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Cell Block 33

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Cast:

Prisoners:

Carla -

Nicole -

Yasmine ‘Yas’ –

Andi –

Cash –

Whitney –

Newbie 1 –

Newbie 2 –

Inmate 1 –

Inmate 2 -

Guards:

Ms Stella Sullivan -

Mr. Mitchell Watson -

Mr. Rajan Chandra -

Mr. Joe Strang -

Mr. Boris McKenzie -

Therapist – Mr. Moorland -

Extras:Victim – Kate –

Edited By George Streather (Director) and Nazish Hussain (Assistant Director)

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Pre Show – Joe patrols up and down the balcony whilst Boris walks up and down the centre of the stage. A few prisoners hang around in various places on the stage giving the audience evil looks.

Scene 1– Marie

Watson and Chandra enter with the 3 newbie’s.

Watson : (to the prisoners) Oi Ladies, fresh meat!

Watson starts to walk out but Chandra is day dreaming.

Watson: Chandey… Chandey… Chandey!!

Chandra: Ow sorry, I wasn’t listening.

Watson: Pay more attention Chandey!

Chandra: It’s Chandra sir.

Watson: It’s all the same isn’t it! Come on let’s leave them to it

Chandra: Bye ladies enjoy your day and may I just say how wonderful you all look in your outfits and...

Watson: CHANDREY!

Chandra: Coming Sir.

Chandra runs after Watson and exits.

Carla and her gang start to surround the newbie’s in a rotating circle. Carla steps forward so she’s face to face with the 3 girls and circles them as well. Yasmine hides behind other Newbie’s and isn’t noticed by Carla.

Carla: Oy! You (To newbie 1) what you in for?

Newbie 1: (Confidently) Murder!

Carla: Hmmmmm ... (Looking pleased) what about you?

Newbie 2: (Embarrassed) Drink driving!

Carla and her gang start to laugh, when Carla stops laughing her gang stops laughing except one who Carla looks at and she stops.

Carla: Listen yeh, this is MY territory, I rule this place no one else!


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All the newbie’s look scared

Carla: Do you understand me?!

No one reply’s

Carla: (Gets in one of the newbie’s faces, angry voice) I said do you understand me?!

All the newbie’s: YES, YES DEFINITELY!

Carla: Just a few rules so you don’t get in my way! When I arrive for meals, you move out the way, if I ask you for something, you give it to me and if i say something funny, you bloody laugh. And if you don’t do any of these, your dead meat! GOT IT!

All newbie’s shake their heads up and down.

Carla: Good, enjoy your stay losers! And watch it!

Welcome Song

Carla and Gang leave followed by the other prisoners. Only the 3 Newbie’s remain on stage.

New 1: Well they seem nice!

New 2: Shut the hell up would you. God how we gonna survive in this place.

New 1: Yea, (Looking at Yasmine) and how come she missed out you?

Yasmine: (Scared) just lucky I guess. New 1: What you in here for anyway?

Yasmine: Murder!

New 2: (looking her up and down) you don’t seem the type.

New 1: (laughing) Welcome to the murderer’s gang

Yasmine: No, I didn’t. I’m innocent. It wasn’t me, I’m not meant to be in here, I didn’t murder anyone!

New 1: Yea, sure you didn’t!

Yasmine: But I didn’t! I wouldn’t, I couldn’t.


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New 2: So what happened?

New 1: Yea, how can you get nicked for something you didn’t do?

New 2: Oh come on…

Yasmine: I was just walking home and I heard this scream, so I run over and find this person lying on the floor. She was still alive you see, so I knelt down and held her and she died in my arms. The next thing I know there’s Police all around me and they arrested me. (Crying) They put me in here and I didn’t do it. I honestly didn’t do it and I’m going to be stuck in here for life. It’s not fair!

New 2: Look, maybe someone will find something!

New 1: Or if you did do it you deserve to be in here!

Yasmine: But I don’t. I just tried to help. I don’t deserve to be in here. What the hell am I going to do?

New 1: You just have to keep your head down. If that Carla hears about it, she’ll probably kill you. She really does look vicious.

New 2: Stop it would you! That isn’t helping.

Watson, Joe and Boris walk into the room.

Watson: Right you two, (To Newbie’s) go with Joe and Boris. You, what’s your name?

Yasmine: Yasmine sir.

Watson: You come with me. The Governor wants a word.

They all exit in opposite directions.


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Scene 2 – Logan

Governor’s office; Ms Sullivan (the Governor) sits at her desk looking very bored and wants something exciting to happen. Boris enters the room.

Boris: You wanted to see me Governor?

Sullivan: Yes I did McKenzie, please take a seat and please, call me Ms.Sullivan.

Boris: Oh! Ok you can call me Boris if you like?

Sullivan: (Sniggers to herself) I’d rather not thank you. (Gesturing to chair) Please take a seat.

Boris: Thank you Ms. Sullivan (Sits down)

There is an awkward silence, which makes Boris uncomfortable. Ms Sullivan finally starts to speak.

Sullivan: Ok I’m going to get to the point and tell you why I’ve sent for you.

She stands up from her desk and starts to walk around the room.

Sullivan: You have been working for us for a while and according to Mr. Watson…….

As soon as she says Mr. Watson, Boris jumps out of his seat and becomes excited like a puppy

Boris: MR. WATSON!!! What did he say about me? Did he say he was impressed with my skills? Did he say I give him sharp answers in best training? Or did he say how much I remind him of himself in his younger days?

Sullivan: (Said sarcastically) Let me think ummmm NO (gets serious) He actually said you’re a show off and that you are nothing but a useless pathetic little swine that does nothing but follow him around all day.

Boris: (shocked) Mr. Watson said that?

Boris is shocked, gutted and then bursts into tears. Ms. Sullivan comforts him by putting his head on her chest and holds him.

Sullivan: There, there my little soldier; it will be all right, Ms. Sullivan will make everything better. (She starts stroking his hair.)


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Boris: (Boris starts sobbing like a pathetic little child) I just wanted him to like me Ms Sullivan, is that too much to ask?

Sullivan: Of course not McKenzie; I tell you what, if you do something for me I will say nice things about you to Mr. Watson. How does that sound?

Boris: Ok, if it makes him think I’m special!

Sullivan: Oh, he does think you’re, (Sarcastically) ‘SPECIAL’.

Boris: What do I need to do?

Sullivan: (Ms. Sullivan is still stroking his hair) Oh nothing much. All I want you to do is find some dirt on one of the prisoners and then come tell me and then we can spread it around the prison! Yeah, that would be fun since there hasn’t been anything fun for ages?

Boris: but, but …. That’s against the rules! They don’t tell us to do that in best training. What if Mr. Watson finds out, what if……

Ms. Sullivan smoothly puts her finger on Boris mouth so he knows she wants him to be quiet

Sullivan: You do want to make me happy don’t you McKenzie (Sexy tone of voice)

Boris: (Boris is hesitating) but…. but…. Mr. Watson? What if he…

Ms. Sullivan feels Boris’s hand

Sullivan: Oh my goodness!! You poor dear, you’re shaking like a leaf, let me help you relax.

Boris: Look Ms. Sullivan now that I know Mr. Watson doesn’t like me for some reason, I am going to do my best to impress him and I cannot screw up any more, so I am sorry but the answer is…..”

Boris cannot remember what he was saying as Sullivan starts to give him a shoulder massage.

