MARTIN SHACKERLEY-BENNETT (1944 - )
| Nationality: | British |
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Plays by Martin Shackerley-Bennett
Arms and a Woman |
| 1st Produced: | Alma Tavern Bristol | 2005 | ||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Satirical Comedy | Satire | Parts: | Male | 1 | Female | 3 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: A satirical look at female soldiers at war and the increasing cynicism of the heroine as she gradually begins to become disillusioned with the political reality of modern warfare | ||||
Barely Alive |
| 1st Produced: | Alma Tavern Bristol | 2004 | ||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Dark comedy, sex and violence | - | Parts: | Male | 2 | Female | 2 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: In a suburban dwelling a young woman is held prisoner in a cellar while her gaolers play out sadomasochistic games. The local police acting on local community and surveillance information seek to determine the truth of the activities taking place. This dark comedy explores both reality and sexuality. | ||||
Bi Chance |
| 1st Produced: | Alma Tavern Bristol | 2005 | ||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Social Comedy | Comedy | Parts: | Male | 1 | Female | 3 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: A thoughtful play about a married couple who find their life in turmoil when the bi-sexual wife falls in love with a female she has met at a disco. | ||||
Boxed in |
| 1st Produced: | Alma Tavern Bristol | 2006 | ||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | sex and violence | Play/Drama | Parts: | Male | 2 | Female | 1 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: A male and female face each other in a three round boxing match for a bruising emotional and physical conflict. In a no holds barred highly competitive bout without a referee the two combatants use all their skills to win the contest by whatever means available. | ||||
Crossing the Divide |
| 1st Produced: | Alma Tavern Bristol | 2004 | ||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Satirical comedy | Satire | Parts: | Male | 2 | Female | 2 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: A satirical comedy about a married man decision to explore his femininity. The play follows the trials and tribulations of his cross-dressing and the attitudes he and his wife encounter in the process | ||||
Dummy |
| 1st Produced: | Alma Tavern Bristol | 2007 | ||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | sex and violence | Play/Drama | Parts: | Male | 2 | Female | 2 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: a futuristic play where inanimate objects are more appealing than humans, where communication is difficult and society is under scrutiny by the Censor. Where sexual deviation is monitored and political correctness ensures that objects have more rights than the homeless. You might have wondered about Object Relationship, so enter the bizarre world of Chris who is in love with her mannequin, Sam who might or not be male but is certainly a dog, mother whose spare time work as a dominatrix is interrupted by cutting meat off the homeless and the Censor who is into infantilism | ||||
Every Day in Fairy Land |
| 1st Produced: | Five Bells | 1978 | ||
| Company: | Hessett Players | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Children's | Youth Audience | Parts: | Male | 3 | Female | 6 |
| Parts Other: | 6 | |||
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Synopsis: Set in an enchanted forest mushroom and tree are plagued by naughty elves when the evil witch of the north arrives and transforms the forest into ice. A rule of evil descends over the inhabitants until they are rescued by a powerful ogre. A magical play which will delight younger children. | ||||
Fiesty Shag |
| 1st Produced: | 2002 | |||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Commedia Del Arte | - | Parts: | Male | - | Female | - |
| Parts Other: | 4 m/f | |||
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Synopsis: a bawdy light hearted twenty minute fast moving physical comedy looking at male transgressions in the Commedia Del Arte tradition | ||||
Fragments |
| 1st Produced: | Hanham High School | 1987 | ||
| Company: | Hanham High School Students and Staff | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Youth Theatre | Youth Audience | Parts: | Male | - | Female | - |
| Parts Other: | 18 | |||
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Synopsis: The play follows the lives of three girls caught up in street rioting. As the play progresses we see the different perspectives of the various agencies and parents as they try to understand the motivation of the rioters. | ||||
God Has Arrived |
| 1st Produced: | Alma Tavern Bristol | 2007 | ||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | - | Satire | Parts: | Male | 2 | Female | 2 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: God has been on holiday for a thousand years and decides to visit his creation. Having left a world where he was feared, loved and worshipped he now returns to find another sort of world. This satirical play attacks the cult of status and the ridiculous emphasis we put on fame. Hilarious scenes as we look at pop stars, soaps, film stars, politicians, art and workman seeking to rise above the masses and achieve icon status. | ||||
Grey Dawn |
| 1st Produced: | Bury St. Edmunds Youth Theatre | 1981 | ||
| Company: | Bury St. Edmunds Youth Theatre | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Youth Theatre | Youth Audience | Parts: | Male | - | Female | - |
| Parts Other: | 18 | |||
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Synopsis: Artaudian play covering the beginning of the world and its progression into the future. Spectacular piece of theatre that has also been created into a dance. Original music still available. | ||||
I bureaucrat |
| 1st Produced: | Forest and Fen Festival | 1981 | ||
| Company: | Mildenhall Fringe Theatre Company | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | - | Satire | Parts: | Male | 1 | Female | 3 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: The Ministry of works carries on working in a nuclear shelter long after the British Isles has been wiped out by nuclear war. The inmates oblivious to anything other than performing their functions as civil servants to give their life meaning. | ||||
