Sketch Title
Description
Length
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Based on the story of Paul and Silas in prison (Acts 16:16-40), as told by Gaius, the Philippean jailer who has travelled from Greece especially. Includes free earthquake at every performance!
5 mins
1
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A modern rewriting of the popular parable (Luke 15:11-32). Includes special effects and leads to a tear jerking finale.
5 mins
5
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Based on the parable of the Good Samaritan. Markus Spencer interrupts his recuperation to tell of his mugging on the Jericho Road and to stress the importance of loving your neighbour.
5 mins
1
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A Tribute to Whoopi Goldberg
Our most asked for sketches of all time, featuring... well you'll just have to wait and see. Great for a secular audience, with plenty of laughs.
2x 4 mins
8
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Camp Living Water
A boy writes home from a Christian holiday camp. Cast includes a chef, a cute dog as well as a bear and several mosquitoes.
4 mins
6
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Based on Matthew 25:34-40. God telephones to arrange a visit: but the visitor isn't quite what's expected.
5 mins
2
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50's style Hymn Medley
Skinheads and denim clad 'lads' form an unlikely barbershop quartet singing 'O how I love Jesus' and 'Amazing Grace'.
6 mins
4
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Take a Stand
Based in an American soda shop, this musical features a strong message throughout, for all ages, about taking a stand for God. In wide-stage format... with whipped cream and a cherry on top!?
40 mins
11
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Back to the Scripture
Essentially Take a Stand Part II: again set in a soda shop, but this time stressing the importance of God's Word. Has powerful closing scenes, and would be suitable for an evangelistic service.
30 mins
10
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Not a retelling of the classic Tolstoy novel, but a 40-minute meditation on the effects of war and the hope for peace through the victory gained by Jesus' death. Interspersed with reports from Kate Lady speaking to General Schwartzspices in Zaire, Mary of Bethany in Ephesus and Simon in Jerusalem. A powerful message, with time for contemplation. Multimedia presetation/OHP masters are provided in PowerPoint'97 format.
4 x 5 mins + meditation
4
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More Coffee Please
This script tackles the issues of exploitation, fair-trade issues and justice. Taking place in the court room, Mr Rich and Mrs Fair battle it out, discussing topics about baby milk supply to the Third World, using Fair Trade products and boycotting companies who exploit workers.
~30 mins
7
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A script for Easter. The church minister is on trial - and the court is in session. A procession of witnesses fails to offer any proof that Easter is special, and it's left to the minister to prove he's not lying when he states 'Easter is special because Jesus is alive'.
30 mins
8
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The Old Russian Shoemaker
A modern day retelling of a traditional story. Suitable for all year, but has a Christmas theme. Notice of 2 months in advance is required as we have to build a new set each time!
25 mins
10
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Based on the classic Smith & Jones sketches, these five short sketches are used in the Advent period, the last being on Christmas Day, answering the question: "So what is Christmas all about?"
5x 3 mins
2
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Yes! Jonah took a camera along with him on his travels, and he comes exclusively to share his slides with you. Guaranteed to be better fun than your average holiday slides: see the inside of a whale!
5 mins
2
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This is a script for a fun weekend, with a couple of introductory acts for school work, in the lead up to the weekend proper (two sessions on a Saturday, then Sunday morning service). If you want more details, including artwork, please email us.
10x
3-7mins
4-5
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