A CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS CAROL by Richard James (One Act Comedy)
Cast: Variable, but essentially 2m and 3f Set: Tables, chairs and simple props.
Synopsis: The first of two adaptations of Dickens' Christmas classic, this one for performance to younger children. The original miserable miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, receives
a timely visit from the Spirit of Christmas.
A TEENAGE CHRISTMAS CAROL by Richard James (One Act Comedy)
Cast: Variable (25 characters - doubling allowed!) Set: No set, simple props.
Synopsis: Suitable for performance by older children. Ebeneezer Scrooge's great granddaughter is taught a lesson she'll never forget.
BAR WARS: RETURN OF THE SAUCE by Richard James (One Act Comedy)
Cast: 4m, 6f Set: Two counters to represent two restaurants, with tables & chairs in between.
Synopsis: A secret sauce recipe is stolen from Bella Italia restaurant on the night a rival venue opens. Private Investigator, Fifi Phalange, is sent to investigate.
PROFESSOR THYME & THE HISTORY MYSTERY by Richard James, songs by David Fisher (Full Length Comedy)
Cast: Variable, but parts for 30 or more Set: Tables, chairs and simple props (oh, and a time machine!).
Synopsis: When the dastardly Count Downe uses Professor Thyme's Time Machine to travel into the past and change history, it's up to the Professor and his gang to follow
him and put things right before the damage is done...
CHARLOTTE HOLMES: FUTURE DETECTIVE by Richard James (Full length Comedy)
Cast: Variable, but parts for 30 or more Set: Tables, chairs and simple props.
Synopsis: A 31st Century school girl gets more than she bargains for when she finds a lost letter from her Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Uncle. Now, who do you
suppose that could be...? Coming soon...
Cast: Variable, but essentially 2m and 3f Set: Tables, chairs and simple props.
Synopsis: The first of two adaptations of Dickens' Christmas classic, this one for performance to younger children. The original miserable miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, receives
a timely visit from the Spirit of Christmas.
A TEENAGE CHRISTMAS CAROL by Richard James (One Act Comedy)
Cast: Variable (25 characters - doubling allowed!) Set: No set, simple props.
Synopsis: Suitable for performance by older children. Ebeneezer Scrooge's great granddaughter is taught a lesson she'll never forget.
BAR WARS: RETURN OF THE SAUCE by Richard James (One Act Comedy)
Cast: 4m, 6f Set: Two counters to represent two restaurants, with tables & chairs in between.
Synopsis: A secret sauce recipe is stolen from Bella Italia restaurant on the night a rival venue opens. Private Investigator, Fifi Phalange, is sent to investigate.
PROFESSOR THYME & THE HISTORY MYSTERY by Richard James, songs by David Fisher (Full Length Comedy)
Cast: Variable, but parts for 30 or more Set: Tables, chairs and simple props (oh, and a time machine!).
Synopsis: When the dastardly Count Downe uses Professor Thyme's Time Machine to travel into the past and change history, it's up to the Professor and his gang to follow
him and put things right before the damage is done...
CHARLOTTE HOLMES: FUTURE DETECTIVE by Richard James (Full length Comedy)
Cast: Variable, but parts for 30 or more Set: Tables, chairs and simple props.
Synopsis: A 31st Century school girl gets more than she bargains for when she finds a lost letter from her Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Uncle. Now, who do you
suppose that could be...? Coming soon...
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Bar Wars
Professor Thyme
A Teenage...
Professor Thyme
Richard's plays for children and youth groups have been performed around the world - particularly his two Christmas plays
based on Charles Dickens' seasonal tale; A Teenage Christmas Carol and A Children's Christmas Carol. They range
from short plays for a cast of a dozen (Bar Wars: Return of the Sauce), to a full length musical comedy (Professor Thyme &
The History Mystery). The latter includes original songs by David Fisher. All are easily staged with parts for all, and
guaranteed to delight children and parents alike.
All the plays below are available to read for free online via Richard's publishers, Lazy Bee Scripts. Simply click the titles to
see more information on each play, then follow the links to read the plays, order scripts or enquire about performing
licences. You will need to have Java installed and enabled on your computer to view the scripts.
Latest Productions
Bar Wars; Isle of Sheppey Academy & Rainham Theatrical Society
Poffessor Thyme & The History Mystery; Saugerties Central School, USA
A Children's Christmas Carol; Smithfield Elementary, USA
A Teenage Christmas Carol; Deep Creek Middle, USA
based on Charles Dickens' seasonal tale; A Teenage Christmas Carol and A Children's Christmas Carol. They range
from short plays for a cast of a dozen (Bar Wars: Return of the Sauce), to a full length musical comedy (Professor Thyme &
The History Mystery). The latter includes original songs by David Fisher. All are easily staged with parts for all, and
guaranteed to delight children and parents alike.
All the plays below are available to read for free online via Richard's publishers, Lazy Bee Scripts. Simply click the titles to
see more information on each play, then follow the links to read the plays, order scripts or enquire about performing
licences. You will need to have Java installed and enabled on your computer to view the scripts.
Latest Productions
Bar Wars; Isle of Sheppey Academy & Rainham Theatrical Society
Poffessor Thyme & The History Mystery; Saugerties Central School, USA
A Children's Christmas Carol; Smithfield Elementary, USA
A Teenage Christmas Carol; Deep Creek Middle, USA
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Richard James / Actor & Playwright
