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WEBSITE:  www.jonathanedgingtonwriter.com

GENRE:  Comedy/Drama/Fantasy

CAST SIZE (M/F):   1M, 2F

LENGTH:   One Act

SUITABLE FOR ALL:    Yes

Despite being long-time best friends, Veronica and Courtney have very little in common. Veronica is worried that Courtney is holding her back and so she decides to introduce Carlos (a good-looking robot) into their relationship. 

AI Guy is published by Lazy Bee Scripts and can be read here: AI Guy by Jonathan Edgington

GENRE:  Pantomime

CAST SIZE (M/F):   2M, 2F, 8 gender neutral

LENGTH:   One Act

SUITABLE FOR ALL:    Yes

A pacy, contemporary 10-minute version of the traditional Alice in Wonderland story with lots of jokes and riddles. It's the sixth in a series of eight best-selling short pantomimes written by Jonathan. 

Alice In Wonderland is published by Lazy Bee Scripts and can be read here Alice In Wonderland [10 Minute Version] by Jonathan Edgington

The other seven short pantomimes in the series can be read here

https://www.lazybeescripts.co.uk/Scripts/Results.aspxiSh=1&iPO=1&sAU=Jonathan+Edgington 

GENRE:  Sci-fi Comedy

CAST SIZE (M/F):   1F, 1M

LENGTH:   One Act

SUITABLE FOR ALL:    No - adult language

The play was short-listed for the prestigious Short+Sweet play writing festivals in Sydney and Dubai before being selected for production at the Short+Sweet Hollywood festival in 2024. The initial Hollywood performances took place at the Victory Theater, Burbank, LA on 24 and 25 May 2024. It was performed there again on 7 June as one of the selected semi-finalists. Sadly, Jonathan's play just failed to make the finals but getting to the semi-finals of "the biggest short play festival in the world" out of over 1,400 submissions was a fantastic achievement. 

To view a YouTube recording of one of the Short+Sweet Hollywood 2024 performances of ALTERNATE REALITY at the Victory Theater in LA please click here (please note that the recording contains some swearing).

Following on from the LA production, the play was declared joint-winner of the Theatre Royal's 2025 UNWRITTEN SHOWCASE in Winchester. As a result of this win, the Theatre Royal invited Jonathan to extend ALTERNATE REALITY into a 50-minute play for performance in a double-bill with the other winning play. The extended versions of both plays were performed on the main stage of the Theatre Royal on 29 August 2025. 

Jonathan subsequently re-wrote the 50-minute version of  ALTERNATE REALITY. In June 2026 the re-written version made it through to the second round of the 2026 BBC Open Plan Scripted Development Programme for which the BBC received 5,727 submissions. Only 12.6% of these made it through to Round 2!

The 10-minute version of the ALTERNATE REALITY script can be read and purchased here.

GENRE:  Sci-fi Comedy

CAST SIZE (M/F):   1F, 3M

LENGTH:   One Act

SUITABLE FOR ALL:    No - adult language

Long suffering Paula is rapidly running out of patience with her nice but predictable and boring husband - so how will she react when he unexpectedly steps out of his comfort zone and buys her the most unusual birthday present ever?

GENRE:  Comedy/Drama

CAST SIZE (M/F):   19M, 12F with lots of opportunities for doubling (and several male roles can be played by females)

LENGTH:   Full length

SUITABLE FOR ALL:    Yes

This exciting full-length comedy/drama cleverly combines the traditional elements of the Robin Hood legend with brand new material and characters in an exciting, fun-filled adventure. The narrative is driven by three ancient, irascible witches and the plot centres around their desire to obtain the ingredients for a spell which will make them all young again. Expect the unexpected and lots of laughs in this swashbuckling new version of the much-loved tale that is highly suitable for either indoor or outdoor performance! 

Robin Hood will be published by Next Stage Press in September however scripts can be pre-ordered from their website now: https://www.nextstagepress.com/robin-hood/

GENRE:  Drama

CAST SIZE (M/F):   5M, 7F with opportunities for doubling

LENGTH:   Full length

SUITABLE FOR ALL:    Yes

Four iconic suffragettes are mysteriously transported back to London in 2017 where, aided by their newly recruited young intern, they set out to finish what they started over 100 years ago.

THE GIRLS ARE BACK IN TOWN is a full-length feminist/suffragette/First World War themed play. It depicts life in London and on the Western Front and features an "ingenious" sub-plot involving Constable's painting of The Cornfield. 

The Girls Are Back In Town is published by Lazy Bee Scripts and can be read here: The Girls Are Back in Town by Jonathan Edgington

GENRE:  Drama

CAST SIZE (M/F):   2M, 5F

LENGTH:   One Act

SUITABLE FOR ALL:    14 years +

With time shifting between 2019 and 1973, middle-aged Ross finds himself continually haunted by his 19-year-old-self, leading to life changing events for him and his partner. 

WE’RE ALL DEAD is published by Lazy Bee Scripts and can be read here: 

“I’ve rarely seen a funnier opening to a play" 

Paul Vale (Theatre Critic and Feature Writer THE STAGE)

For more information about the play, please click here.  

GENRE: Mystery/Drama

CAST SIZE (M/F): 3M, 5F

LENGTH:  Full length

SUITABLE FOR ALL:    Yes

An atmospheric thriller with elements of fantasy and time travel. The story revolves around Zuri, who returns a lost christening bracelet and the mysterious events that unfold afterwards.

Zuri’s Choice is published by Lazy Bee Scripts and can be read here: Zuri's Choice by Jonathan Edgington