BRIDE AND SEEK
Scene 1
Narrator walks on stage, stands center stage
Narrator: Welcome to our Year 8H English Production, “Bride and Seek!” This is a story of
tragedy, of love, of heartbreak and of betrayal. A story of a young and playful bride, oh so
innocent, and a troubled woman, blinded by jealousy.
Hanna laughs evilly backstage
Narrator is surprised from the cackle
Narrator: Now join us, some 350 years ago for the wedding of Lovell and Lilliana!
Narrator exits
Scene 2
Enter Priest and Lovell
Pause 5 seconds
Lilliana and her father walk down the carpet hand in hand
Priest: Dearly beloved, we are gathered here on this joyous day to celebrate the holy unity of
Lilliana and Lovell.
Priest: Dearest Lilliana, do you take Lovell as your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and
health, till death do you part?
Lilliana (bored): I do… I guess.
Lilliana yawns
Priest: And do you, Lovell, take Lilliana as your lawfully wedded wife, in sickness and in health,
till death do you part?
Lovell: Not even death could keep us apart, my love!
Everyone says “awwwwwwh”
Priest: Then, we shall start with a dance!
Lovell: Care to dance, my love?
Lilliana (unbothered): umm…fine.
They start dancing, lasts 5 seconds
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Lilliana: ugh! This is soooo boring! Let’s play hide and seek instead!
Priscilla (under her breath): She is such a brat! If I had the chance to dance with Lovell…
Priscilla sighs romantically
Priscilla (getting an idea): Well, what’re we waiting for? Let’s begin!
Scene 3
Lovell claps happily
Lovell: Oh joy! This should be delightful!
Lilliana: Ok! I’m so excited! Just start counting, honey!
Lilliana is thinking
Lilliana: hmmm… You should count to…1000!
Lovell: My love, isn’t that a bit high? How about 100?
Lilliana is disappointed
Lilliana: Hmph! Fineeee.
Lovell sighs in relief
Lovell: Okay! I’m starting!
Lovell: 1…2…3…4…5…6…
Checks to see if she’s gone
Lovell: 47! 48! 49! 50!
Narrator comes on
Narrator: Meanwhile Priscilla and Lilliana were having the time of their lives.
Scene 4
Priscilla and Lilliana enter
Lilliana: Priscilla! Where do I hide?! See! 1000 seconds wasn’t too long!
Priscilla smiles evilly
Priscilla: Lilliana dear, how about we check the attic? There’s bound to be somewhere to hide
there!
Lilliana jumps for joy
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Lilliana: Oh wonderful! You’re absolutely right-
Priscilla: Shut up and go! You’ll get caught unless you hurry!
Priscilla and Lilliana run off stage and then back on
Lilliana looks around for a hiding spot
Priscilla notices the chest
Lilliana: Oh no! We were wrong! There’s nothing here!
Priscilla: Lilliana, honey, how about this chest?
Priscilla points to the chest
Lilliana: Oh! How lovely! You always were so smart!
Priscilla flips hair
Priscilla: I know.
Scene 4
Footsteps in the distance
Lovell (From backstage): Ready or not! Here I come!
Priscilla: Hurry! Hurry up and get in the chest!
Lilliana: Okay!
Lilliana smiles and hops into chest
Priscilla slams it shut and locks it
Priscilla: MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Finally! After years of enduring her wretched face! Smiling
happily with my one true love! How dare she?! Well, no matter! Now, she will stay locked up in
that chest until she takes her very last breath! Never again will she get in my way!
Lilliana is completely oblivious
Lilliana: What did you say?
Priscilla rolls eyes
Priscilla: Nothing hun! See ya later! Mwah! Toodles!
Priscilla skips away, humming
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Scene 5
Lovell turns around
Lovell: Lilliana! Lilliana my love? Where have you gone?
Lovell looks around desperately
Lovell: WHERE ARE YOU?!?!
Lovell: My love, without you I am nothing! Life is pointless! I’d give anything to see your
delicate face again!
Priscilla enters and goes up to Lovell to comfort him
Priscilla: Oh darling! Don’t you worry, you don’t need her anyways! Not when I’m here!
