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Frank Gibbons

FRANK GIBBONS

  
Nationality:    British
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below is a list of Frank Gibbons's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Adolf's Girls         Baby Sparklers         Bat Out Of Heaven         Bill And Ben the Twilight Men         Bully Dancers         Dance Story         Everybody's Talking Collection         Get Staffed         Get To Dance         Girls' Talk Collection         In The Mood         Joy of Socks, The         Laughter Lines Collection         Life Goes On Collection         Mickey Moon and the Mushroom Mountain         Sparklers         Tinkling on the Piano         Train Ride Away, A (A Holocaust Journey)
Adolf's Girls

Synopsis:
the story is set in Germany during WW2, and life in the League of German Girls is fun for Kristina - until a young Gestapo officer seriously threatens a solemn promise she is determined to keep. the escalating problems in Nazi Germany, and her growing disillusionment with adolf Hitler, soon become the least of her worries.

Notes:
Short-listed in Drama Association of Wales one-act playwriting competition 2010. Run time is Approximately 55 minutes.

1st Produced:
Elizabeth Murdoch College, Melbourne, Australia     01 Sep 2011

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, 2010   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Drama One act

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  11            Other:  -

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Baby Sparklers

Synopsis:
November 4th 1970 - a time for learning to swear, a time for discovering friendship, and a time for earning respect. armed with dustbin lids and iron railings, Rachel, Susan and Tommy are prepared to guard their modest bonfire pile against an expected raid by the dreaded Dawson twins. But an even greater danger threatens to engulf them when a member of the group is lured away by the Firework Man.

Notes:
This is the one-act version of "Sparklers", An evocation of children growing up in An industrial town in the 1970s. the characters Are Aged 7 to 9, but Are intended to be played by Adults or teenagers. Run time is Approximately 50 minutes.

1st Produced:
Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead, Isle Of Anglesey     01 Nov 2010

Organisations:
Ucheldre Repertory Company

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, 2010   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Nostalgic comedy One act

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  4            Other:  -

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-

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Bat Out Of Heaven

Synopsis:
Sixteen year-old Rob is stunned when his sister, a talented table tennis player, is diagnosed with leukaemia. He is further shocked when it is revealed that Jessie had been adopted into the family as a young child. angered by what he feels has been unnecessary secrecy, he becomes increasingly resentful and argumentative. also, as his relationship with girlfriend Mel becomes difficult to maintain, Rob begins to display an irrational jealousy towards his sick sister. However, during a chat with his grandmother, Rob learns that Jessie may have a true brother or sister somewhere. This means there may be a perfect donor for Jessie's bone marrow transplant, after all. Rob realizes he now has to embark upon a quest to find that person. But how can you possibly trace someone when you don't even know their name?

Notes:
First draft was short-listed in Drama Association of Wales one-act playwriting competition 2008.

1st Produced:
Royal Manor Theatre, Portland, Dorset     01 Apr 2011

Organisations:
Playmakers

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, 2009   

Music:
-

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Genre:
youth play One act

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  5            Other:  4 extras (either sex)

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Bill And Ben the Twilight Men

Synopsis:
Bill is a curmudgeonly barman who nurses a desperate love for widowed innkeeper, Rose, but she has fallen for the charms of Ben, a recent settler in the village. However, a new guest at the hotel, a spate of burglaries and the local copper's electronic inventions combine to turn Bill's fortunes around.

Notes:
Playing Ages from thirties to sixties

1st Produced:
New Millennium Theatre, Lancashire     2007

Organisations:
the Rossendale Players

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, 2008   

Music:
-

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Genre:
comedy One act

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  2            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Bully Dancers

Synopsis:
Two rival groups clash as they prepare for a dance team competition and find themselves forced to share the same rehearsal studio. the story develops over several weeks as their dislike for each other intensifies and builds to a climax - after which a happy ending is reached. the play offers a wide mix of characters, whose activities generate strong emotion, lots of physical action (including dance routines), some moments of quiet reflection and a fair sprinkling of humour.

Notes:
Winner of fourth Annual Derek Lomas Playwriting Competition (youth section)

1st Produced:
Belfrey Theatre, Telford     2006

Organisations:
Belfrey Youth Theatre

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, 2007   

Music:
-

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Genre:
youth play One act

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  11            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Dance Story

Synopsis:
the Dragon Belles dance team is through to the finals of a competition, but one of the members is too ill to dance. In fact, she has a heart condition t hat can only be cured at a hospital in Canada. Now they need the prize money to send her there, but will her replacement be good enough?

Notes:
Short-listed in SCDa Play on Words competition 2011

1st Produced:
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven     2012

Organisations:
Cardigan Theatre (Pembrokeshire one-act festival)

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, Nov 2011   

Music:
-

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Genre:
One-act youth play

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  12            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Everybody's Talking Collection

Synopsis:
A collection of sixteen comedy sketches comprising of confrontations, revelations and scenes of a gossipy nature.

Notes:
The sketches are also being supplied individually.

1st Produced:
-    

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, 2014   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Comedy sketches

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Get Staffed

Synopsis:
It's opening day for the newest Buzz Hotel, but things are not going well. their first Diners have come down with suspected food poisoning, and their only room booking is probably a hoax - surely it's not the real Kylie Minogue?

Notes:
Single set (hotel reception). Playing Ages 18 to 25 years. Run time Approx 55 minutes.

