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Sub Contract - Actor’s Script Edition
£6.99
A razor‑sharp Scottish satire where a simple workshop job spirals into political absurdity.
The official Actor’s Script Edition of Bob Davidson’s fast-paced, darkly comic one-act play.
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About the Script
Subcontract is a sharp, satirical comedy set in a struggling joiner’s workshop in the Scottish Highlands. Dougie and Jessie are barely keeping their business afloat when a mysterious government phone call sends them into a panic — have they finally been caught by the Inland Revenue?
Their fears take a surreal turn when Mr Cooper arrives with an outrageous proposal: to secretly build a nuclear submarine entirely out of MDF. What follows is a brilliantly absurd collision of bureaucracy, desperation, and political farce.
This Actor’s Script Edition presents the full text of Bob Davidson’s award‑winning one‑act play, making it ideal for performers, students, directors, and anyone exploring contemporary Scottish comedy and satire.
Also available as a full‑cast audio drama: Purchase the audiobook here.
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Why You'll Love This Script
- A brilliantly absurd one‑act satire with sharp, fast-paced dialogue.
- Perfect for actors preparing scenes, auditions, or comedic character work.
- Ideal for students exploring modern Scottish theatre and political farce.
- A tight, punchy script that rewards bold performance choices.
Edition Credits
Author: Bob Davidson
Editor: Barry Robertson
Edition Design: The Grey Hill
Publisher: The Grey Hill
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