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When the Bough Breaks

Short Play, Comedy  /  2w, 3m

Gwyn Clark

A comedy set in Ancient Rome

When the Bough Breaks

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    75 Minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

Summary

In training Decianus, Marius a senior Roman Legionary, leaves him to stand guard in a sacred grove in the country of the Silures.

During the night Decianus disturbs a sacred Druid ceremony in the grove and is mistaken for a god.

Marius - vigorous, wily. Middle aged

Decianus - gauche, ingenious. About 22

Duftan - a druid. 40s

Nan - garrulous. Middle aged

Daifta - lively. 20s

  • Time Period Greek; Roman & Biblical
  • Setting An oak grove
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration 75 Minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

Authors

Author

Gwyn Clark

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