Sullivan: You know, young man, I always gets what I want! (Said in a sexy, demanding way)

Boris: Oh I bet you do Ms Sullivan!!! (Boris is enjoying the massage)

Sullivan: You do want to make me happy and make me tell Mr. Watson what a good boy you are, not a useless pathetic little swine, - don’t you?

Boris: Ohhhhhhhhh YES Ms Sullivan!!! (Boris is REALLY enjoying the massage!)


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Sullivan: Than get out of here and find me some dirt on one of the prisoners you naughty boy!

Boris: Ohhhhhhh myyyy god yes, yes, yes! (He pulls out his note book with a pen and runs off)

Watson and Yasmine enter the office. Ms Sullivan goes back to her desk and sits down.

Watson: We got a newbie!

Sullivan: Oh, I see and what’s her name?

Yasmine: My name is Yasmine!

Watson: (Shouting at Yasmine.) Only speak if the Governor asks you to speak you stupid piece of….

Watson was about to hit her but Sullivan interrupts him so he stops himself, he smiles at the Governor

Sullivan: It’s ok Mitchey; I will let it slide for once.

Watson: As you wish Ms Sullivan (he said it in a nervous tone and smiles at Sullivan as he’s got a crush on her)

Sullivan: Well Yasmine, I don’t know why you’re here and I do not really care. All I ask of you is to behave and keep your nose clean. Now before Mitchey, sorry Mr Watson, takes you to your cell, I just wanted to warn you about Clara, she is one of worst inmates we have. Now any questions?

Yasmine: What’s the food like?

Watson: CRAP! It tastes like crap, and looks like crap because it is CRAP!

Sullivan: Ok then that’s all I got to say; Mr. Watson please would you show our new guest to her cell..

Watson: My pleasure Ms Sullivan, ok you, get a move on now. I don’t have all day!

Watson pushes Yasmine a bit and they both walk out of the scene.


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Scene 3 - Sathma

Girls sit around the therapist’s room waiting for Mr Moorland to arrive.Moorland walks in the room and sits down. He takes a deep breath and begins to speak.

Moorland: Hello ladies, who wants to start us off today? Is there anything anyone wants to share?

Andi: I had toast for breakfast, with jam on top, yummy....

Moorland: Thank you Andi but that's not quite what I meant. Last session we were talking about respect.

Whitney: Yes I loved that session!

Andi: Oh Whitney, can you stop flirting with Mr. Moorland and stop talking about respect. (Sarcastically) We can always see it when we’re in our cells, (To Audience) especially between Carla and Nicole.

Nicole: Oy, if you gotta say something just say it out loud, init!

Carla: I’m getting bored, can we just carry on.

Moorland: Yes! So we were talking about respect. How to get it, what it means and how we feel about it. Has anyone had any thoughts?

Nicole: (Aggressive tone) Yeah. We don't have it and it’s never going to happen.

Carla: (towards audience) I swear I just said I’m getting bored so why is he carrying on this respect thing?

Moorland: And why is that?

Carla: Cause we're nothing but criminals now. (Looking at nail tips not actually interested)

Whitney: I’m not a criminal!

Nicole: Oh just shut up!

Moorland: That’s not true; you’ve all got a second chance!

Carla: Oh Really? You think anyone is going to give me, (Pointing at herself) me a chance when I get out of here? You're dreaming man!


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Andi:(looking confused) Now it’s about dreaming? (To audience)

Moorland: You have to earn a second chance. Start by learning respect, you know what they say; respect is the key to success.

Cash: Yeah well somebody stole the key.

Andi: (really confused) Now it’s about a key (Itching her hair)

Whitney: Considering your history, are you sure it wasn't you?

Cash: Are you accusing me of nicking stuff?

Nicole: (Laugh out loud) I swear that’s why you're in here?

Cash: Mistaken identity. dahh

Whitney: Tell it to the judge.

Cash: I did!

Nicole: Yea, after you bloody nicked his wallet.

Cash: Say that to my face in it!

Nicole: Ok. Bring it on!

Nicole and Cash start to walk towards each other

Moorland: Ladies, LADIES! Keep it together. Look, I know you're angry but fighting each other is not going to help (separates girls)

Nicole: (aggressive tone) Oy don’t touch me - just stay away before I smack your head off!

Moorland: Calm down Nicole. Fighting will get you nowhere; try to do something else other than fighting.

Andi: There’s not much else to do though. We haven't got Sky, no internet and no BBM.

Carla: Why the heck am I even in here?

Nicole: Guess what, now I’m bored and (Looking at Carla) fed up with this dump.

Carla: You saying it’s a dump coz I’m here?

Nicole: Yea! Now shut the hell up!


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Carla: Are you like telling me to shut up?

Nicole: Yeah I am, do you have a problem with that?

Carla: I do init!

Moorland: Alright ladies cut it out here - and I was saying do something positive about it. Look, that's the end of the session today but maybe next week we can talk about writing a letter to the Governor about conditions? We can try to make a positive change.

Whitney: (To Moorland) Aw I don’t want this to end!

Andi: Uh huh. Maybe she'll buy me that pony I wanted as well.

Whitney bursts out laughing

Carla: Whatever

Nicole: You lot just die!

Nicole and Carla storm out in opposite different directions.


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Scene 4 – Navina

Yasmine has been dismissed from Ms Sullivan’s office and is now being taken by Watson to her new cell. Yasmine walks slowly through the corridor looking around.Watson turns around and looks at Yasmine with an aggressive face.

Watson: (Angry tone.) Come on there! Walk a bit faster, don’t dilly dally.

Yasmine gets scared on hearing Watson’s angry voice and quickly stops looking around; instead she looks down and starts to walk faster to catch up with Watson. Watson angrily holds Yasmine’s arm and pulls her to walk at the same speed as him. Once they reach the cell, Watson lets go of Yasmine’s arm and kicks open the cell door.

Watson: Right, come in then

Watson goes inside the dark cell and tries to find the light switch.

Yasmine enters while the lights are being switched on. She hears a noise.

Yasmine: What’s this weird noise?

Watson: What noise?

Yasmine: Can’t you hear it! It’s like someone’s breathing heavily and it’s coming from this direction.

Yasmine points and moves towards the direction, from where she could hear the noise. The noise gradually gets louder. All the lights are fully on now. Yasmine stops walking towards the direction and gazes at the person who is sleeping and snoring in front of her.

Yasmine: Who is she! (Shocked)

Watson: Oh, that’s who you’re sharing this cell with.

Yasmine: What…but…

Watson: Shut it and no moaning. At the moment all the cells are taken, so you’ll stay here till we find you another cell… which will take us a while. (Pause) Right then! (To Nicole) Come on, wake up you lazy git.

Watson walks over and pulls down a blanket over the bared window.

Watson: And what have I told you about covering this window up!


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The snoring stops and Nicole gets up instantly, although, with just half of her eyes open.

Watson: Wake up you slug!

After yawning and stretching, Nicole opens her eyes fully and stares at Yasmine, who is standing just a few steps away from her.

Nicole: Who is she? And what do you want? (Kisses her teeth and gives evil looks to both Yasmine and Watson.)

Watson: Say hello to your new cell mate – Yasmine!

Nicole: Ugh, what, that’s not fair, why’s she in here, put her in with Gracie or someone!

Watson: Now you know why we don’t put anyone in with Gracie! I don’t want any fuss in here. Okay?

Nicole: (Aggressive face) Listen, I aint sharing my room with anyone. Move her somewhere else.

