Bring Laughter to Your Theatre with David Tristram's "Little Grimley" Plays

Are you looking to add some humor and charm to your theatre's lineup? Consider the "Little Grimley" series by David Tristram! These beloved comedies capture the hilarious misadventures of a small amateur dramatic society. The short plays are easy to stage, character-driven, and perfect for community groups. Perform two together or on their own. Don't miss the chance to delight your audiences with these timeless gems.

Little Grimley - Saving The Planet
David Tristram
Short Play, Comedy, Present Day
2M, 2F
When Little Grimley Amateur Dramatic Society is challenged by the local council to reduce its carbon footprint, Chairman Gordon comes up with a cunning plan to raise funds for some new low-energy theatre equipment. But as usual, things never quite go to plan.
Will saving the planet end up ruining their whole world? Or could there possibly be a miraculous intervention from Mother Nature?
David Tristram
Short Play, Comedy, Mystery/Thriller, Contemporary
2M, 2F, 1M or F
Anxious to cash in on the public's appetite for detective dramas, the Chairman Gordon writes a whodunnit. But in a bizarre twist he then finds himself embroiled in a real-life murder mystery that threatens to put him behind bars. The quarrelsome quartet have been in some sticky situations over the years. But can they possibly get away with murder?

Last Tango in Little Grimley
David Tristram
Short Play, Comedy, Contemporary
2M, 2F
Membership of the local amateur drama society has dwindled to four. Time for dramatic action. There's only one thing that sells tickets these days - sex. But how will the locals react to the promise of a sizzling sex comedy?
All is revealed in this fast-paced comedy of an Am-Dram in trouble. David Tristram's hilarious play requires only the simplest of props and no scenery.

Last Panto In Little Grimley
David Tristram
Short Play, Comedy
2M, 2F
This is a sequel to the tremendously popular Last Tango in Little Grimley and features the same characters. Even though this is a stand-alone story, societies who haven't yet produced the original might care to check it out first. Indeed, running both plays together makes for a full and very entertaining evening.

The Fat Lady Sings in Little Grimley
David Tristram
Short Play, Comedy, Contemporary
2M, 2F
Gordon, Margaret, Joyce and Bernard are back to tackle yet another threat to their survival -- this time in the shape of a rival am-dram, newly-formed in their village, determined to upstage them with an award-winning musical.
The querulous quartet pull together to devise an ingenious military-style plan that doesn't, well, go quite to plan. When their subterfuge is discovered by the rival society's psychopathic front-of-house manager, he's none too pleased. Add in a few emotional complications for Gordon, and things look a little grim for Little Grimley. Could this finally be the end of their society? Don't be so sure. It's never over... until the fat lady sings.

Little Grimley Presents Strictly Sex Factor on Ice
David Tristram
Short Play, Comedy
2M, 2F
The Little Grimley Amateur Society are faced with yet another threat to their very existence. Reality TV shows have ravaged their Saturday night audiences, which in their hey-day used to occasionally reach double figures.
Never one to take these things lying down, Chairman Gordon has devised a cunning plan to compete head-on -- their very own live Saturday night blockbuster, combining the best of all the other formats. All they need now is an audience, some contestants, four judges, a mirror ball... oh yes, and some ice.
 
Lockdown in Little Grimley
David Tristram
Short Play, Comedy, Contemporary, New Millennium/21st Century
2M, 2F
In a time of lockdown, the Chairman Gordon calls an emergency meeting, complete with social distancing, to discuss his idea for their next production when restrictions ease - a touching love story set in a hospital, with all profits destined for the NHS. But based on their previous efforts, will the NHS actually end up worse off?