min.44 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley17.07.2000Download
What is Faith?A comparison of what the world thinks of as faith compared to the bible. Cast 1+: Duration 2min.47 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley17.07.2000Download
I Don't Believe ItA Simon/Trev take-off as two presenters pretend to be magicians and pull off amazingly ordinary stunts. Basically a parody on what we're prepared to believe and disbelieve. Cast 2M: Duration 20min.63 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley17.07.2000Download
Frank and Stein's MonsterFrank and Stein think they can create the perfect being but instead they create a monster. Analogy: no matter how Man tries, we are incapable of good by ourselves. Cast 3M: Duration 6min.49 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley17.07.2000Download
Ads For SinAdverts are used to tempt us - sometimes to do the wrong thing. Cast various: Duration 5min.45 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley17.07.2000Download
Next Files, TheMulder tries to convince Scully there's more to the Universe than we can actually see - that there is a God. Cast 1M, 1F: Duration 2min.46 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley17.07.2000Download
Breaking The NewsTwo news vendors go over the resurrection facts. Cast 2M: Duration 3min.44 KBDave Shailer17.07.2000Download
Model Husband, AA man is trying to justify how good he is to his partner - but she points out the real truth. Cast 1M, 1F: Duration 3min.46 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley17.07.2000Download
MOT (Marriage on Test)When a marriage breaks down, it's often too late to take it in for a service. Cast 2M, 1F: Duration 3min.45 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley17.07.2000Download
Marriage Made in HeavenTwo angels discuss God's plan for sex. Cast 2M: Duration 5min.48 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley17.07.2000Download
Who wants to be a MillionaireWhole sketch is based on "Who wants to be a millionaire" game show. Highlights the Biblical principle of not storing up treasures on this earth and the fragility of material possessions. Cast 1M 1F. Powerpoint available to accompany this sketch.68 KBSimon Woodman13.07.2000Download
Where Do Babies Come From?A pregnant woman discusses in a monologue to the audience the wonder of having a baby and being part of God's creative process. She also mentions the closeness to God that she feels whilst pregnant. Cast 1F: Duration 3min.45 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley13.07.2000Download
BrilliantManchester lad (very much like Paul Whitehouse's "milk" lad) talks about how brilliant space is, the more he talks the more enthusiastic he becomes. The 3 monologues can be read separately or all together and in the third the boy finally talks about how 40 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley13.07.2000Download
Y FilesThree Sketches based on 'Scully and Mulder' (characters from "The X Files"). As they sit in their office they are talking about how precious life, the universe and Everything. Cast 1M, 1F: Duration 3 sketches each of 4min.57 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley13.07.2000Download
Laughing it Off A normal person is picked on by a game-show host as the most despicable person ever. The person's sins are catalogued and placed on him until he is loaded down. The person tries to make light of his situation but soon realises he can't "laugh it off". C45 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley13.07.2000Download
How Can I Forgive (Part 1 & 2)Part 1 :A monologue in which a man sat on a sofa, addresses the audience and explains how he has just been left by his wife despite his desperate please for her to stay. She had an affair and he has been wronged and asks the question "How can I forgive 46 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley13.07.2000Download
Elephants Never ForgetTwo elephants stand at a watering hole discussing things they remember happening to them and their families. They decide that hurtful incidents are harder to forget and that it's hard for an elephant to forgive because they never forget. 'Two elephant co48 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley13.07.2000Download
How We Make War TodayA short reading/monologue about the subtle evil in the world, focusing on road rage and the hurt that is caused by "an insult here, a little abuse there". Even though we don't physically fight each other the damage is just as bad. Cast 1M/F: Duration 2mi38 KBDave Shailer/Marc Titley13.07.2000Download