Watson: Shut up. This was decided by Ms Sullivan to put Yasmine with you for the meantime. So she’s staying right here, and that’s final.

Nicole: Argh. But..., If…

Watson: Err, no ifs and no butts. (Watson turns around and starts walking towards the door.)

Watson: Now settle in and I better see you two for the drill at 11 sharp!

Watson leaves the cell. Yasmine walks away from Nicole’s bed and goes to her luggage. There is a moments silence after Watson leaves. Nicole is still sitting on the bed staring at Yasmine with an annoyed face.

Nicole: Why you in ‘ere then ‘ey?

Yasmine: I don’t know why I’m in here. It just wasn’t my fault! (Soft voice)

Nicole finds Yasmine a bit strange and keeps on staring at her with an evil/annoyed face.

Nicole: What? What did you say? (Whispers to herself) What’s she on about? Ugh, whatever… (Giving her evil looks.)

Nicole lies back on the bed, facing the ceiling. Yasmine takes one of her reading books out and sits down on her bed that is placed opposite to Nicole’s bed. On


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seeing this, Nicole gets a little surprised and quickly jumps out of her bed and approaches Yasmine, with her face leaning over her book.

Nicole: (Almost screaming) Oh my God! You like reading as well!?

Yasmine gets freaked out on hearing and seeing Nicole and jumps a little on the bed and drops her book.

Yasmine: (Quivered voice.) Oh... Yeah I do! (She picks up the book from the floor.)

Nicole: Oh my God! Spud! No one in this prison reads, they’re all dumb!

They both spud each other. Both the girls seem excited, especially Nicole, she liked the fact that they both like reading. Nicole now changes her attitude towards Yasmine, she finds her a nice person. Nicole sits down on the floor and crosses her legs in front of Yasmine and looks up at her.

Yasmine: I really do like reading; I guess you do too, sorry what was your name?

Nicole: Nicole.

Yasmine: Ah that’s such a nice name!

They both settle down and start to get friendly. Nicole’s face seems even more excited.

Nicole: Have you got any other books in there?

Yasmine: Yea, borrow one if you like?

Nicole: (smiles) thanks! (Excited tone) And yeah I love reading too; I loved reading since I was a kid. Every time I was bored or wasn’t in the mood for anything, I just used to get a book out and start reading and I never used to realise how quickly the time used to fly by. And you know, even when my parents used to fight, I used to rush to my room and just quietly read, ignoring them. (Her voice quivers a little and softens down.) But now … (pause) … it’s not the same (looks down, lifts her legs up and puts her arm around them.)

Yasmine: (Gasps) Oh my god, are you serious!? I have the same case!! Oh my God, I can’t believe this!

Nicole: (Looks back up – facing Yasmine.) (Shocked.) What. No way! You mean … you too? Your parents also...

Yasmine: Yeah, I know exactly how you feel. I’ve gone through that rough phase as well.

Nicole: (Sighs) Anyway let’s not talk about this. I haven’t got any more books with me anymore.


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Yasmine: Well if you ever want to borrow mine you can. Just whenever you feel like reading, ask me if I’m around or just take it from the pile over there.

Yasmine gets up from her bed after handing a book to Nicole. Meanwhile, Nicole, who is sitting on the floor, flicks through the book.

Nicole: Really?! Cool, thanks!

The buzzer for the inspection rings.

Nicole: Uh damn it, its 11 already; (Talks to herself), wow time went fast for the first time!

Yasmine: What was that buzzer for?

Nicole: Hey, Yasmine …

Yasmine cuts through Nicole’s dialogue.

Yasmine: Just call me Yas! (Smiles at Nicole)

Nicole: (Smiles back at Yasmine.) Yeah, Yas, come let’s go, that was the buzzer for the inspection.

They walk around the stage and walk down to the court yard.

Nicole: You see that guard over there … (Points at Mr Chandra who is standing in his own little world.)

Yasmine: Oh … over there? (Points and scrunches her eyes.) That one? Oh yeah, yeah, what about him? He looks arrogant to me.

Nicole: Yeah him! And no, no, no. he’s the nicest one out of all these guards! That one there, (Pointing to Watson), he’s a right stuck up git and that one (pointing to Boris), he’s always sucking up to Watson and that one (Pointing to Joe), he’s a good one. Anything you need under the counter like; just ask him. Come on we better go mix in with the others.


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Scene 5 – Nazish

All the girls stand around the stage, where Watson and Chandra are standing. Whilst, Watson and Chandra are talking amongst themselves, Nicole sneaks Yasmine away with her, as she’s not keen on the inspection, and they get away.

Watson: Alright Ladies shut your gobs! (All the girls stop talking)I don’t have enough time to waste on this inspection, so that’s why you’re going to be inspected by Mr Chandra (Chandra waves at the girls and they start laughing, which makes Watson angry) SHUT IT! I have more important things to do as I have a very important meeting with Ms Sullivan (He starts smiling)

Carla: (shouts out from crowd) I bet it is VERY (exaggerate ‘very’) important.

Girls start laughing and so does Chandra

Watson: (Looks at Chandra) Think that’s funny, do you?

Chandra: I’m so sorry, I didn’t-

Watson doesn’t let Chandra finish what he’s saying and storms off

Chandra: (smiles at the girls) well now that the drama queen’s gone, let’s carry on. So, what were we supposed to do again? (Looks really confused) Oh yes, the inspection thing followed by some PE. Please listen up ladies, would you mind awfully, standing in nice three neat rows, quick as you can now.

Carla: (sarcastically) Okay, watch us make the prettiest lines ever Mr Canda!

Chandra: Oh my gosh, Carla, do you still not know how to say my name? IT’S CHANDRA! Let’s just try that shall we. On the count of three would you all mind just shouting ‘Chandra’ as loud as you possibly can, then we can all get it right. Ok? One, two, three!

All girls: (Shouting) CHANDRA!

Voice off stage: KEEP THE BLOODY NOISE DOWN!

Chandra: Well that was absolutely fantastic. Well done everyone. Yes rather good.

Carla: Who chose your name Mr Chandra! (Saying name slowly to prove she said it right)

Chandra: It was my dear father actually; you see he was named Chandra too.


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Carla: Not very good is it!

Chandra: Well at least it’s better than Boris.

Girls burst out laughing.

Chandra: Now, enough of this nonsense, let’s get this check over and done with before Watson comes back, otherwise all of us will be in an awful lot of trouble.

Carla: (does a sarcastic laugh) did you not hear where he said he’s going, Ms Sullivan’s office! (Pause) He won't be coming back for a while. (All the girls start laughing)

Chandra: (daydreams) Ah such a lucky guy he is. (Stops daydreaming) Now come on, didn't I tell you girls to get in a nice line? Come on then…

Girls get into 3 lines

Chandra: Alright, would you all mind emptying your pockets please.

Carla: What’s the point? We don’t have anything; you people don’t even let us keep cigarettes.

Chandra: I’ll tell you what, if this inspection goes smoothly, and I have no more trouble; I will give you girl’s lollipops. How about that?

Girls start to giggle

Carla: Oh my god! Your such a waste man, but you got yourself a deal.

Chandra: Okay good. But please don’t call me names, it hurts my feelings.

Carla: Sorry Chandry

Chandra: Oh, really!

Carla: Chandra!

Chandra begins the inspection, checks everyone’s pockets.

Chandra: Come on girls, now for your favourite part, EXERCISE!

