What to do with a collection of beach toys? Write a toy story, of course!
ACT ONE SCENE ONE
Blackpool beach on a calm sunny day
Green Man, angry, snarling, waving his arms.
“Hey you! Over here!”
Green Man
Little Yellow Blob, sobbing.
“Where am I?”
GM & LYB
Green Man
“Blackpool beach. Washed up, just like me. Been tangled in seaweed for weeks. Couldn’t be in a cooler place than Blackpool. Who’s that over there?”
Little Yellow Blob, not sobbing any more.
“Oh, that’s BEN098 from Alien Force. Saw him surfing the waves the other week. Weird dude. Never has much to say. Pity about his hand. Hammerhead got it.”
BEN08
Hammerhead had his hand
Umbrella Girl
“Hi there! I’ve lost my keys. Can I join the party?”
Umbrella Girl
Little Pony, galloping along the sands, shaggy mane blowing in the breeze.
Little Pony
“Neigh! What a journey. Those white horses were a bit fierce during the storm. On my way to Southport. Not a chance! When the tide turns I might make it across the Ribble, or Morecambe, or Isle of Man. Never know where you’ll end up. Anyone want a ride?”
Little Pony
Green Man
“Ooh yes, please! I’ve always wanted my own little pony.”
Umbrella Girl
“I’m going to hitch a lift in Hot Wheels. So awesomely wicked. I guess it took a wrong turn somewhere along the way.”
Hot Wheels
Little Yellow Blob
“Hmm – got choices to make. Either on the back of Sid the Driftwood Serpent or Elliman’s Embrocation. I could easily shuffle inside and use my back-end as a bung.”
Sid
Elliman’s Embrocation
Green Man
“What about you BEN08?”
BEN08, grunts
“Here comes my lift.”
Thundering along the beach, Dilly Dinosaur ambles up to the group.
Dilly Dinosaur
Friends reunited chat about their hopes and dreams.
The cast – friends reunited
Will they stick together or go their separate ways?
Da da dah da daaaaaah …….!
END OF ACT ONE