Lovell pushes her away
Lovell: Get away from me with those crocodile tears! You were always jealous of her, I know
you were! I bet you wanted this to happen!
Priscilla stomps angrily, runs away crying
Scene 6
Lovell: JOHN! JOHNSON! Get over here NOW!!!
John runs up
John: Yes sir! Here sir! Reporting for duty!
Lovell: Where. Is. JOHNSON?!?!
John: On his way sir! Forgive him sir! He ain’t the brightest!
Johnson approaches slowly
Johnson: Heyyyyy wassuuuppp? How ya doin?
John and Lovell face palm at the same time
Johnson: Whoops! I mean Heyyy wassuuuup? How ya doin sir?
John shoves him
Johnson shoves back
Johnson: Oi don’t you shove me!
John: Well don’t act like an idiot then!
Johnson shoves him
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John shoves back
Lovell sighs in disapproval
Lovell: Oi! You two! Shut up and go find my wife!
Both stop and go dead silent
Johnson sneezes
Johnson: Oi! Why’d you not bless me?
Shoves John
Johnson: And you too! Don’t you know that’s rude?
Lovell looks furious
Johnson: Oh chill out bro, it’s not like anyone died!
John shoves him
Johnson opens his mouth to speak
Lovell: SHUT IT!!!
John and Johnson exit
Johnson giggles
They shove each other
Lovell face palms
They scare Lovell
They run away giggling
Scene 7
Johnson: Oi! John what’re we even supposed to be doin?
John shoves him
John: Oi you idiot! We’re lookin for Priscilla!
John: Oi Priscilla!
Johnson: Where ya at luv?
Priscilla enters
Priscilla: What’d you two idiots want?
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Johnson: I dunno. Ask John, he’s the smart one.
Priscilla crosses arms
John: Come with us! Lovell wants you.
Priscilla blushes
Priscilla: Ooo I wonder what it is?
Johnson: OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOo
John shoves him
John: Lovell’s married you idiot!
Scene 8
Lovell on stage already
Lovell: Where are those two idiots?!
Enter Priscilla, John and Johnson
John: Here sir! Apologies sir! We found her!
Lovell face palms
Lovell: Get that evil witch away from me!
John shoves her off the stage
Johnson: Chill fam, you wanted us to get her!
Lovell: NO! You incompetent moron! Find my wife! You know? Lilliana!!!
Johnson shoves John
Johnson: I asked you what we had to do, you idiot!
John shoves him
John: No you idiot! You should’ve known.
Starts bickering
Lovell: Get out right now!
John and Johnson turn to walk away
Lovell: AND FIND LILLIANA!!
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Scene 9
John and Johnson run off stage, scared
Johnson: Oi mate, what’re we lookin for this time?
John shoves him
John: We’re lookin for Lilliana, stupid!
Johnson: Well where is she?
John: We don’t know, that’s why we’re looking for her!
Johnson finds a book, inspects it carefully
John: What are you doing?!
Johnson: Maybe she’s under it!
John: Oh yeah, why don’t you check inside of it too?!
Johnson: Oh yeahhh! You’re right! Now I see why they call you the smart one!
John: No, you idiot! I was being sarcastic!
John shoves him
Johnson: Well she may not be in it but she could be under it!
Johnson looks under the book
Johnson: She wasn’t.
John face palms
John: Why don’t we check over there?
John points off stage
Johnson gets distracted by a mirror
Johnson: Oh hello there, how are you doin, handsome?
John: Who on Earth are you talkin to?!
Johnson: I dunno, but boy is he handsome!
John walks over to Johnson
John: That’s you, you idiot! It’s a mirror!
Johnson: Ohhh! Well d’you think maybe Lilliana is in it somewhere?
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John looks at him to symbolize he means “no.”
Johnson: You’re right, she’s probably behind it.
John grabs his arm and pulls him off stage
Johnson: No! Wait! Just let me check!!
Scene 10
Johnson: Well, we couldn’t check behind the mirror, can we at least look in the attic?
John: No way anybody’s in there, but if it’ll get you to shut up, then fine.
Johnson jumps for joy
Johnson: Yay!
