Free Monologues

The monologues listed here are free to perform, so please help yourself.
If you do perform any of these, I would love to know how you got on, so do drop me a line.

Cereal Complainer
Kath, (40s) defends her behaviour after her teenage son storms out.
(1 minute)

Goodbye Bill
At the garden funeral of his children’s pet rabbit, a father takes the opportunity to deliver some painful truths.
(1-2 minutes)

The Hand of God
Dave reminisces about a happy event.
(2-3 minutes)

An Honest Mistake
Nadia, an impressionable teenager (14) explains her recent behaviour to her headteacher.
(2-3 minutes)

Autumn? Don’t Get Me Started
Derek is an elderly gentleman, having a little rant.
(2-3 minutes)

The New Normal
Jayla is 15 and has recently been taken into care following the death of her mother.
(2-3 minutes)

The V Word
Dr. Akula makes an appeal on behalf of The BLOB
(2-3 minutes)

Acceptance Speech
An office cleaner receives an unexpected award.
(3 minutes)

The Noise
Mandy (20s) waits to be interviewed by the police. She questions her actions and tries to work out why she did what she did.
(3-5 minutes)

Swan Song
Penny’s love of swans helps her come to terms with the truth about her relationship.
(4-5 minutes)

Storytime
Doreen, an embittered teacher, tells a magical story to her young class.
(4-5 minutes)

Filmed Examples

Audrey’s Bin 
Audrey is a spinster in her 60s, having a spot of bother with her neighbour.
(1 minute)

A Summer Tragedy 
“… on the hottest night, of the hottest week, of the hottest year on record – and without any warning, you do this to me, just when I need you most.”
(2 minutes)

Megadeth 
Not only does Charlie have a new heart, s/he seems to have new personality too.
(2 minutes)

The Illusionist 
Shirley has accidentally crashed into her husband’s car.
(6 minutes)

Anne Boleyn – Living Statue 
A living statue is angry after witnessing something she would rather not have seen.
(8 minutes)

The Great Train Robbery 
Carol remembers her sister, and her part in the a robbery.
(8 minutes)