Who We Are
TLC Creative is a writing and creative partnership of three experienced authors specialising in pantomimes, play scripts, sketches, merchandise and services for theatre, performers (both amateur and professional) and corporate clients.
Our plays and pantomimes have been used and performed by hundreds of groups all over the world (from the UK to the USA, from Canada to Cambodia, from France to the Falkland Islands, from Austria to Australia and from the Netherlands to New Zealand).
We are also happy to undertake bespoke commissions to write material or create products to your specific requirements. Just contact us with details of what you are looking for and we will do the rest!
Remember, many of our titles listed on this site are published through Lazy Bee Scripts and are available to read online for free, so you can ‘try before you buy’! Just follow the links, where given, throughout this site.
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Find out more about the experienced creative team that make up TLC here.
October 2023
David and Steve are celebrating the recent publication of their sequel stage adaptation of 'Allo 'Allo, written in collaboration with fellow local thespian, Dave Pibworth and with the support and backing of the David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd Estates. 'Allo 'Allo 2 -...
May 2022
We've been rummaging in our files and rediscovered 3 previously unpublished sketches. Shortly to be available on Lazy Bee Scripts - The Ministerial Address, Appropriate Clowning and Home Improvements.
September 2021
It's been a bit of an odd year with the ongoing COVID pandemic impacting live performances. We have however written and published a few new titles including a shorter smaller cast version of Cinderella.
Cinderella – the short small cast version
Cinderella lives a life of drudgery, bullied by her horrible Ugly sisters and her only comfort is her pal Buttons! Prince Charming is holding a ball to meet his bride to be. Can this be the chance that Cinders has been waiting for? A short small cast version of the popular tale!
Sleeping Beauty
A magical tale of Fairies, true love, curses and spinning wheels!
The Princess Rose is about to celebrate her eighteenth birthday and the end of the long-standing curse put on her by the evil fairy Malicia. The future looks bright… but the wicked fairy is not to be thwarted
Can Rose’s friends Nurse Nelly Nutmeg and Court Jester Jingling Jerry save her?
Aladdin: The short version
A cut down, one act version of the popular Aladdin story written for a small cast and simple / minimal set and props.
The traditional tale featuring a reduced cast of just Widow Twankey (who also narrates), Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, the wicked Abanazer, a Slave of the Ring and a magical Genie of the Lamp.
Can be performed by as few as four actors with doubling.
Laughing through curtains
A short play set behind the curtains at a comedy club.5 Performers. 2 F, 3 MRunning Time: 21 mins approx
Alice and the Cold Case
A detective on administrative leave and a reporter with everything to prove have to team up to solve a cold case that no one really cares about. The only question is whether it will make their careers, or end them...5m 5FRunning Time: 70 mins approx
A Merry Lyttle Christmas
Susan Steadman wants a Christmas like she had when she was a little girl – Susan Lyttle. She invites her brother and his family to Christmas Dinner, but not everyone has the same experience of Christmas as Susan...4m 4fRunning Time: 30 mins approx
The Regency Match making match
It's the final ball of the season and the last chance for the Regency gentry to find their perfect partner. The commentary follows the events of their attempted matchmaking in the style of a football (soccer) match.5M, 3FRunning Time: 11 mins approx
Appropriate Clowning
A clown new to the profession seeks advice from a veteran performer.2 PerformersRunning Time: 1.5 mins approx
The Ministerial address
The Education Secretary outlines the department’s new policies in a press conference.3 PerformersRunning Time: 3 mins approx