Fleabag Monologues & Audition Scenes

Characters: Fleabag, Bank Manager

After a disastrous formal loan interview, Fleabag has a raw and vulnerable encounter with a Bank Manager in her struggling café. She confesses her personal failings and loneliness, leading to an unexpected moment of professional grace.

Characters: Fleabag

A vulnerable and frantic monologue where the protagonist expresses a desperate need for direction and authority in her life. She oscillates between cynicism regarding religion and a raw, terrified plea for someone to take the burden of choice away from her.

Characters: Fleabag

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

Characters: Fleabag, Bus Rodent

Fleabag endures a cringe-inducing date with a man she internally mocks, only to have her attempt at a dramatic exit undermined by her own petty theft. The scene highlights Fleabag's habit of breaking the fourth wall to share her cynical inner monologue with the audience while navigating modern dating frustrations.

Characters: Fleabag, Bank Manager

Fleabag attempts to secure a small business loan for her guinea pig-themed cafe. The meeting goes disastrously wrong when a wardrobe mishap is misinterpreted by the bank manager as a sexual proposition in a post-harassment-scandal climate.

Characters: Fleabag, Harry

Harry catches Fleabag in a compromising and bizarre moment involving a video of Barack Obama, leading to a dramatic but absurd breakup. Harry attempts to reclaim his dignity while packing his things, including the 'posh shampoo,' while Fleabag remains detached and breaks the fourth wall.

Characters: Fleabag, Man

A desperate cafe owner attempts to secure a small business loan from a bank manager who is overly cautious following a recent sexual harassment scandal. The meeting takes a disastrous turn when a wardrobe malfunction is misinterpreted as a sexual advance, leading to a mutual exchange of insults.

Characters: Fleabag, Claire

In a restaurant bathroom, Fleabag discovers her sister Claire is having a miscarriage. Despite the physical and emotional trauma, Claire fiercely maintains her independence and refuses help, leading to a raw and tense confrontation about ownership of grief.

Characters: Fleabag, Guy You Like

Fleabag breaks the fourth wall to recount the frantic preparation and awkward aftermath of a late-night hookup. She navigates the gap between her curated sexual persona and the uncomfortable, overly earnest reality of the morning after.

Characters: Fleabag, Man

A desperate cafe owner attempts to secure a small business loan but accidentally exposes herself while trying to cool down. The misunderstanding quickly spirals into a hostile confrontation with the bank manager, who is hyper-sensitive to sexual harassment allegations.

Characters: Fleabag, Claire

Claire visits Fleabag at her cafe under the guise of getting lunch, but quickly reveals her anxiety over planning her own surprise party. The sisters exchange passive-aggressive barbs about success, eating habits, and Fleabag's failing finances.

Characters: MAN, FLEABAG

Fleabag attempts to secure a small business loan for her cafe, but the interview quickly devolves into a bizarre and uncomfortable exchange. The bank manager makes inappropriate comments, and Fleabag's attempts to navigate the situation lead to an unexpected and humiliating conclusion.

Characters: Martin

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.

Characters: Priest

A poignant and cynical yet ultimately hopeful reflection on the pain and strength required to love someone, delivered during a wedding ceremony.

Characters: HARRY, FLEABAG

Fleabag is caught by her boyfriend, Harry, while she is pleasuring herself to a video of Barack Obama. The scene quickly devolves into a breakup, with Harry packing his bags and expressing his frustration and sadness over their relationship.