All girls moan but start exercising in a dance routine with tune

Chandra: (getting emotional) oh my gosh, that was absolutely fantastic. Even though I promised myself I wouldn’t cry, I just can’t help it (sniffs)

(Crosscut)

Nicole sits on her bed and Yasmine walks up and down their cell room.


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Nicole: (looks up at Yasmine) what’s up with you?

Yasmine: I don’t get it, why are you so relaxed about sneaking out of the inspection I mean-

Nicole: - Oh shut up! Nothing will happen. You know Mr Chandra, he’s a nice guy but he lives in a fantasy world. He doesn’t know about anything that goes on in here, and even if he does, he’s too dumb to understand. So stop worrying, and seriously stop walking up and down, it’s making my feel giddy. Just sit down.

Nicole takes out beers from under her bed.

Yasmine: What’s that? (Starts to worry)

Nicole: Ah, here we go again. Relax already. (Opens up a beer can) You know, whats his name, Joe - he brings us these. So it’s okay. You’re such a worrier (nods her head in shame)

Yasmine: Whoa, seriously? Joe, actually brings you things like this?

Nicole: (sarcastically) No, they just let us run out of here every now and then and let us buy things like this. You didn’t know?

Yasmine: (does a sarcastic laugh) hahaha. You’re so funny. Well, if that’s true, and one of the guards does bring you beer, then just pass one here.

Nicole: Oooh, good girl gone bad eh?

Laughs and chucks a beer can to Yasmine, and takes a sip of beer herself.

Nicole: Ahh, this reminds me so much of the good times. Being out, being free, and doing what you wanted and when you wanted.

(Pause)

Yasmine: (starts thinking) I hope you don’t mind me asking but how did you get in here?

Nicole: (She snaps at Yasmine) Sure, like I’ll just tell you every single thing about me shall I?!

Yasmine gets up, goes and sits beside Nicole on her bed, after seeing her eyes water, Nicole moves towards her.

Yasmine: Come on, you can trust me. I won’t tell anyone- and even if I wanted to, who would I tell? Let’s face it; I’m not really liked around here.

Nicole: (sniffs) Hmm, that’s true (pretends to laugh) Well, around 4 years ago, me and Carla (pauses) …you know Carla right?


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Yasmine: Yeah I do (looks and sounds confused) But you and Carla ….I swear you guys hate each other, don't you?

Nicole: Just listen will you? (Getting a little angry)

Yasmine: But I don't get it-

Nicole: (angry tone) WHAT'S UP WITH YOU? I SAY ONE THING; YOU ASK A MILLION QUESTIONS AND THEN YOU-

Yasmine: Calm down. Okay, trust me I won't say a word at all. Just go on…

Nicole calms down


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Scene 6 – Michael

Nicole: Me and her were such good friends, we used to do everything together. Suddenly she just completely changed. And it all started on that day, that day…..

Flashback

Nicole is sitting at home when Carla bursts through the door.

Carla: That stupid girl, cheated behind my back…with my boyfriend, he cheated on me, me and it’s all that idiots fault, that Kate. (Paces up and down quickly)

Nicole: What are you going to do then?

Long pause, Carla realises something and turns round to Nicole.

Carla: Let’s go scare her.

Nicole: I told you he was a no good for nothing liar.

Carla: I know Nicole; I should have listened to you. Don’t worry, she’ll get it back hard - and I mean hard. Backstabbing me how dare she, ohhh just wait till I get my hands on her.

Nicole: Carla you’re not going to kill her are you?

Carla: No I’m going to do worse.

Nicole: Please Carla calm down.

Carla: I need to get back at her, she ruined my relationship and (said really sad) broke my heart (Said aggressively) Do you understand!!

Nicole: Yeah, I do… but violence isn’t the way. (Mumbles and looks scared)

Carla: Alright, we’ll just shake her up then? Help me please? I PROMISE (Defining Moment) we won’t hurt her.

Nicole: How about the cheater

Carla: Don’t care, he’s just a guy, doesn’t matter to me. Let’s go!

Both Carla and Nicole leave the house

Nicole: (On phone) Julie just texted me, she’s at the park. (Shows Carla her phone)


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Carla: Right, let’s make the girl pay

Nicole: Carla just leave it, she aint worth it.

Carla: Don’t care, you’re my girl, I respect you but when someone messes with me, I ain’t just going to let them walk over me I need to be strong.

Nicole: Ok, I’ll help you.

Carla: Are you going to do it then!

Nicole: Yeah all right, why should you let this drop, what’s the worst that could happen.

Carla: Exactly, let’s go

Nicole and Carla arrive at the park and see Kate walking home and chatting on the phone.

Carla: Oi you.

Kate: Are you talking to me love, can I help you?

Carla: You can do more than help; you can pay for what you’ve done

Kate: Huh, what?

Nicole: You filthy little brat we know about you.

Carla: Do you have any last words to say? (Carla clinches her knuckles)

Kate: Leave me alone, I didn’t even do any….

Carla interrupts on what Kate was going to say and swings a punch at her face.

Carla: That’s right shut your mouth

Kate grabs on to Carla’s legs and tries to pull her to the ground

Carla slaps Kate

Kate: That’s it...

Kate punches Carla, pulls her hair and kicks her in the chest. Carla falls down to the floor and Nicole jumps in! Nicole punches her, pulls her to the tree, and kicks her in the stomach. Kate picks up tree branch attempts to hit Nicole. Carla pulls a knife out of her pocket and stabs Kate in the stomach.


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Nicole: AHHHHHHH (SCREAMS)

Kate falls to the ground still moving. Nicole is so shocked she just stares at Kate and can’t move.

Carla: (looks at Nicole) Let’s go!

Nicole: I’m going home.

Carla: She got what she deserved.

Nicole: You stabbed her. We said scare not stab, you psycho!

Carla grabs Nicole by the hand

Carla: We need to get out of here! Come on!

Police Sirens ring and a load of armed, police officers approach the girls. Nicole gives up but Carla makes a run for it but is police tackled to the floor.

Court Room

Carla is sentenced to seven years and Nicole is sentenced to five years as Kate survived

Judge voice over: I sentence you Carla to seven years in prison for the stabbing of an innocent girl. I sentence you Nicole to five years in jail for GBH and assisting a stabbing.

Both girls are taken to different police vans and see each other

Nicole: Look what you have done, I hate you!

Carla: shut up

Nicole: I didn’t kill her, I tried to warn you but you never listened!! You promised me, you promised me you wouldn’t do it you liar. I hate you, I hate you!

(Back out of flash back)

Nicole: So that’s what happened. That’s why I’m in here!

Yasmine: But why is everybody scared of Carla, she didn’t murder her or kill loads of people.

Nicole: She lied. She made up all sorts of things that weren’t true.

Yasmine: So why not tell the others?


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Nicole: Coz I made a promise a long time ago that I would never go against her. And unlike her I stick to my promises. I’m going to get some fresh air, hide them would you. (Pointing to beer can and walks out)(Yasmine sits for a moment trying to take in what Nicole just said)


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Scene 7 – Parnyan

All the guards are having tea whilst laughing and making jokes

Joe: Cup of tea for you and something interesting to go with it

Chandra: oh really? I guess it’s for extra flavour!

Joe: Yea, something like that! What about you Boris?

Boris: Naaa I’m not up for anything like that, Mr Watson wouldn’t like it.

Joe: You guys need to know how to have REAL FUN! Changra here have some

Chandra: Its Chandra not Changra if you don’t mind, i just cannot stand people saying my name wrong, it’s frightfully rude. I just cannot stand it!

