Looking for Comedy Plays

[rkane]

Hey guys! I'm trying to find a comedy straight play with 6-10 significant roles. Because it will be performed in a small/limited theatre setting, it really cannot be too set or costume dependent. Preferably something well written that is easy to laugh at.

^in the past Clue (the play) has worked really well for this so something a similar style to that would be great.

Thanks for any and all suggestions

[Tibidabo]

Welcome to the Board rkane .

How about Humble Boy by Charlotte Jones. Six characters, all with reasonable stage time. One set - a garden.

It's difficult to tell what you like from the play you mention. But others to maybe check out if you don't mind some that might seem dated:-

Season's Greetings, Alan Ayckbourn. 9 reasonably substantial characters. One set - a living/dining room.

Funny Money, Ray Cooney. 7 characters. One set - living room.

The Liver Birds, Carla Lane and John Chapman. 9 characters. One set - living room.

Are You Being Served, Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft. 9 substantial characters plus 4 minor ones that can use the same 2 actors. One set - shop floor.

Murdered to Death, Peter Gordon. 10 characters. One set - lounge of a manor house.

And it might be worth checking out the Farndale Avenue series by David McGillivray and Walter Zerdin Jr. Set in a church hall - so no set at all really.


Good luck.

[Fleance]

Jun 22, 2019 20:01:55 GMT rkane said:

Hey guys! I'm trying to find a comedy straight play with 6-10 significant roles. Because it will be performed in a small/limited theatre setting, it really cannot be too set or costume dependent. Preferably something well written that is easy to laugh at.

^in the past Clue (the play) has worked really well for this so something a similar style to that would be great.

Thanks for any and all suggestions

You Can't Take It with You. More roles than ten, but the significant ones are within your range. One of the great American comedies. Or other George S. Kaufman/Moss Hart plays as well.

[peelee]

Boeing-Boeing could fit the bill.

[hulmeman]

www.samuelfrench.com/p/1920/the-39-steps

[talkingheads]

The History Boys?