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Tony Edwards

TONY EDWARDS  

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Tony Edwards began his theatrical career over 30 years ago when he was asked to write a children's show for the Balloon Theatre in Christchurch, Dorset, England. Since then, he has written over 20 children's plays, all of which have been performed in the Balloon Theatre between 1975 and 1993. They are still being performed locally, throughout the country, and now, with the advent of the Internet, throughout the world. Other works include short stories, one act plays, and a number of musicals and pantomimes, including the music and lyrics for the numerous songs involved in such shows. a number of these works have been and still are, being published. Some of his plays have won awards, and he himself is an award winning actor and director. He was Chairman of the Balloon Theatre for 4 years. He has made films with the local University, training films for local companies, and a TV dramA. He was also involved in 2 films for the deaf that have been distributed worldwide. Tony currently acts with and writes for all Saints Dramatic Society (www.allsaintsdramaticssociety.com) and the professional theatre company, The Olde Tyme Players (www.oldetymeplayers.co.uk), both companies being based in the South of England.

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below is a list of Tony Edwards's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

 Aladdin         Aladdin And Old King Cole (Potted Pantos)         Alice In Funderland         Alice In Funderland (Music)         Babes In The Wood         Babes In The Wood (Potted Pantomime)         Bit On The Side, A And A Quiet Night In         Cinderella         Day They Lost Raggety Ruth, The         Humbug         Humpty Dumpty         Mornin' Vicar And Dinner Is Served, My Lady         Nigel's Law And Because Of The Children         One Job One Pay Day         Perchance To Dream And School Belles         Proper Poorly And Each To His Own         Return, The         Shelf, The And We're Going To A Wedding         Snow White And Humpty Dumpty (Potted Pantos)         Sweet Caroline Sweet         Wacky Weather Show And Prince Perfect         Wizard Of Woz, The

Aladdin

Synopsis:
Sparkling and popular version of the popular and traditional story from this well established author. Frantic antics as abanazer tries to get the lamp, two policemen try to get aladdin, and aladdin tries to get his princess! Plenty for a big junior chorus to do here.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1-902837-71-1

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  15

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Aladdin And Old King Cole (Potted Pantos)

Synopsis:
aladdin and the Jealous Genie. The evil abanazer tells the Jealous Genie that if they get rid of aladdin the prize will be the beautiful Princess Jasmine - but will the Genie fall for it? Old King Cole and the Fiddled Funds. Somebody's pinched all the royal money from the counting house, so Old King Cole and family have to go out to work to earn some more - but what really happened to the money?

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 2009   978-1-906997-37-3

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Genre:
Pantomime - One act, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Alice In Funderland

Synopsis:
a Youth/adult play/pantomime/musical, with four great, original songs. Bored alice decides to return down the rabbit-hole and this time finds herself in Funderland. She meets the same characters as in the original story, and has a great new, exciting adventure.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1-904416-53-5

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  14

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Alice In Funderland (Music)

Synopsis:
Four great original songs.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   M-708030-05-8

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Modern

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  14

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Babes In The Wood

Synopsis:
The tale of good, bold Robin Hood! History is bent and stretched a bit in this fast moving tale of treachery and intrigue. Nursie looks after the Babes, amy and adam, but the bad Prince John wants the Babes killed so that he can inherit King Richard's throne. Two wicked robbers, Horace and Humphrey, are hired to kidnap and kill the Babes, but they are not really up to the job, and the Babes escape. The nasty Sheriff of Nottingham tries all sorts of evil schemes to catch Robin Hood and the Merrie Men, but with the help of Fairy Starlight and Monty the Mole, good overcomes evil, and the return of King Richard from the CrUSAdes puts paid to the baddie's plans! Robin marries Maid Marion and all is at peace in Sherwood Forest.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 2006   1-904416-76-4

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  2

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Babes In The Wood (Potted Pantomime)

Synopsis:
This panto is deliberately written for a small cast. Much of the humour centres around problems from doubling up, when one character leaves the stage and has to return immediately as another - or two characters played by one person have to be on stage at the same time. Yes, it can be done! This pantomime is approximately 20 to 30 minutes long. Songs can be added if desired. For the full-length version, see Babes in the Wood by Tony Edwards.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 2006   978-1-905993-24-6

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Genre:
Pantomime - One act, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  4            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Bit On The Side, A And A Quiet Night In

Synopsis:
Two more Frank and aggie plays. When aggie tightens the domestic purse strings, Frank has to find an alternative source of income. Even Monica helps, albeit unknowingly! Then aggie wants to 'bond' the family with a quiet night in, talking and playing parlour games. Not quiet Frank and Monica's cup of tea!

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 2006   1-904416-86-1

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Genre:
Play - One act, Comedy

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Male:  2            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Cinderella

Synopsis:
The traditional story (with some new twists) freshly retold here by this popular author. Baron Hardup struggles with his finances, Cinderella struggles to survive against her stepsisters, Repella and Revolta, who struggle to win the Prince's heart. Meanwhile, Prince Charming struggles to find his true love, and Buttons tries so hard to be loved. Who said pantomime was easy?