Joe: Sorry Chandra, i didn’t mean to...

Chandra: Well thats quite alright.

Joe: Any way, bottoms up!

Chandra: Oh i say!

Boris, Joe and Chandra drink the tea with a mixture of something else and it has an effect on them. The three guards laugh and get out of control

Joe: Boris, Boris guess what?

Boris: And what exactly is that?

Joe: Your mums so fat she doesn’t realise when she’s floating on water!

Boris: Oh really, well your mum, she was stuck between a two way door, I mean how massive is that!?

Joe: hahahaha your quite funny but you wouldn’t like it when karma hits you hard.

Chandra: That’s not very nice, it’s extremely rude! Now could we possibly move on to something else please! What do you chaps have in mind in 5 years time?

Joe: International star, you know like Leonardo DiCaprio!

Boris: What you mean the rubbish actor!?

Chandra: I thought he was rather good actually! I think he maby half Indian you know.


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Joe: Whatever! Do think you’ll be here in 5 years!

Chandra: Oh, no. I see myself with a perfect wife, with 7 perfect children and a perfect job. Not possibly still be here!

Joe: Oh really, but you missed out on the bit your wife being blind and not knowing who she’s married

Chandra: That really is rather rude you know Joe!

Joe: Sorry Chandra! Boris why you so quiet? It’s shocking to see you not talking about Mr Watson and how wonderful he is!

Boris: Well I want to have the same status as Mr Watson and doing things very differently, but he’s not willing to give me a chance. I do like him but right now I wish I could spill this tea on his...

Chandra and Joe sees Mr Watson coming and deliberately makes Boris insult Mr Waston

Joe: That’s really shocking to hear, tell us more

Boris: he is the worst creature God has ever created; I mean he looks like medusa, with the entire snakes hissing at everyone they see.

Chandra: He is a rather wonderful boss to us, I don’t understand why you’re saying this!

Joe: Mr Watson always has control over everything.

Boris: Are you all feeling alright, he treats us with no respect, so the next time I see him. I will say no to whatever he demands for and stand up for myself, you all just watch!

Watson: Very interesting Boris, I was about to give you a certificate on how supportive you are of me, since you made it very clear, nope you’re not going to get it.

Mr Watson tears up the certificate in front of Boris and chucks it up in the air

Watson: Now you all pay attention as lunch brakes over...

Boris: But sir..

Watson: Silent now McKenzie! Or i’ll take that badge and shove it up your...


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Ms Sullivan enters the room.

Sullivan: Watson, hmm what a surprise, I thought I would never see you out of your office!

Watson: well… ermm I just came to see if the other Guards were happy!

Sullivan: Wow, I’ve never seen such a wonderful man who cares about his colleges. What a lovely man you are Mr Watson

Watson: Please call me Mitch!

Sullivan touches her hair and plays with it while talking to Mr Watson and acts very sweet

Sullivan: how sweet, Mitchy awwahh. You’re such a sweetheart, cherry-pie.

Watson: yesss stella

Sullivan: I was thinking, cherry-pie would suit you best as you’re such a delight to be around.

Sullivan plays with Mr Watsons tie

Watson: oh stop it; your ever so beautiful Stella!

Sullivan: and you cherry-pie, you make my name sound so sophisticated and hot!

Ms Stella Sullivan’s papers fall to the floor and they both kneel to get it, Ms Sullivan and Mr Watson make eye contact.

Watson: Allow me to pick up your papers, my lady

Sullivan: Such a gentlemen you are

Mr Watson on one knee gives the papers to Ms Stella Sullivan

Watson: is it me or is there a star in your eyes?

Sullivan: So what are your plans for today?

Watson: Well nothing much, but I was thinking we could go somewhere for dinner.

Sullivan: so…

Watson: So… can I take you out for dinner?


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Sullivan: That’s really nice, so your paying for it cherry pie, right?

Watson: Anything you want

Theres a romantic song

After the song, Watson and Sullivan lean in for a kiss and the lights black out.


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Scene 8 -Sara

The bell rings for dinner and all the inmates come marching in a sequence. At one end of the concert hall 3 dinner ladies are standing waiting to serve the inmates with Watson on one side and Boris on the other.

Watson: COME ON LADIES! Chop, chop now get in line and get your slop!

Boris: YEA! You heard him, don’t waste our time!

Inmate: How’s about you just shut it, we don’t take orders from a little man like you.

Watson: Alright then, listen to a big man like me! So - as he said, get a move on!

Inmates: Whatever!

There is a Message on the Tannoy announcement from the Governor for all Guards to see her in her office immediately.

Watson: Come on Boris, Mrs Sullivan needs us.

Boris: But we shouldn’t really leave...

Watson: NO BUTS BORIS, The lady has spoken; we’ll only be 5 minutes.

Boris: You’re right what can happen in those five minutes...

The guards leave unnoticed.

As all the inmates sit down in lines to eat their food .Yasmine walks to the canteen after everyone’s sat down then Carla walks in and over to the canteen followed by Nicole a few moments later. Yasmine looks around the dining hall to see where she can sit, after other inmates showing her that she is not welcome to sit anywhere she slips and falls into Carla.

Carla: What the...

Carla takes a deep breath and looks down at herself, while all of the inmates look at them in the middle of the dining hall in shock whispering to each other and moving away from them, Yasmine is stuck on the spot, really scared and speaking with a stutter.

Yasmine: Oh my god I’m, I’m so, so, so sorry!

Carla: Yea you will be when I’m finished with you, you lil brat...

Yasmine: I didn’t mmm..meaan it!


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Carla: Well I’ll mean every single bruise and cut I leave on your body!

Carla grabs Yasmine by the hair and starts to speak to the other inmates as they gather around.

Carla: New girl wants to know what it’s really like in here, don’t you. (Trying to mimic her sweet voice) She wants to be taught a lesson. I’ll show her one she’ll never forget!

Nicole walks over and pushes people out the way and shouts out

Nicole: Oiiii, why don’t you mess with someone your own size, you good for nothing tart!

All inmates move right back now even more shocked and completely silent to what has just happened. Carla lets go and pushes Yasmine, who falls to the floor hurt, and looks up slowly at Nicole who are now facing each other at a distance in the middle of the hall.

Carla: Excuse me!

Nicole: You heard me, why are you acting like your something big, you worthless, bag of filth!

Carla: Oh so big man decides to speak up now yea, just get out of here before I do some real harm!

Nicole: Oh I get it; the truth hurts, doesn’t it!

Carla: What are you on about you stinking animal?

Carla looks at the other inmates smiling and shaking her head left and right

Nicole: Well I don’t know my dearest friend, why don’t you tell me, or how’s about you tell everyone here how messed up that mind of yours is, how you lied in court about me knowing that you were going to stab Kate!

Nicole’s tone in voice changes to a much softer and hurtful tone

Nicole: How you tricked your best and only friend for a selfish and stupid reason and yet I didn’t think anything bad, coz you meant everything to me and I would do anything I can for you!

Carla: You’re actually the Stupid one! You knew how much he meant to me! How can some random nobody come along and decide to try it with my man, I thought you would understand.

Nicole: I guess what we used to be is no more. Well you know what, I thank god I don’t see you in the same way, coz I’m doing so much better without you.


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Nicole turns around to walk away when Carla mutters a comment about her.

Carla: I always was the stronger and better one, even when we were little girls, people will never change.

