A fall from grace can mean landing with an almighty bang. Tommy has gone from being on the box to filling the bins, and when he recalls an article in a magazine at the turning point of his fortunes, it leads him to make drastic decisions.
A comedy monologue, written and performed by Peter Halpin.
Many thanks to Emma for writing in with her suggestions of the character's occupation and story location.
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Music by Liosound
Love is electric and revenge is shocking. When childhood sweethearts Iain and Catherine are driven apart as part of a feud between their mothers, Iain takes it upon himself to make sure nobody can stop sparks flying between them now that she's back in town.
A comedy monologue, written and performed by Peter Halpin.
Music by Liosound
Decent, hard-working town park gardener Dale experiences the full force of the butterfly effect. Not a typhoon, but a whirlwind turn of events from one silly drunken escapade. He's not the person he once was... and he's not the only one.
A comedy monologue, written and performed by Peter Halpin.
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Music by Liosound
Manners don't cost anything, they say. Delivery driver Simon pulls over for a break during his rounds and recalls some of his customers foibles and failings, delivering more than you might expect...
A comedy monologue, written and performed by Peter Halpin.
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Music by Liosound
Reputation is everything. At least that's what Jeremy has always thought. Now a widower, he's even more concerned he'll get branded with that tag as word gets round he's sad and lonely. A chance meeting and an unexpected misunderstanding with a senior local gives Jeremy what he sees as an ideal opportunity to lose the label and be the talk of the town... but is it really what he wants?
Not everyone is cut out for karma. After reading an article in the newspaper, Henry Willock recalls moments of his school days and a particular teacher, Mr Granger.
A comedy monologue, written and performed by Peter Halpin.
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Music by Liosound
The party has come to a close, the chaos has died down and the previously pristine house is a mess. Andy assesses the aftermath of his son's 5th birthday party, recalling memories of his own childhood birthday parties and reflecting on the one that's now turning him to the whiskey.
A comedy monologue, written and performed by Peter Halpin.
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Music by Liosound
As the lyrics of Baz Luhrmann's song 'Sunscreen' say, "advice is a form of nostalgia". For Nicholas, his Dad's dating advice is more notorious than nostalgic, and he's determined not to turn out like his neanderthal Father.
A comedy monologue, written and performed by Peter Halpin.
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Music by Liosound
