London & Cockney Accent Monologues

A slightly tipsy actress laments the superficiality of the film industry and her struggle to be taken seriously as a dramatic artist despite her public image.

Alex DeLarge indulges in his obsession with Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, describing the visceral and violent fantasies the music inspires. He revels in the sensory overload of the sound, equating high art with brutal acts of aggression.

Act III, Scene 6. Mrs. Trapes complains to Peachum about the financial difficulties of her trade and the risks of dealing with unreliable clients and new laws.

Cokeson, a senior clerk, recounts the tragic circumstances of a woman whose husband is abusive and whose lover has been imprisoned. He describes his own attempts to provide her with financial charity to prevent her from returning to her husband or entering the workhouse.

Mickey, a community leader in a makeshift London air-raid shelter, addresses a crowded room of civilians during the Blitz. He establishes rules for hygiene and safety while delivering a stirring speech about class solidarity, religious ideals, and the importance of looking out for one's neighbor regardless of background.

Act II. Mrs Warren passionately defends her life choices to her daughter, Vivie. She explains how the systemic poverty of the Victorian era left her with no choice but to enter the sex trade to survive and provide a better future for her child.

Jones recounts his frustrating attempts to find work and the indignity of being treated like a criminal by the upper class while he starves.

Wilson recounts the chilling physical premonition he experienced in prison at the exact moment he sensed his daughter had died.

Blore experiences a breakdown of guilt and paranoia, questioning if the characters are already in hell. He graphically confesses to the brutal murder of Landor, a young man he beat to death, while simultaneously worrying about the mundane fate of his tomato crop.

Jones delivers a bitter and disillusioned monologue about the futility of seeking work and the injustice of the class system. He expresses his exhaustion with begging for employment and his refusal to participate in performative political demonstrations, choosing instead to wait for the consequences of his actions.

A hardened prisoner delivers a raw, profanity-laden confession to his estranged son, begging him to survive and admitting his past failures.

Eddy explains the rules and high stakes of Three Card Brag, hinting at the psychological depth and skill required to master the game.

In a desperate and pathetic attempt to save his marriage, Martin lists his minor domestic contributions while acknowledging his 'bad personality' and alcohol problem. He ultimately insults his wife after she literally begs him to leave.

Jack Cade, a rebel leader, confronts Lord Say, accusing him of betraying the country and corrupting the youth through education and the introduction of printing.

A woman describes her misplaced confidence while walking to her cafe, only to have her ego bruised by a passing stranger's comment.

Hobie Brown introduces himself as a punk-rock Spider-Man who rejects authority, labels, and the traditional concept of being a hero.

Tom explains a devious mail-order scam designed to exploit the social embarrassment of his customers to ensure they never cash their refund cheques.