They go to the attic
John: Oi mate, I’m gonna wait outside, cause’ this is right pointless.
Johnson looks around a bit
Johnson: Oh look! A chest!
Johnson opens the chest
Johnson gasps, faces the audience
Johnson: Shhhhhhhhh!
Johnson runs out
John: What are you doin, dummy?!
Johnson: Shush! Someone’s sleepin in there.
John face palms
John: How did I get stuck with a partner like you?!
Scene 11
Lovell and Baron sit on Sofa, mourning
Lovell: I need her in my life!
Baron: I need her to bring money into my life!
Lovell: She was everything I ever wanted!
Baron: I could’ve bought everything I ever wanted!
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Lovell: My soul would’ve been full of joy!
Baron: My bank account would’ve been full of money!
Lovell sobs loudly
Baron sobs loudly
John and Johnson run on stage
Lovell looks hopefully up at them
Lovell: Did you find her?!
Johnson: Well, no, but we did find this!
Johnson pulls out the mirror
Johnson: Would you look at how gorgeous that man is?!
Lovell goes back to sobbing
Johnson: Do you not like it? Y’know mate that really hurts my feelings!
John: Oh shut it you numpty!
Johnson shoves him
John shoves back
Johnson shoves again
John shoves back
Scene 12
Narrator: They stayed like that for a good few hours and only stopped for dinner. Afterwards,
they had all given up the search. All hope was lost. They just lived out their days mournful and
upset. Lovell spent his days crying alone in his room and the Baron sobbed about his lost
investment. John and Johnson were as crazy as ever, and Priscilla spent her evenings imagining
what life would’ve been like if Lovell had loved her instead. She spent some time regretting as
well, for all she ever wanted was to be loved. What a tragedy, huh? Everything seemed dark,
hopeless, until one day, a maid went into the attic to clean, and he decided to clean the old
wooden chest, as it was looking a bit dusty, you can imagine his reaction when he was poor
Lilliana in her final resting place.
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Scene 13
Maid walks on stage and starts cleaning
Maid opens chest
Loudly gasps
Maid: Oh my goodness! All these years… Stuck in this chest? In this very attic? How guilty
everyone shall feel…I must inform Lovell at once!
Maid runs off hurriedly
Scene 14
Lovell on stage, sleeping
Maid runs on, frantic
Maid: Sir! Sir! I’m terribly sorry to wake you, but-but it-it’s urgent!
Lovell yawns, rubs eyes
Lovell: What could possibly be so urgent that you had to wake me from my beauty sleep?
Maid: Oh it’s- it’s terrible! It’s horrible! I- She-
Lovell: Just spit it out already!
Maid: She’s dead!
Lovell: Wh-who’s dead?
Maid lowers his head, voice turns into a whisper
Maid: Lilliana…
Lovell goes deathly silent
Lovell (Under his breath): Take me to her…
They go off stage
Scene 15
Maid: She’s in there…
Maid points to chest
Lovell walks silently to the chest
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He opens the chest slowly
Sighs sadly
Closes chest slowly and leaves
Lovell: Prep the body for the funeral… I’ll handle the rest.
Maid nods, starts to walk towards chest
Lovell: Oh and maid,
Maid turns around to face him
Lovell: Thank you. Truly.
Maid smiles sympathetically
Maid nods, walks to chest
Lovell exits
Scene 16
Lovell and Father Jack on stage
Lovell: All the expenses have been taken care of.
Father Jack: Very well, sir, the funeral is to be held where you were married all those years ago,
and it shall begin early Tuesday morning.
Lovell nods
Lovell: Thank you, Father Jack, if you’ll excuse me now, I must get my rest.
Father Jack: Of course, sir. Enjoy your evening.
Lovell exits
Scene 17
Lovell: Oh John, what am I to do? The funeral is tomorrow!
John: Uhh… Sorry sir? I don’t know what to say sir…
Lovell rubs eyes, tired
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Lovell: John, you don’t have to call me sir, you know? We’re just a couple of old fools now, no
point in useless titles.
John: Sorry si- oops…
Lovell smiles warmly, but sad in his eyes
Lovell: You know something, John? I’ve always considered you my closest friend. My only friend
now.