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1-904416-49-7

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  14

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Day They Lost Raggety Ruth, The

Synopsis:
Raggety Ruth, a girl's doll, is intentionally hidden and lost on moving day. Mistreated by the new owners, she escapes into the Big World determined to find her friends. On her journey to find her friends, she meets a grumpy old Dustbin, an officious set of Traffic Lights, and a bumbling Signpost. . . award winning Festival play which won in 3 rounds of the all England drama Festival.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 2006   1-904416-71-3

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Genre:
Play - One act, Drama

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Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  3

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Humbug

Synopsis:
Superb new musical version of the much loved Charles Dickens' story of 'Scrooge'. a wonderful alternative to a pantomime for next season. Follow the famous villian turned hero, 'Ebenezer, mean old geezer' on his road to salvation through a lively script with plenty of great songs for your audience to hum on the way home!

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1-902837-68-1

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Genre:
Musical

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Humpty Dumpty

Synopsis:
a second great script for you to choose from. In the Land of Hearts the King and Queen are impoverished. Humpty is in love with the Princess, but she is looking for a rich husband. Worse, the beautiful Crystaline has been bewitched and looks like Old Mother Hubbard! Dear oh dear! a lot to sort out before a happy ending can take place.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1-902837-54-1

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  12

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Mornin' Vicar And Dinner Is Served, My Lady

Synopsis:
Two more Frank and aggie plays. The local vicar, new to the area, is looking for more sheep to enlarge his flock. Frank thinks of an extreme way to avoid being 'penned' in. aggie finds an outlet for her new found talent - but Frank and Monica don't want to get involved.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 2006   1-904416-87-X

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Genre:
Play - One act, Comedy

Parts:
Male:  6            Female:  4            Other:  -

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Nigel's Law And Because Of The Children

Synopsis:
Two one-act plays. Nigel's Law, 5M 3F. accident prone Nigel is the despair of his parents, then the lovely Louise turns up. Can Nigel overcome his handicap and allow love to blossom? Because of the Children, 1M 3F. a love story. Divorced woman and widowed man meet in the school playground when collecting their children. But can it lead to anything more?

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1-904416-20-9

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Genre:
Play - One act, Comedy

Parts:
Male:  5            Female:  3            Other:  -

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One Job One Pay Day

Synopsis:
a boy is kidnapped for ransom. The police are baffled, not least because the parents seem quite indifferent. a relationship builds up between the boy and his captor that suggests he may better off with him? Two alternative endings here to choose from, leaving you to decide whether the boy goes back, or not.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1-904416-05-5

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Genre:
Play - Full Length, Comedy

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Male:  4            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Perchance To Dream And School Belles

Synopsis:
For different reasons, both Sally and adam are not happy with their current way of life. They dream of escape, and use dreams to achieve it. an unusual fantasy drama. School bells chime when the boys of a local grammar school are informed that girls will be coming to their school for the first time. a light-hearted comedy.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 2006   978-1-905993-04-8

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Genre:
Play - One act, Drama

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  1

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Proper Poorly And Each To His Own

Synopsis:
Proper Poorly. 'Frank feigns illness to avoid having to take up a job offer, but aggie sees through his ruse and plays a few tricks of her own.' Each To His Own. 'alf thinks a psychiatrist will be able to influence the Spratt household to become a normal, happy family - but Frank, aggie and Monica have different meanings to the words 'normal' and 'happy!'

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 2009   978-1-906997-33-5

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Genre:
Play - One act, Comedy

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Male:  4            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Return, The

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Samuel French, London, 1985   -

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Genre:
One act

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Male:  4            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Shelf, The And We're Going To A Wedding

Synopsis:
The Shelf + We're Going To a Wedding Two more Frank and aggie plays. Together with Monica, their daughter from Hell, they are the ultimate in dysfunctional families. See what chaos reigns when Frank is asked to put up a shelf. What does aggie demand of her family when she reaches a crisis in her life? Frank can't see the point, and is only interested in going down the pub.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 2006   1-904416-85-3

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Genre:
Play - One act, Comedy

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Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Snow White And Humpty Dumpty (Potted Pantos)

Synopsis:
Snow White and the Missing Dwarfs. Snow White sets out to rescue four of her little friends who have been spirited away by the Wicked Witch. There are many thrills and spells on the way! Humpty Dumpty's Incredible Cure. The Knave of Hearts pinches the tarts, Humpty gets pushed off the wall and Old Mother Hubbard's cupboard is bare. What else can go wrong?

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 2009   978-1-906997-38-0

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Genre:
Pantomime - One act, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Sweet Caroline Sweet

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Samuel French, London, 1989   -

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Genre:
One act

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Male:  1            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Wacky Weather Show And Prince Perfect

Synopsis:
Two fun one-act plays for a flexible number of junior performers. The Wacky Weather Show. Confusion at the beginning of time. Well, seasons and winds and things didn't set themselves up you know. Prince Perfect and the Wizzle Twizzle Witches. Prince Perfect meets some decidedly ugly witches,

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1-902837-90-8

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Genre:
Play - One-act, Drama, Youth/Junior

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Wizard Of Woz, The

Synopsis:
Charming Youth/adult play with original songs. Running time about 50 minutes. a worried Munchkin returns to Dorothy for help. It seems Scarecrow has lost his sense of humour, Lion has lost his memory and Tinman has lost his kindness. a new adventure begins, but can Dorothy really help this time?

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1-904416-66-7

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Genre:
Musical

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