Its his bestial nature |
| 1st Produced: | - | - | ||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Sex and Violence | - | Parts: | Male | 1 | Female | 2 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: A woman asks her neighbour to look after her dog with surprising consequences. | ||||
Just the Way we Like it |
| 1st Produced: | Alma Tavern Bristol | 2006 | ||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Satirical Comedy | Satire | Parts: | Male | 3 | Female | 2 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: In this satirical black comedy we look at family life in the future as a time bomb ticks away and where terrorism dominates all aspects of their life. | ||||
Naked Lies ands Violent Messages |
| 1st Produced: | 2002 | |||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | sex and violence | Play/Drama | Parts: | Male | 1 | Female | 4 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: Portrays the relationship of four women and explores different aspects of female power and sexuality through their different liaisons. Also looks at how the alienation of men impact on their lives. | ||||
Nicola and Woman |
| 1st Produced: | Clifton Theatre Festival | 1991 | ||
| Company: | Bristol Theatre Company | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | - | Play/Drama | Parts: | Male | - | Female | 3 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: Two plays dealing with parental abuse of their children, one by the mother, the other by her step father. | ||||
Politica Erotica |
| 1st Produced: | 1999 | |||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | sex and violence | Play/Drama | Parts: | Male | - | Female | 2 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: An exposure of sexual power games in the corridors of Westminster. A strong single minded politician is drawn into the closed world of sadomasochism and begins the process of finding her true sexual identity. | ||||
Psychedelic Dream |
| 1st Produced: | - | - | ||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Rock Opera | Opera | Parts: | Male | 10 | Female | 10 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: The richest man in the world is transported back to the 1960s where he meets a different reality. He goes through many experiences before he realizes the true worth of his life. There are twelve original songs in the piece. A big show with big ideas. | ||||
Public Convenience |
| 1st Produced: | 1980 | |||
| Company: | Mildenhall Fringe Theatre Company | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Satirical Revue | Satire | Parts: | Male | 2 | Female | 3 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: Fast paced revue comprising of sketches and songs that look at human behaviour from the absurd to the ridiculous. | ||||
Public Convenience 2 |
| 1st Produced: | Thekla | 1987 | ||
| Company: | Bristol Theatre Company | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Satirical Revue | Satire | Parts: | Male | 2 | Female | 3 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: Another collection of comic sketches and songs. | ||||
Samuel Vice |
| 1st Produced: | Ashton Court Festival | 2003 | ||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Commedia Del Arte | - | Parts: | Male | - | Female | - |
| Parts Other: | 4 m/f | |||
Notes: - | ||||
Synopsis: a bawdy light hearted twenty minute fast moving physical comedy looking at male transgressions in the Commedia Del Arte tradition | ||||
Sex Games and Matching Outfit |
| 1st Produced: | 1999 | |||
| Company: | Bristol Experimental Theatre Company | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | sex and violence | Play/Drama | Parts: | Male | 1 | Female | 1 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: a play of complex sexual games and role play set in the privacy of the bedroom. A world of cross dressing, submission and domination as a married couple explore their identity through sexual discovery and transformation. | ||||
They're Everywhere But No Where |
| 1st Produced: | Alma Tavern Bristol | 2006 | ||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | sex and violence | Play/Drama | Parts: | Male | 1 | Female | 1 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: set in a brothel where a paedophile and a prostitute explore their identities and sexual nature. In this uncompromising look at sexual abuse we are taken into the hidden depths of the protagonists personalities. | ||||
Through the Crack in the World |
| 1st Produced: | Bury St. Edmunds Youth Theatre | 1980 | ||
| Company: | Bury St. Edmunds Youth Theatre | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Youth Theatre | Youth Audience | Parts: | Male | - | Female | - |
| Parts Other: | 18 | |||
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Synopsis: Science Fantasy. Primitive man walks through the crack in the world and enters seven strange worlds inhabited by wondrous aliens, some are dangerous and others are helpful. Full of special effects. | ||||
Tomboys and Sex Objects |
| 1st Produced: | 2002 | |||
| Company: | - | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | sex and violence | Play/Drama | Parts: | Male | 1 | Female | 5 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: A play on female aggression, gang culture and societies treatment of working class women | ||||
Without Prejudice |
| 1st Produced: | Alma Tavern Bristol | 2006 | ||
| Company: | Bristol Experimental Theatre Company | |||
| 1st Published: | - | - | ||
| To Buy This Play: | I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com or the playwright direct where their email is shown at the top of the page | |||
| Genre: | Satirical Comedy | Satire | Parts: | Male | 2 | Female | 3 |
| Parts Other: | - | |||
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Synopsis: An attack on the systems that are supposed to serve our society but which increasingly seem to dominate us. The play follows a single parent with individualistic ideas and her encounter with Social Services, Psychiatry, Police and Legal Services through an absurd and bizarre world these institutions are creating. The only credible group capable of challenging the system seem to be organized crime who see it as a golden opportunity to make money. | ||||