Bøker av Ashley Burgoyne

The One That Got Away is a two-act comedy play for 3 male and 3 female actors aged from twenties to sixties. Trevor is a confirmed bachelor. He spends his free time fishing on the same riverbank he first frequented as a child. He has loved, and lost. A chance encounter with old fishing chum, Rod, and his loving wife of forty years, Annette, might lead Trevor to rethink his life choices. Then along comes Carol... With flashbacks to younger days and the troubles of aging, this play combines elements of comedy with the poignancy of life. Life, love and fish... The One That Got Away. Details on how to obtain the performance licence are in the book.Note: There are 8 characters aged in their 20s. It is the playwright's intention that only two actors should take on four of these small roles each.

The Park Bench is a two-act comedy play for 3 male and 3 female actors aged from twenties to seventies. The play runs for approximately 90 - 95 minutes. Charles always shared the same bench in the park with his wife. Now Charles is alone, with only his memories of Rose sitting on the other end of the bench, until various people start to share the bench with him. These people may, or may not, be the cause of Charles misplacing something. Was it misplaced, or was it stolen? And who are the two mysterious people constantly checking their mobile phones and looking furtive?! Details on how to obtain the performance licence are in the book.

Follow Waldo is a two-act play for 3 male and 3 female actors aged from twenties to seventies. Les lives all alone in his farmhouse at the end of Sycamore Lane. He fondly remembers his late wife and his dog, Waldo. He's alone; but not lonely. He has many visitors. On one particular day he's expecting three visitors. He certainly isn't expecting four... Details on how to obtain the performance licence are in the book.

The Poolside is a two-act comedy play for 4 male and 4 female actors. Andrea and Richard are enjoying their fifth consecutive holiday at the same hotel apartment on a Greek island. Their peaceful holiday, by the quiet side of the pool, is disturbed by towels unnecessarily reserving sun loungers, and the unwanted arrival of some not-so-quiet guests. These changes to their routine shake up their idea of what they expect from a holiday, and take everyone a little out of their comfort zone! Details on how to obtain the performance licence are in the book.

The Changing Room is a two-act comedy play for 5 male and 3 female actors aged from twenties to sixties. The officials' changing room is a sanctuary for football referees on Saturdays. The old pavilion is out of action, so the cricket umpires make use of the changing room on Sundays. A problem? Not really; except for a few misunderstandings and some skeletons in the closet! Details on how to obtain the performance licence are in the book.