Description

The One-Act Play Bundle is not just a collection of plays; it reflects Australian culture and artfully addresses themes that resonate deeply with young audiences. Each play within this bundle is crafted with care, blending humour and poignant messages that encourage audiences to reflect on their own experiences and the world around them.

The plays explore issues such as identity, belonging, cultural differences, and the complexities of modern parenting.

Little Red Meets the Dingo is a hilarious slapstick play that touches on single parenting and serves as a cautionary tale for the digital age, highlighting the perils of social media interactions. It cleverly juxtaposes a fairytale setting with serious contemporary issues, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. The comedic elements provide a light-hearted contrast to the underlying message, ensuring that audiences are both amused and enlightened. Does Little Red have the smarts to get away from the Dingo, or will she walk right into his trap and endanger herself and Granny?

Goldisocks and the Three Koalas gives an insight into the pressure children feel when their parents live their unfulfilled dreams through them. The humorous yet poignant narrative allows young audiences to connect with the characters on a personal level, reflecting on their own experiences and desires. Will Goldisocks and Baby Koala find a way to fulfill their own dreams and break away from their parents’ stereotypical expectations?

Foreigners in Oztralia is a farce set in the Australian outback that plays on cultural misunderstandings that occur when an upper crust couple from the UK book an Australian outback adventure. They experience a hilarious culture shock that throws them right out of their comfort zone and educates them on outback living, Australian culture and wildlife.

Can Anybody Hear Me? shines a light on the often-overlooked emotional struggles experienced by an only child who has trouble communicating with her constantly quarrelling parents. Sarah’s toys come to life one night and each offer their advice to ‘fix’ Sarah’s problems based on their differing personalities, ultimately causing Sarah’s deep-rooted issues of loneliness and miscommunication to come to the surface.

Jacqx Melilli’s plays are popular for performing at Eisteddfods, theatre festivals and for school visits by travelling drama troupes.