Nicole forgets about everything that just happens and thinks about the last words Carla just said and turns around, leaping onto Carla from behind. Here both Carla and Nicole are fighting and ripping, scratching and punching each other on the floor.

Inmates are now gathered around shouting and cheering at both girls on the floor. Watson, Boris and Joe now re-enter the hall, realising what is happening and running in at the same time calling for back up.

Watson: EVERYONE GET THE HELL OUT OF THE WAY!

Watson grabs Carla and Boris grabs Nicole

Watson: SHUT IT!

Girls continue to shout. Chandra enters.

Chandra: (Nice and calmly), Girls please, please girls, girls now you really must be quiet. (Shouts angrily) QUIET!

Everybody stops including the Guards and look at Chandra in disbelief.

Chandra: (Back to usual self) that’s much, much better! Now please all go back to your cells nice and quietly and as quickly as possible please.

The prisoners are still too shocked to move!

Chandra: Quickly now please!

Everybody starts moving again still in disbelief.

The three girls are separated and taken away by Joe and Boris.

Chandra is still standing in the centre of the stage blowing his nose.

Watson: Well done Chandra. That was bloody good work, most unlike you.

Chandra: Well I just cannot stand people talking over me I find it frightfully rude.

Once everyone else has exited the stage, the three girls are taken to the cooling cell. One by one they are led into their individual cells. (which are right next to each other)


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Boris: Well after your clever moves, you guys are locked up in here till tomorrow, no Free time you disgraceful Idiots! I think Watson will be very pleased with me today.

Joe: What a twit!

Both Guards leave the three Women who are sitting thinking and looking down.

THE SONG between the 3 girls.


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Scene 9 – Zahra

Ms Sullivan’s Office: Ms Sullivan and Mr Watson are having a friendly chat.

Watson: Did I ever tell you how amazing you are at your job!

Sullivan: Oh Please Mitchy, you’re too kind. Besides, have you got the paper work I asked you to do?

Watson: Oh ermm...Of course. Come with me madam and I’ll show you exactly where it is!

Watson and Sullivan hold hands and both leave, not realising they leave the door open behind them, whilst inmate 1 and inmate 2 are allowed on parole, realise that Sullivan’s door is left open.

Inmate 1: Oi look, Ms Sullivan’s door is open.

Inmate 2: Well is anyone inside?

Inmate 1: Errrm... (Looks through the door) Nope!

Inmate 2: Go in and see if there’s anything good in there!

Inmate 1: We can’t just go in there!

Inmate 2: What you in here for?

Inmate 1: Breaking and entering!

Inmate 2: Well off you go then! I’ll keep watch and you see what you can find, but be quick.

Inmate 1 starts looking through files very rapidly, whilst inmate 2 is on look out by the door.

Inmate 1: There are files on all of us!

Inmate 2: See what dirt you can dig up about anyone in here.

Inmate 1 comes across Carla’s file and starts the read.)

Inmate 1: Well, well, well! Looks like Carla isn’t little Miss bad girl after all.

Inmate 2: What you on about?

Inmate 1: Well...

Inmate 2: WAIT! I think someone’s coming. Quick, let’s get back to the others.


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Inmate 1 slams file cabinet shut and both run.

The two inmates are back with the others in the recreation room, where everyone is busy doing their own thing. Inmate 1 and Inmate 2 gather round a few of the girls and tell them what they’ve just found out. Whispers go round the group.

Carla: What’s the gossip over there?

Inmate 3: Who cares, probably a load of rubbish anyways!

Carla: Yea I guess. (Looking quite suspicious)

A few of the girls get up and start whispering to the girls seated around Carla, Carla is feeling very left out and slightly nervous as all the girls are now staring at her.

Carla: (Stands Up) WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON AROUND HERE!

Inmate 1: (Viciously sits Carla down.) You best shut your mouth.

Inmate 2: (To Carla) What was it again you’re in here for?

Carla: I’ve told you all before already, (Pause) Murder.

Everyone starts laughing with a suddenly stop.

Inmate 2: (Holding Carla’s neck from the back.) Wrong answer, try again.

Carla gets more and more nervous.

Carla: Okay, Okay, I only stabbed the damn girl, now get the hell of me.

Inmate 1: Uh, not so fast. Now you see; you’ve been a right cow around here. Things are about to change!

Inmate 2: A girl with only one record of stabbing someone has been messing with the wrong bunch of girls.

Inmate 1: Girls! Let’s say we show little miss bad girl, what it really means to be bad.

Freeze the scene with Inmate 2 holding the back of Carla’s head whilst inmate 1 is about to violently punch her, meanwhile everyone else is gathered round cheering and yelling abuse at Carla.

Scene cuts to Yasmine and Nicole


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Yasmine: Nicole, look at this, is this really what you want to happen to your best friend?

Nicole: She’s not my best friend and never will be; no friend of mine would do the things she did.

Yasmine: I know your upset at her and I know you have no intensions of becoming friend again. But there’s no harm in trying.

Nicole: You would never understand how it felt; to see your own friend lie and set you up. It’s all her fault I’m stuck in here!

Yasmine: You’re right! I won’t ever understand, but I do know deep inside you want to go and help her right now. It’s never too late to change things between you two and holding a grudge against her won’t ever change what’s happened.

Nicole sighs and realises the right thing to do. Girls unfreeze, yelling abuse and cheering on inmate 1, who is about to punch Carla.

Inmate 2: PUNCH HER! WHAT YOU WAITING FOR!

Inmate 3: Carla you’re a liar!

All inmates now getting very aggressive.

All Inmates: PUNCH HER! PUNCH HER! PUNCH HER!

Nicole: (Stands Up) STOP!

Everyone stops suddenly and turns around.

Inmate 1: SHUT UP!

Nicole: WAIT! Just listen to me for two minutes.

Inmate 2: Go on then, this better be worth it.

Nicole: (Takes a deep breath) How is beating up Carla, going to solve anything. Don’t you realise by acting this way you’re all only becoming what you hated day by day. Carla was only as petrified as you all were when you first came here. We all made stupid mistakes and tried covering up how scared we were by putting on this fake shield that truly doesn’t need to be there. If you lot feel that the only way left is to stoop to Carla’s level, then were all only as bad as her. I’m sure she doesn’t mean a thing of what she’s done, I mean come on; I should know her better than anyone in here. Just take a second to think about who you all were before you came here

There’s a silence within the group, everyone is left speechless. Watson and Chandra enter.


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Watson: Okay you lot, fun time over; now get to your cells!

Everyone goes without a single word; Nicole and Carla exit last, each looking at each other in disbelief. Carla is now shown in her cell thinking about what’s just happened.

Reflective song played, showing Carla’s true emotions.


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Scene 10 – Rajan

Therapy room, girls sit around waiting for Mr Moorland to arrive. Mr Chandra walks in instead.

Chandra: Good afternoon ladies, how is everybody.

All girls: Fine thanks.

Chandra: Today I will be taking your therapy session.

Carla: Oi Where is the normal Therapist?

Chandra: Mr Moorland has had some family trouble so has had the week off.

Andi: So, you’re taking our therapy session?

Chandra: Well it seems so. Today we will be discussing... Um, what are we supposed to be discussing?

Andi: Relationship Mr Chandra.

Chandra: Relationship, have any of you had any past relationships??

Yasmine: Yes (quietly)

Chandra: umm was it a good relationship?

Yasmine: It was nice.

