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Smile (Campton)

Short Play, Drama  /  5w

In thirty years Grandmamma has not allowed any man to enter her house, forcing seclusion on Mamma and her twin girls. A young man comes into their lives and Grandmamma is made to face her repressed feelings of guilt and both twins are thwarted in the…

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Period
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary

In thirty years Grandmamma has not allowed any man to enter her house, forcing seclusion on Mamma and her twin girls. A young man comes into their lives and Grandmamma is made to face her repressed feelings of guilt and both twins are thwarted in their plan to elope with the young man. Mamma finally asserts herself, offering the twins new freedom and some sound advice.

F5 (20s, 50s, 70s)

  • Time Period 19th Century
  • Setting

    A garden

  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Licensing & Materials

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Authors

David Campton

David Campton's agent has passed in recent years. Concord now act as the agent. We can license his works freely to the amateur market, provided there is not professional interest. No changes permitted. Cuts or the like to check with Steven Greenhalgh (UK)
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