Where Do You Go From HereThis piece essentially consists as two monologues. Two people are talking about their father's funerals which they have recently been to. They reflect on the relationships they had with their dads and the way in which they feel towards them now. Cast 2M41 KBChris Crocker13.07.2000Download
Get Away From It AllThis is a short sketch looking humorously at stress. In an attempt to "get away from it all", John and Marion jet off to Spain. The holiday turns into a nightmare - how do they react to stress? Cast 2M, 1F.51 KBSpike and Anya Allibone13.07.2000Download
Is Anybody There?This piece essentially consists of three short monologues. Each are reflecting the meaning of their lives. Whether they feel frustrated, contemplative or content they still pose the question that surely there must be something more to life than this! Ca46 KBSpike and Anya Allibone13.07.2000Download
Just Another DayThis short drama is a piece of physical theatre. It looks at some of the pressures in the work environment: dreary repetitive work, fast changes in technology, bad management, competition, working in an unfriendly environment. A typical day at the offic44 KBSpike and Anya Allibone13.07.2000Download
Selection From Dr Scott's A-Z of MarriageA selection of six short humorous sketches exploring aspects of relationships and marriage. Each sketch is introduced by a completely impractical quote from "Dr Scott's" book. The quotes are deliberately ridiculously idealist and highly romanticised and 57 KBSpike and Anya Allibone13.07.2000Download
With You in My MindLight-hearted monologue in which a man expresses the struggles not to think about sex every six seconds. It explores the temptations that we can be made to face by the media and the world and challenges our decision to overcome them. Cast 1M, 2F.49 KBChris Crocker13.07.2000Download
I Don't Know Why You BotherA divorced man and woman argue over where their son should spend the weekend. He should spend it with his dad but his mum doesn't want her son to meet the "new woman". A serious look at breakdowns in relationships and the pain it can cause. Cast 1M, 1F, 49 KBChris Crocker13.07.2000Download
Sally's New DressSally has bought a new dress, much to her father's disapproval. This sketch takes a humorous look at the different views between parents and their children and addresses the lack of understanding we can sometimes show towards each other. Cast 1M, 2F.48 KBChris Crocker13.07.2000Download
Work Hard, Play Hard 4 "dudes" stand boasting about what they do in leisure time (rugby, squash etc). As they talk it becomes more aggressive and they move into a "fight" action statue. Then suddenly they all relax and decide to "chill out" until someone suggests Monopoly 42 KBMarc Titley & Dave Shailer13.07.2000Download
Pushing to the LimitsA business man is talking to someone (off stage) who isn't performing to the standard that is expected. The business man reprimands the other person about his attitude and approach to the task in hand. It is revealed at the end that the person off stage44 KBMarc Titley & Dave Shailer13.07.2000Download
Life on the Central ReservationThe Devil and an Angel advise a group of people about to be born on how to live life. Through the humorous interpretation of road signs the Devil describes how life should be rushed and lived at a fast pace. The Angel disagrees saying life should be enj49 KBMarc Titley & Dave Shailer13.07.2000Download
Three Into Two Goes OneThis humorous yet serious rhyming choral piece looks at the wedding ceremony and the following marriage. After the wedding (where their hands have been joined together) & the honeymoon, different situations cause a rift between the couple, who physically 60 KBMichael Safferey01.06.1998Download
Just One of the CrowdA humorous sketch where a girl takes us through 3 situations at different parts of her life where she didn't fit into the crowd, where others laughed at her and explores the feelings of embarrassment that she felt. The first is her second day at primary s45 KBCaroline Wilkes01.06.1998Download
Awight AwightA short introductory piece in image. Two schoolgirls with ATTITUDE, and street jibe jargon interspersed with Designer labels talk about boyfriends, image and clothes. Dialogue designed for over the top streetwise actors. Cast 2F. Duration 3min.39 KBKaty Giles & Lucy Benger01.06.1998Download
BullyAn introduction to themes of hate, loneliness and bullying. Three girls bully Sarah, with Diana looking on. Each girl takes it in turn to explain how they feel and why they're involved ; Donna (the bully), Sharon (her friend), Annie (scared of Donna) , Sa52 KBChris Crocker08