Chandra: Aw, how lovely, oh I do like a good love story.

Carla: What about you Mr Chandra

Chandra: Oh no, nothing like that. I’m afraid I haven’t found the right one yet.

Cash: I see the way you look at the governor oi oi , we all know you like her!

Whitney: When you gonna tell her?

Chandra: Oh no, I couldn’t possibly. I don’t have any feeling towards Ms Sullivan.

Carla: We all know it don’t try denying it.

Andi: I think she likes you too Mr Chandra

Chandra: Do you really? (With excitement)

Everyone: YES!


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Chandra: Yes, yes I do like her.

Carla: Go tell her then.

Nicole: Yea you should.

Andi: Go, go, go!

Chandra: But I wouldn’t possibly know what to say to her.

Everyone starts speaking at once

Chandra: Hold one, one at a time please girls.

Whitney: You should say she’s pretty.

Cash: Na, say (Over the top) ‘I love you’.

Yasmine: Just say what you think

Chandra: Do I have to go now?

Everyone: YES!

Chandra: Can one of you come with me?

Everyone: NO!

Andi: Wimp.

Chandra: But I don’t know what to say!

Andi starts to write on Chandra’s hand.

Andi: Just say that and you’ll be fine.

Chandra: Wish me luck girls and try not to do anything too naughty whilst I’m gone.

Chandra walks quickly and nervously toward the governor’s office. He arrives at the office and knocks on the door. There’s no answer so he just opens the door and walks in. He glances at Sullivan and starts to read the words of his hand not looking up.

Chandra: Ms Sullivan I need to tell you something no don’t stop me I love you and I always have and I think you feel the same way actually I know you do and I love you and I want to spend long evenings by the fire with you and...


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Chandra looks and sees Sullivan with Watson who she has just been kissing.

Chandra: Oh, I’m terribly sorry I didn’t know you had someone with you.

Sullivan: Oh dear, this is a bit sticky isn’t it. You see Chaudry...

Chandra: Chandra!

Sullivan: Chandra, I’m with Mitch, Watson now. I’m very sorry.

Chandra: (Sad) No, I understand. I’m terribly sorry to disturb you.

Chandra walks towards the door, he opens it, looks over his shoulder at Sullivan, pulls a handkerchief out of his pocket, wipes his eyes and leaves.

Sullivan and Watson freeze for a few moments; look at each other and start to kiss again.


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Scene 11 – George

Joe is sitting in the officers mess room singing along to ‘Singing in the Rain’ on his portable radio. He mimics the dance from the film and Watson walks in followed by Nicole.

Watson and Nicole stand in the door way for a few moments until Watson speaks.

Watson: What the hell are you doing? (Trying not to laugh)

Joe: (Stunned and embarrassed) Oh, sorry sir, I was just, just practicing my routine for the PE session tomorrow.

Watson: But you don’t take the PE class tomorrow!

Joe: No, well, I was working on it for Friday.

Watson: Yes! (Sarcastically) Anyway, Nicole wants a word with you Joe, I said you weren’t busy.

Joe: No, no I’m free.

Watson: (To Nicole). Well I’ll leave you in Joe’s capable hands.

Nicole: Thanks Watson.

Watson turns round and stars at Nicole.

Nicole: (Realising what’s she’s done), I mean MR. Watson.

Watson: Better!

Watson gives Nicole and Joe a disapproving look and leaves.

Joe: Well thank God he’s gone.

Nicole: Joe I need to speak to you...

Joe: Now listen, (Very defensive) I can explain about the beer, see my friend shipped...

Nicole: No it’s not about the beer!

Joe: Fags?

Nicole: No!

Joe: Perfume?

Nicole: Just listen for crying out loud! Right!


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Joe gets up and pours himself a glass of water and begins to drink

Nicole: I’d like to go on one of the Education courses...

As she says education Joe spits out his water in shock! He turns round and stares at Nicole.

Joe: You what?

Nicole: I want to go on one of the Education courses.

Joe: Really?

Nicole: Yes!

Joe: That’s brilliant. Hold on! (Gets note book out of his pocket!) Right, what kind of thing do you have in mind?

Nicole: Well I didn’t pass my A levels, or GCSE’s, or my Assessments or...

Joe: Hold on, hold on. You’ve only got a few years left. Let’s put you down for A levels ok?

Nicole: Ok.

Joe: Right, would you like to do, A level Maths, English, Drama...

Nicole: English! I want to write a book.

Joe: Oh really, what kind of book?

Nicole: A book about my life!

Joe: Right, well, that should be an interesting read! I tell you what; I’ll have a word with the Gov and get you on it ASAP! Ok?

Nicole: Cheers Joe, I owe you one.

Joe: You do and all! Two in fact!

Nicole: What?

Joe: You still haven’t paid for those beers!

Nicole: Oh, sorry Joe. How much was it?

Joe: Fiver!

Nicole: Ok, here you go.

As Nicole hands him the money, Boris walks in.


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Boris: What’s this then, ay Joe? Smuggling to the prisoners? (Getting excited) I’ve got you this time; I’ve waited ages for this and now it’s finally here! I’m going to take this to the top. All illegal I bet?

Joe: Yep, yep they are!

Boris: Brilliant, I’ll probably get a promotion out of this!

Joe: Boris?

Boris: No Joe don’t try and wheedle out of it coz you won’t change my mind.

Joe: Where did you get those fags, (Pointing to shirt pocket.) and the bottle of Whiskey?

Boris: (Not realising) off (Realises) you! Oh my GOD!

Joe: Yes! So unless you want the Gov or Watson to find out about this, I’d keep your mouth shut. Ok?

Boris: (Annoyed) You, you, you. I’ll get you one day you, you! Ahhhrrrr!

Boris storms out

Nicole: Nice one!

Joe: Ta. That’s the way to handle that little, (He looks at Nicole) man. (Pause) Right, get on your way now.

Nicole: Cheers Joe! See ya!

Nicole walks out and Joe lights a fag.


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Scene 12 – Sara, Zahra & George

All the inmates are playing a group bowling session laid on by Mr Sullivan. Watson gives a short speech before they begin.

Watson: SHUT IT! Right, Mr Sullivan has put on this bowling event for one time only so don’t get used to it. She was actually a bit drunk when she booked this equipment, (To self), that was a night and a half! Now i don’t want bowling balls chucked at each other, or hit each other with the pins if you don’t win. Any of that and I’ll, I’ll hit you back twice as hard! Now try not to enjoy yourself to much.

The girls just stand there

Watson: Get on with it then!

All the girls start at once. Nicole and Carla stand next to each other away from the other girls.

Carla: It’d be stupid trying to get in amongst that lot.

Nicole: Yea, it would be if you were on your own.

They look at each other, smile then hold hand and run into the middle of the girls. Everybody else goes into slow motion except from Nicole and Carla who are playing bowling together. Then Nicole freezes.

Carla: I’m starting to realise that being together with everyone even Nicole is not so bad, I actually miss my times with Nicole and I guess I’ve been to big headed to actually admit that I was wrong all along and Nicole wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for me, but there is no going back so I guess I should make the most of these moments.

Spotlight now turns onto Nicole

Nicole: Why wasn’t it like this from the beginning, even though so much has happened, I can’t go back and change things and I really do miss my best friend?, I’m gonna make sure before I go it’s never too late…

Both characters turn to each other with individual spotlights smiling at each other.


