8 M 4F 3M/F (15 actors in total)

The story is about Flute the dog and his adventures to rescue his master Woody the Kings Toymaker who has been imprisoned by the Wicked Baron Von Blitzen. The Baron came to power after the mysterious disappearance of the king.

Time is against Flute for if he cannot rescue Woody in 24 hours the Baron is going to marry the king’s daughter; princess Vashmi, and proclaim him self-king. If that happens then the whole land will be plunged into misery because the Baron is only at his happiest when everyone around him is miserable. Anyone caught smiling smirking or giggling is immediately arrested. The Baron especially hates children.

When the Baron finds out about Woody’s attempt to overthrow him Woody is arrested by the Baron. Flute and Gladys the Housekeeper escapes by jumping down the Village wishing well, but the Baron cuts the rope leaving them both stranded but being a wishing well it has magical powers which Flute and Gladys are pleased to make use of. But things are not as straightforward as they thought and they are met by other more nasty magic powers. Hiding in the underground passages.

Characters

Flute, the dog. (The lead role!) Male or female, needs to be agile

Gladys, the housekeeper. Female/male any age (dame-type character)

The Baron - the villain. Male, any age

The Scumdums - the Baron’s incompetent gophers. (Written as a son and his mother!)

Woody, the toy maker. The hero.

The Prison Cook . Female

The Wishing Well Fairy. A Fairy with attitude. Female. ( can be the fairy as well )

Princess Vashmi - the heroine. Female

Sergeant of the Baron’s guard. Male, 40 plus

Guard

Prisoner 1

Prisoner 2

Prisoner 3

Prisoner 4

Prisoner 5 (camp)

Rabbit, a toy brought to life!

Teddy, a toy brought to life!

Dolly, a toy brought to life! Female

Soldier, a toy brought to life! Male any age

(The Prisoners and the toys can be the same actors)

Vicar (see Prisoner 5)

Minor none speaking roles for adults or children which can all be doubled up

Zuds (nasty magical creatures who infest tunnels)

Villagers

Soldiers

Rabbits

King (walk on part - no dialogue)

Production notes are available including original music.

Royalty fees for amateurs, £35 per performance. The cost of a single script £8, including postage. Licensed electronic scripts £45 (Printing restricted to the production) For further information contact terryhammond@me.com