John: I’m honored, Lovell. I always hoped one day to become friends.
Lovell: I’ve been to strict with you, boy. I should’ve been kinder. You’re a brave soul John, and a
smart one too.
John: You’re too kind, old friend. I thank you dearly.
Lovell waves hand in dismissal
Lovell: Don’t mention it. You’re excused now, John. You should get some rest. You’ve a long day
ahead of you, and I need at least one of us to be stable for it.
John smiles, chuckles to himself.
John: You should get some rest too. The events of tomorrow require full mental presence, and
immense focus. Best of luck to you, Lovell. Thank you for this.
Lovell: Likewise, buddy.
John smiles and walks off stage
Lovell follows shortly after
Scene 18
Father Jack stands in front
Lovell next to Father Jack
John and Johnson next to Lovell
Priscilla on the other side of Father Jack
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Father Jack: Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in order to mourn the death of and
celebrate the life of our dearest Lilliana. We have all and shall all suffer greatly from this tragic
loss. I’d like to call up some important people to say their goodbyes.
Lovell sighs
Lovell: Where do I start? Well, she was the love of my life, my muse, the very reason I lived. The
hope of seeing here again one day is what kept me alive all these years. I’m deeply hurt by her
death, but I must admit, I am strangely relieved. For at least now I know she’s in a better place.
Father Jack: Thank you for that beautiful speech. Priscilla? Would you like to go next?
Priscilla: Lilliana was my best friend. I loved her with all of my heart. She was my soulmate! We
did everything together, since we were two years old! We’ve never been apart. We were
supposed to grow old together!
Priscilla fake cries
Priscilla: I-I can’t do this!
Priscilla runs away fake crying
Father Jack: Take all the time you need, dear. This is hard on all of us. John? Johnson? Would you
like to say a few words?
John walks up
John: Pssst! Johnson! Get over here! Now!
Johnson yawns
Johnson: Alright, alright! I’m comin!
John: Dearest friends, dearest family
Johnson: And Priscilla…
Johnson rolls his eyes
John: Lilliana was probably the most fun and joyful little human I’ve ever met. I know how much
boss cared about her. How much so many people cared about her. What a horrid way to go, huh?
Johnson: It was MURDER! What if it was Priscilla the whole time?!
John: Shut it you idiot! Don’t be stupid!
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Priscilla: What?! N-no! I-I didn’t do anything ! I swear! How dare you accuse me of such a thing?!
I’m innocent!
Priscilla runs away crying
Lovell face palms
Lovell: Just what I needed. Just leave, you two. Leave me alone with my grief!
John and Johnson leave
Scene 19
John and Johnson catch up to Priscilla
They stop, and try to catch their breath
John: Oi! Wait up!
Johnson: How do you run so fast?!
John crosses his arms, looks very serious
John: We want to have a little chat with you.
Priscilla: Haven’t you tormented me enough?!
Johnson: Come on then luv, it’ll only take a minute.
Priscilla: Ugh! Fine! One minute.
John: Priscilla, we have a few questions to ask you. Number 1-
Johnson: Did you kill Lilliana?!
John face palms
Priscilla: No! I didn’t.
John: Question 2!
Johnson: What’s your favorite color?!
John shoves him
Johnson shoves back
Narrator walks on
Narrator: 1 hour later
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Priscilla: OH. MY. GOD. Fine! I killed her! Will you PLEASE just SHUT UP now?!?!?!
Johnson: YES! I knew it!
Johnson does a victory dance
John: Johnson, you idiot! Stop being happy, she’s still dead!
Johnson: Oi don’t be such a party pooper!
They argue more
Priscilla slowly slips away while they argue
John: Oi where’s Priscilla gone?
Johnson: I don’t know, you idiot!
John: Why did you let her leave?!
Johnson: Me?! It was your fault!
They continue bickering
Narrator comes on
Narrator: This is where our story ends, with Priscilla running free, Lovell still crying, the Baron
rolling over in his grave, and of course, John and Johnson shoving each other and arguing to
their hearts content. Thank you for watching, we hope you enjoyed!
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