ALIEN RESEARCH
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In a Galaxy far far away, on Planet Varney, some time in the future... Captain Skirt from the Alien Research Unit has just returned from his journey to Planet Earth. Earth was abandoned by its population some time ago, after all the trees were destroyed, and life was no longer sustainable. A colony of people from Earth is now living on a planet called ‘Vif’. Captain Skirt has returned from his mission with an interesting discovery: Books! In order to study the contents of the books that he has brought, the Head of the Alien research unit brings each book to life. They reveal fascinating information about the ‘aliens’ and what life was like on Planet Earth.
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(The length of the play can be shortened by leaving out one or more ‘books’/scenes.)
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Cast List:
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Planet Varney Alien Research Unit:
Mr Floc
Captain Skirt
Head of Alien Research
Grand Councillor
Planet Varney Council member 1
Council member 2
Other Council members
BOOK 1:
Patty whippet – dog trainer
Colin the dog
BOOK 2:
Gary Ramsbottom - chef
Assistant chef
BOOK 3:
Werlock Pfones - detective
Dr Whatsup - his assistant
Lady Agatha
Prof. Oily Carty – diamond thief
Old lady
BOOK 4:
Mr V. B’rainy – maths expert
BOOK 5:
Dictionary word readers (up to 8)
BOOK 6:
Prince Alarming
Princess Zen
Queen Alarming
Hairy monster
BOOK 7:
Fashion reporter
London Filton – fashion ‘victim’
Catwalk models
Jonny Greenfinger – fashion designer
Hoodie models
BOOK 8:
Betty builder
Bert builder
Hairdresser
Customer
Driving instructor
Learner Driver
Several roles can be doubled up and all cast can be Council members for final scene.
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This play is based on suggestions from the children in my drama group, one of which was to include a body-less head! This is now my most popular children's play! Thank you to the TMA31 children's drama club for their ideas!
