DUOLOGUES
LEAVING
by Philip Jamieson
Suitable for Grade 1
Stage directions
Cam and Lou have been best friends since primary school. Cam is sitting in their favourite cafe when Lou arrives with a surprise present – but with it comes some unexpected news.
Excerpt
Lou
Hello, Cam! I’ve brought you a present.
Cam
(Surprised) Oh, thanks. You shouldn’t have. You do know that my birthday is not until next month, don’t you?
Lou
Of course I do. Think of it as an early birthday present.
Cam
(Confused) Okay.
Lou
Go on then – open it. Then I can tell you a good place to keep it.
Cam unwraps the present. It is a framed photograph of Lou.
Cam
(Surprised) It’s a photograph of you, Lou, and in a lovely frame too. And, (even more confused) you’ve signed it!
Hints & tips
- This duologue is ideal for Grade 1 exams – but can also be used at other levels.
- Either of the characters Lou and Cam can be male or female.
- You will need a framed photograph wrapped up as a present as a prop.
- There are lots of contrasting emotions to develop in the duologue.
- Use a table and two chairs to represent the meeting in a cafe.
- You can add other props too if you like.