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Scene 13 – Parnyan

Yasmine: Hey you, I wanna tell you something

Nicole: Yas, there’s something I also need to talk to you about

Yasmine: Are you alright? You look ill

Nicole: look Yasmine, after what I’m about to tell you, I just want you to know that I will always be your friend and no matter what I will always remember you as a sister.

Yasmine: something is wrong isn’t it, just tell me, please, is it me, are you planning on…

Nicole: Yasmine listen!

Carla and Yasmine look at each other for a few seconds and they both look very upset

Nicole: I’m leaving, I’ve done my time and now it’s time for me to go and make something out of myself

Yasmine: Nicole but… but I’m going to be alone, isolated, depressed

Nicole: No no no, please Yas you’re a brilliant mate and you’ll be fine. You taught me a lot of things I will always remember, no matter where or who I’m with. Please trust me, do you trust me?

Yasmine: I… I… I do but…

Nicole: see your saying it yourself, you don’t’ really need me. You will cope and you do not deserve to be here. Do you understand what I’m saying to you?

Yasmine: wait hold on, what’s wrong with me. I should be happy with what’s happened. I was waiting for this day for a very long time. I’m really sorry. What sort of a friend am I.

Nicole tries to lie to Yasmine about her leaving

Nicole: You know what I’m not leaving; I was just playing around with you. Hahahahaha, GOTTYA!

Yasmine: You idiot! Look what you just put me through

Nicole talking to herself while Yasmine is frozen


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Nicole: I can’t just leave like this, I have to stay and be with her. She’s my one and only decent friend who is caring, loving and an amazing person to be around. I have to do something stupid so that I can stay and be here for her.

Nicole talking to Yasmine

Nicole: You know what I’m going to be back in just a minute, don’t go anywhere.

Yasmine: oh ok, can I come

Nicole: no you stay here and I’ll be back, just like I said so

Nicole Walks off, as she’s walking away she suddenly drops a letter on the floor. Nicole stops half way and looks at the letter and so does Yasmine, Yas mine runs and picks the letter up

Nicole: Yas please give me my letter, I need it

Yasmine: hmmm I would what’s written in this letter, you never get letters.

Nicole: Yasmine please give it to me, you don’t want to read it, trust me!

Nicole struggles to get the letter of Yasmine, but Yasmine reads it

Yasmine: It is true, isn’t it?

Nicole: No it’s a mistake, please

Yasmine: Oh my God, what’s wrong with you? You idiot, you was about to risk all that for me? And not get the freedom you deserve?

Nicole: You’re worth it, that’s why

Yasmine: I might have been very upset before but, now I’m telling you myself go and get out of here.

Nicole: no I can’t I’ve already made up my mind

Yasmine: please, if you stay here I will never forgive myself

Nicole: Promise me something Yas

Yasmine: anything

Nicole: promise me you will keep out from danger, promise me that you will never give up, no matter how worst matters get and finally promise me that you will never forget this love between to sisters. Me and You


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Yasmine: I promise you, but you will need to go out there and show everyone the real you

A song is being sang – only Yasmine and Nicole are involved in this sad song

Song finishes and Nicole turns away then runs to hug Yasmine

Nicole: Yas, you see that shining star there?

Yasmine: Yes I do

Nicole: whenever you want me, and if your confused or sad. You look at the stare deep onto that star because I will always be looking up there thinking of you

Both girls let go and walk the opposite ways, Nicole, turns back and calls her one more time

Nicole: Yas there’s something very important which I have missed out and I want you to know. Please listen very carefully to what I’m about to say.

Yasmine looks up confused and Nicole whispers something in her ear

Nicole: I PROMISE…

Nicole whispers and look at her one more time

Yasmine: She promised!


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Scene 14 –Logan & George

Nicole has been invited to be on a talk show (Piers Morgan’s life stories) talking about her book and what she going to do about Yasmine. A back track plays along

Morgan: Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Pierce Morgan’s life stories with me, Pierce Morgan. My guest tonight is a woman who’s spent just over 7 years in jail and who has written a book called The Promise which is about her time in the jail and her journey from entering to leaving. It’s already won 5 awards and has already sold over a billion copies. Ladies and Gentlemen i give you Nicole Harper!

Nicole walks onto the stage and sits opposite Pierce.

Morgan: Thank you for coming Nicole.

Nicole: Well, thank you for having me Pierce.

Morgan: So why did you want to write this book?

Nicole: You see, i made some really big mistakes in my life, so i wanted to show what prison is really like and why, by making the wrong decision, you can ruin your life. I did ruin my life and i couldn’t see any way out. I then met a girl in prison called Yasmine who showed me I could do something with my life and that I had a second chance.

Morgan: So quite an important person in your life then?

Nicole: Definitely, without her I would probably still be in prison.

Morgan: So why is your book called ‘The Promise’?

Nicole: Well, my friend Carla promised me that she wasn’t going to hurt this girl who cheated on her boyfriend – but she broke this promise and that was the reason i was put in prison. Then just before i left the prison i promised Yasmine I’d get her court case reopened.

Morgan: So as you had a promise broken you want to try and make that broken promise?

Nicole: Yes! And that’s what part of the book is about. Keeping a promise! Although i had a promise broken on me, i am determined not to break my promise to Yasmine and i will get her case reopened no matter what!

Morgan: So she’s still in prison...

Nicole: Yes and her case is starting in a week as I’ve managed to find new evidence on the case to which Yasmine is innocent.


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Morgan: Well i hope all the best for your case and the new book. Nicole; thank you for coming!

Nicole: Thank you very much Pierce.

Lights black out.


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Scene 15 - George

Nicole is standing outside the prison gates. The door opens and Watson appears followed by Yasmine.

Yasmine: Well goodbye Mr Watson!

Watson: Just keep your nose clean ok!

Yasmine: Oh i will, don’t worry.

Watson: Yes. On your way now!

A girl walks out passed Watson. He grabs her and pushes her back in. He gives Nicole a wave before he goes back in.

Yasmine turns around and runs towards Nicole. After hugging, they begin to talk.

Yasmine: Oh, thank you Nicole. You got them to see i was innocent. Thank you so much.

Nicole: You helped me and I helped you. I’m just so pleased you’re free.

Yasmine: Carla says hi too. She’s had her sentence shorten by a year.

Nicole: Well, if what I’ve heard is true, she deserves it! Come on; let’s go get something to eat ey?

Yasmine: Yea, come on!

Nicole and Yasmine walk off. The scene cuts to in the prison where Watson and Sullivan are holding hands. Joe walks up to Boris.

Joe: Boris?

Boris: Yes Joe!

Joe: I was talking to Watson, earlier and he let slip that he thought you were a great Guard and your just like him.

Boris: Really, did he say that? I’m going to talk to him now! Oh that’s brilliant!

Boris runs over to Watson whilst Joe laughs to himself.

Boris: Oh thank you sir! I’m so glad you like me and I just wanted to say that...

Watson: Oh, naf off Boris! I’m busy.

Boris: Right sir!

Boris runs off stage. Chandra talks to Carla.


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Chandra: So what’s it like not having Nicole here.

Carla: Not so good! I really miss her.

Chandra: It’s ok. If you want me too, I’m sure we can get you doing a few things to speed up you time in here!

Carla: Thanks Mr Chandra, your a really nice guy you know.

Carla hugs Chandra

Chandra: Oh, how frightfully modern!

Carla smiles at Chandra!

Carla: Init sir

They both smile.

All the prisoners sing the final song!

THE END


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