Acts 

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A libretto. The story of the early church, as told in the Book of Acts, from the tongues of fire to Paul embarking on his first missionary journey. 

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Barabbas

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A thief and rebel, Barabbas dreams of leading a free Judea. He is captured and sentenced to die, but on the eve of his execution, he is reprieved and a rabbi, Jesus, dies instead. Barabbas is pleased about this until rumours start that the dead rabbi has risen and is now very much alive...  

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What others have said about this play:

 

Few Easter plays are written from Barabbas’ point of view, much less with such richly nuanced characters.

 

From the opening, bracing violence to Barabbas’ final line, “Because he died for me,” this play is utterly absorbing, compelling and ultimately uplifting. 

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Published by Eldridge Plays and Musicals. Learn more here.

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​​​Beyond Redemption

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Jacob is a decent family man trying to earn a living as a guard at the temple in Jerusalem. But his life becomes complicated, and his career prospects damaged by the maverick preacher. When Jacob is detailed to arrest Jesus, his frustrations boil over, and for the first time in his life he abuses a prisoner. As events unfold, Jacob, filled with guilt and remorse, wonders "If this man was the Son of God, am I beyond redemption?"

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What others have said about this play: 

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"We presented this production as a dramatic reading. It was great. We had 3 strong people read the script and followed it with lighting and alternating spots. Some audiences laughed, some clapped, but all left with a different perspective of the season. The script was just what we needed at this special time of the year."

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"I wanted to tell you how fantastic the show was. It is always very hard to make parts of the bible come alive and to make people feel the emotions, but your play did it superbly!"

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"It was simple, dignified, eloquent and presented the 'message' in a forceful, but calm manner being built up slowly and thoughtfully. No additional 'gimmicks' needed.  Many congratulations." 

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"I just wanted to say how brilliant the play was last night. Three committed actors who believed in their roles, a play written (as always) from the heart, and a simplicity which belied the 90 minutes it took to tell the story."  

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​Published by Eldridge Plays and Musicals. Learn more here.

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​​​​​​​Christ's Passion, Community Drama

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A large cast passion play.

The story of Jesus, from birth to death and resurrection.

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Published by Lazy Bee Scripts. Learn more here.

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​​​​​Devil in the Detail

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Harry is newly arrived in Hell and he's not happy about it, but Claude De Ville isn't open to appeals. Harry is given an assignment to bring a soul back to Hell in exchange for eternity away from the Sulphur Mines. But the man in question has help on his side...

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Published by Lazy Bee Scripts. Learn more here.

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Father, Forgive

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Thirty-three years ago, a group of six soldiers entered Bethlehem. When they left, seventeen small boys were dead. One of the fathers, Simeon, tried for revenge, killed three of the soldiers, and has languished, forgotten, in prison since. Now, the last living soldier, Jeremiah, is a powerful judge in Jerusalem. His enemies want rid of him, and when they learn of Simeon, it seems the perfect solution to their problem. They release him and send him after Jeremiah. Meanwhile, Jeremiah's teenage son, Reuben, wants to follow the maverick rabbi, Jesus, and when his father tries to stop him, Reuben leaves home. On the night Jesus is arrested, Reuben finds himself caught up in the chaos on the streets where Simeon encounters him and sees the perfect revenge— he will kill Jeremiah's son before he kills the man himself…

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Published by Eldridge Plays and Musicals. Learn more here.

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The Full Story

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A news and current affairs programme looks at the life of Jesus when he is crucified as a criminal. Special guest Solomon, a pharisee puts the case against him but, as people who met Jesus tell how he impacted their lives, he begins to think about it more deeply. Then comes breaking news that Jesus has risen from the grave. If that is true, where does it leave Solomon?

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This play was performed as a staged reading over Zoom during the Covid lockdowns. The recording, which lasts just over an hour, can be seen here.

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To learn more, please email hilary.mack@talk21.com

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​​If we had only known

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The host of a television talk show investigates the recent birth of a King. She interviews several people, all of whom give her insight into the nativity of the new King of the Jews, and at the same time, display prejudices - theirs and ours - against those who are different. 

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Published by Eldridge Plays and Musicals. Learn more here.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Life Support

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With just two days to Christmas, all demons are completely swamped with work and cannot take on more. However, Lucy Farr and her assistant Bea L. Zaybub may have to. Their problem is Pauline Salmon, a hard-bitten businesswoman who has been one of Lucy's finest subjects. But the new pastor, Rev. Ledbetter, is praying hard for Pauline as he struggles to make his church viable once again. So when bad boy Jamie, who holds a grudge against Pauline, is run down by Santa's sleigh and left in a coma, Lucy makes him an offer he cannot refuse...

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Published by Eldridge Plays and Musicals. Learn more here.

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The Pilgrim's Progress: Community drama

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Full-length adaptation - in modern English - of John Bunyan's Christian allegory.

A pilgrim sets out in search of the City of Gold. On his journey he has to negotiate traps and deal with other pilgrims, many of whom may be misguided.

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The poster was designed and painted by Jane Alexander

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Published by Lazy Bee Scripts. Learn more here.

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​​The Tavern

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​After the crucifixion of Jesus, five people gather in a tavern in Jerusalem. Each is affected by the events, and each will need to come to terms with what has happened, and how it has changed their lives.

 

Published by Eldridge Plays and Musicals. Learn More here.

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