1st Produced:
Saltburn Drama Festival     2010

Organisations:
Huntcliff Youth

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, 2009   

Music:
-

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Genre:
comical farce One act

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  5            Other:  Offstage - Australian voice (f)

Further Reference:
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Get To Dance

Synopsis:
a window in to the lives of the members of a dance academy and their "welcome" for new member Georgina, an overweight teenager who has decided to try dancing as a last resort to overcome her weight problem. This one-act play deals with bullying in all of its forms with humour, music, dance and pathos as Georgina's journey progresses to its uplifting conclusion.

Notes:
Characters: 7 youth Actor-dancers (playing Ages 14-16 years) And 1 Adult female Actress (playing Age Around 50) Run time Approximately 60 minutes.

1st Produced:
Auckland, New Zealand     2012

Organisations:
Liric entertainment Ltd

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, 2012   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Youth Drama

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Girls' Talk Collection

Synopsis:
A collection of comedy sketches, each for two women: Ageing Disgracefully, A Pair of Old Gossips, Clerical Terrors, Debbie and Claire Find a Working Solution, Debbie and Claire Go Round in Circles, Debbie and Claire's Men of the World.

Notes:
The sketches are also being supplied individually.

1st Produced:
-    

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, 2015   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Comedy sketches

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  12            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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In The Mood

Synopsis:
Jeanie's little cafe is struggling to survive, and a pending family problem could easily prove to be the last straw. Also, her apparent reluctance to tackle issues such as poor hygiene, inferior cooking, power supply malfunctions and a mischievous deaf cat isn't helping the situation

Notes:
-

1st Produced:
Aughton Village Hall, Uk     01 Jun 2014

Organisations:
Aughton & Ormskirk U3A Drama Group

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, Oct 2013   

Music:
-

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Genre:
One act comedy

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  4            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Joy of Socks, The

Synopsis:
Geoff longs to be reunited with his two sons. Mary wants her own house in the country, and Barry yearns to travel around the world. However, they are homeless and living rough on the streets. They have nothing but their memories, their dreams and each other.

Notes:
A poignant one act comedy. The landlady of a pub deals with three homeless people in the pub yard.

1st Produced:
-    

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, 2015   

Music:
-

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Genre:
One act comedy

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Laughter Lines Collection

Synopsis:
a collection of 18 comedy sketches about life, death, relationships and cream cakes (ranging in duration from 2 minutes to 10 minutes)

Notes:
All sketches are also available individually, and can be viewed at www.lazybeescripts.co.uk

1st Produced:
Worcester     2011

Organisations:
Christopher Whitehead Language College

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, Jul 2011   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Adult comedy sketches

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Life Goes On Collection

Synopsis:
A collection of 19 comedy sketches (ranging in duration from 4 minutes to 9 minutes) looking at life, love, work and good old-fashioned gossip.

Notes:
All sketches are also available individually, and can be viewed at www.lazybeescripts.co.uk

1st Produced:
Trinity Theatre, Cowes, Isle Of Wight     2013

Organisations:
Cowes Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, 2012   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Adult comedy sketches

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Mickey Moon and the Mushroom Mountain

Synopsis:
Shortly after landing on a newly discovered moon, the crew of a galaxy survey craft find themselves taken captive by a group of primitive islanders. When the space travellers are subsequently threatened with incarceration in the dreaded "Pipes of Pain", their prospects look decidedly gloomy. This sombre situation is resolved happily, however, when resourceful Mickey Moon sheds a little light on things.

Notes:
Shortlisted in the SCDA Play on Words competition 2014-15

1st Produced:
-    

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
-

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  3            Other:  15 - either male or female

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Sparklers

Synopsis:
November 4th 1970. . .a time for learning to swear, a time for discovering friendship, and a time for earning respect. armed with dustbin lids and iron railings, Rachel, Susan and Tommy are prepared to guard their modest bonfire pile against an expected raid by the dreaded Dawson twins. But an even greater danger threatens to engulf them when one member of the group is lured away by the Firework Man.

Notes:
the seventeen characters, played by seven Actors, Are A mix of Adults And children. It is intended that All the parts Are played by Adult Actors.

1st Produced:
Droylsden Little Theatre, Manchester     2009

Organisations:
C.D.D.S.

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Full-length comedy-Drama

Parts:
Male:  10            Female:  7            Other:  doubling to 4m 3f

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Tinkling on the Piano

Synopsis:
When four very different characters share a lounge in a short-stay convalescent home, the situation soon creates a catalogue of questions such as: Why does Reg get so upset whenever Brenda has all-in wrestling on the television? What is the story behind Dorothy's unusual strength? Why is Nadine not as caring as she should be? Why is somebody secretly playing the piano? And, most importantly, why is poor little Snowy blamed for everything that goes wrong? All will be revealed.

Notes:
-

1st Produced:
-    

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, Sep 2013   

Music:
-

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Genre:
One act comedy

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Train Ride Away, A (A Holocaust Journey)

Synopsis:
This is a story of love, bravery and cruelty. It begins in Nazi-occupied Hungary in 1944 when the Jewish Klein family are ordered to present themselves at the railway station early the following morning for "transportation and resettlement". Fearing this might ultimately mean death for all of them, Istvan and his wife Chicha pledge to keep their backward daughter blissfully unaware of what fate may have in store for them.

Notes:
Performance by Aiken High won the Garcia theater Project, North Augusta, U.S.a. 2010

1st Produced:
Blue Coat School, Oldham     2007

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, 2007   

Music:
-

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Genre:
youth play One act

Parts:
Male:  6            Female:  4            Other:  extras beneficial in most scenes

Further Reference:
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