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Our artistic director, Neil Pugmire, also works as a professional
writer. Here’s some of his work:
 50 SEASONAL SKETCHES
by Neil Pugmire
50 Seasonal Sketches
, was published by Kingsway in September 2002 and has already sold 1,700 copies around the UK and abroad. It includes sketches for use in church services, youth clubs and evangelistic occasions
throughout the Christian year. There is tried-and-tested material for use from Christmas to Easter, from Mothering Sunday to Remembrance Sunday. A separate section also contains material for family services, weddings, baptisms and youth groups.
According to the publishers: “Neil Pugmire is an experienced sketch
writer and this, his first published collection, will delight drama groups on the lookout for new material. The sharp wit, sense of irony, and poignancy of the dialogue will enable the biblical
message to be communicated in a fresh and powerful way.”
For a sneak preview of some of the sketches, click here.
You can order copies of the book direct from the publishers, Kingsway, here. Or you can contact The Well, 116-118 West Street, Fareham (01329-318731)
 THE ADVENTURES OF THE
J TEAM by Neil Pugmire with Sue Hodge
This resource for school assemblies and holiday clubs is based on the drama serial The Adventures of the J Team, which was performed by Top Cat Theatre Company in
1998. The script was published by the Bible Reading Fellowship in April 2003. The
10-episode futuristic sci-fi serial is an allegory of the Christian gospel, in which good fights against evil - and good triumphs in an unusual way. It parallels the story of a God who chooses to save
us just when we least deserve it. Each episode comes jam-packed with games, crafts, songs, prayers and activities for use in school assemblies, lessons, holiday clubs or Sunday School.
For more details about this book and Top Cat Theatre Company’s performance of the script, click here.
 LAUNCHPAD
by Neil Pugmire and Mark Rodel
Neil and co-author Mark Rodel were also
commissioned by the Bible Reading Fellowship to
produce a new book of family services. The Launchpad concept has already been tried and tested in St Jude’s Church, Southsea, and Tangier Road Baptist Church, Portsmouth. The Launchpad book includes drama, liturgy, original songs, activities and outlines of talks to help churches
produce a uniquely child-centred worship experience. The serials include: God’s Heroes (the time-travelling adventures of Billy and Bertie), Living Together (four puppets work out what it means to
live in community) and Jester’s Tales (Chester the Jester recounts life in the court of King David). It is published in January 2004.
For more details about this book and Launchpad services, click here to reach the Launchpad website
Neil Pugmire also offers a unique
scriptwriting service to order. You tell him what message you would like to get across, or what kind of audience you would like to reach, and he will write you
made-to-measure drama unique to your own situation. Previous clients have included: the Anglican Diocese of Portsmouth, Scripture Union, the Children’s Society, Release International and
Christian Aid. For details of the costs involved, ring Neil Pugmire on 023-9289 9673 or contact him c/o St Jude’s Church, Kent Road, Southsea, Hants, UK.
Full-length plays
Christmas sketches
Evangelistic sketches
Easter sketches
Sketches for youth clubs/students
Other sketches for church audiences
Serials for children
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