Individual Plays

Fantasy and Fairy Tales

Film Noir

'Gentleman's Agreement' A childhood agreement made many years ago, comes back to haunt Mark. Follow as he finds himself trapped in his car trying to make atonement for his deeds. Will he find his secret and make atonement or will he loose his all that he holds dear, his wife and even his life!? Playing time: 14 Minutes

'The Puddle' A truly strange tale told by our narrator, a puddle obsessed busker. Follow the story of Chris Harris who finds solace in a nearby puddle. Gareth Brown’s play is possibly one of the most bizarre plays we have ever produced, with singing, guitar playing and cross dressing; this is a play not to be missed! Playing time: 14.20 Mins

'Hell Hath no Fury' As a struggling young street artist in 19th Century London, Art Gruntwhistle would need more than his innate skills to capture the real soul of his subject on canvas. So he does what any ambitious young artist would do, he agrees to paint the portrait of a rich and famous aristocrat, only this one is…Lucifer himself or is it HERSELF? But first he must murder his way through London’s murky society to obtain the essential oils which will make this a once in a lifetime commission. In this dark comedy of betrayal and love Art is thrust into a world without hope and becomes destined to serve his new mistress…for eternity!! Playing time: 22 Minutes

'Twelve Dancing Princesses' A fairy tale with a twist! The king can’t control his daughters who disappear nightly, a hero who doesn’t quite know it yet and some music, of a different kind! Michele Powles’ takes the old and mixes it with the new all is a place called FairyLand. Playing time: 16.25 Minutes

'The Everything of Nothing' Miriam is an eight year-old with somewhat imperfect eyesight and an amazing imagination! Follow as she unearths a whole new world where nothing is everything, parsley sauce is a valuable commodity and worlds go pop! A magical tale where characters are larger than planets and Miriam discovers her own big bang theory! Playing time: 14.26 Minutes

'Girl Tales' Daz doesn’t get on with her mum and so when she suggests recording a story for her radio listeners, Daz is less than pleased! A punk at heart Daz wants nothing to do with fairy stories but her mum has other ideas. Listen to this charming tale of a mother and daughters differences, will they get the story recorded and will they ever understand each other, listen and find out! Playing time: 12 Minutes

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'Big Shakedown on Little Eddie' A sandwich has been eaten and the authorities, aka Mum and Dad, think that 14 year old ‘Little Eddy’ did it. So they set about breaking his spirit, to get to the truth. No-one knows whether he did it or not, they just know that the kid ain’t talking. Set in a middle class Berkshire home, Eddy – Edward’s alter ego – strangely is like something out of the Bronx. And he’s not giving in for nobody! Playing time: 20.08 Mins

'A Fresh start' From a riotous meeting to a world of trouble. Jeremy meets someone who knows something from his dark past, and there is no way to get away from him. Will the truth get out? Listen on to find out. Playing time: 12:39 Minutes

'Dash Dashing' Dr. Dashiell ‘Dash’ Dashing and associates try to foil the attempts of Brutus T. Croesus from taking over the world with a horrendous new weapon. With humour and near misses they uncover his dastardly plot, but will they stop him in time?... Playing time: 19.25 Minutes

'Finding Henry' Henry Fairweather studied History at Oxford. Until recently he lived with his wife, Rebecca and daughter Joanne in a well-to-do middle class area. Now he is alone. Left to his own devices with only the voices in his head for company. Will his wife and daughter get to him in time and will he stop the cyle of abuse that started 20 years ago? Henry is disturbed and wishes things were different....but they’re not and there isn't much time to find Henry. Playing time; 17:51 mins

'A Girl and A Gun' Francois Truffaut once said that all you need to make a film is a girl and a gun... well one out of two ain't bad!" How do you make a movie when the film council wont fund you and the script is terrible? Max is about to find out! He has found his leading lady but she has more than a little baggage and her friends want to play extras in their own unique way... Will the film win at the awards? Can Max really make a new film noir with Al at the helm? Will it even be completed or will is 'Gun Shy' destined for disaster? Playing time; 11.53 mins

'Passed Glories' Gloria Langford is a tragic figure; now in her 80s, in her youth she was a big movie star – the sex symbol of a great era. Now she is all but forgotten but for movie buffs...and many private detectives. Playing time: 12:43 minutes

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Past and Present World

'Happiness' The infection sweeps through London’s streets, the wealthy are holed up in west London and security is everywhere. Does love and happiness have a place in this dark, dirty world of the future? Playing time: 11 Minutes

'The Sallow Child' A tale of a life twisted with the supernatural, a story of love, loss and never-ending desire. Lee Ravitz’s first Bunbury Banter play is beautifully poetic and complex taking you back in time to a world where a simple maid meets the Birch King, a night she will never forget. Playing time: 13.15 Mins

'The Visitors' In our world, the General Ordnance Division transmits specific personalities to unborn children floating safely in their mothers’ wombs via a vast mass of radio waves. In the dawn of the technological age it is discovered that wi-fi hotspots and such like, interrupt these transmissions which result in body hopping of these full-charactered unborn foetuses. Follow the foetus Jill as she meets her new brother Jack and discovers a dislike to classical music, all inside the womb! Playing time: 8.03 Minutes

'Karma Before the Storm' Meet aliens, discover oobies and listen while our heroine Beverly tries to gain some understanding of what has happened to her. Who is the voice that guides her, is she still on earth and have we really discovered the answer to global warming? All these questions and more, will be answered by this play, which is truly out of this world! Playing time: 9.15 Minutes

'Conception' In this play we find ourselves transported to an American TV studio in 2133! Enter a world where genetically modified babies can be won, ratings are imperative and a game show can really change your life! Conception is a quick, witty, tongue in cheek play which will make you think, giggle and cheer! Playing time: 13 Minutes

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Dystopian Fiction and Sci-fi

'Aliens From Uranus' Run for your lives! Aliens from Uranus are invading Earth and we’re all on the menu. When General Brad Bullitt and Captain Rick Fire test launch nuclear tipped missiles they are unaware of the deadly intergalactic chaos which is to follow. Playing time: 20 minutes

'The Moon & Stars' When Geoff and Myra get lost on holiday in Devon, they stumble across a pub within the fog. Everyone is really nice, perhaps too nice. They stay the night and we discover that all is not what it should be. Playing Time: 15 minutes

'Slow Boat to Freedom' In a dystopic world and amidst an oppressive regime, Jenny is desperate to start a revolution. Unfortunately she is surrounded by hapless fools, and any change looks unlikely. Will they break free from the tyranical grip upon them or will they except their fate? Listen on... Playing Time: 15 minutes

'Within Regulations' In a world of regulated zones and clean air supplies, we follow Phil, who has a determination to break the rules, and to have fun. The world seems to have gone mad in this dystopian fiction. Will Phil escape the conformity or will they get him subdued by air? Playing time: 18 minutes

'From Venus with Love' When strange alien signals are picked up by SETI we discover that far from being the only inhabited planet in the Solar System we have neighbours and a helpful Venutian is paying us a visit to save us from ourselves. Coming in peace and bearing gifts we do what we always do and go our own way and reject the alien gifts which could save our failing Planet. But is there hope for us yet? There might be but it is a very big might. Playing time: 21 Minutes

'My Name is Daniel' In a world where you are watched by the government wherever you are, and terrorism is ever present, we follow Jane. She is having an affair. In the midst of the action will she stay with Tom, or go back to her husband Daniel. In this dystopian future, with sophisticated medical techniques, bombs and love, listen to find out how the story develops. Playing time: 13 minutes

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