Little Red Riding Hood: A Modern Take
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Little Red Riding Hood: A Modern Take

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Your favourite characters from the Little Red Riding Hood story meet you in the modern world! A contemporary fairy tale script about the importance of being careful when getting into a taxi with a stranger and what to do if the driver turns out to be the Big Bad Wolf.

Characters:

  1. Little Red Riding Hood – a girl in a stylish cap
  2. Mum – a middle-aged woman who can't tell the difference between a pop-it and a simple dimple
  3. The Big Bad Wolf – an abuser who doesn't attend therapy
  4. Granny – a sweet, kind old lady
  5. Uncle Stepan – a respectable traffic police officer

A small flat in a high-rise building. A teenage girl's bedroom. Posters of Klava Koka are hung on the walls. The girl stands in front of the mirror trying on yet another outfit. An oversized jumper and skinny jeans. To complete the look, the girl puts on a bright red cap.

Little Red Riding Hood: Now that's stylish! Everyone will be shocked by my outfit!

Mum peeks into the room. She notices the girl is getting ready.

Mum: Where are you off to all dressed up?

Little Red Riding Hood: To Klava's concert, Mum, I told you.

Mum: I don't quite remember, but I have a task for you.

Little Red Riding Hood: No problem, go on.

Mum: You need to visit Granny and take her some pies.

Little Red Riding Hood: But that's on the other side of town, I won't make it to the concert!

Mum: If you spend less time posing in front of the mirror and hurry up, you'll make it.

Little Red Riding Hood: What's in it for me?

Mum: Half the pies are yours.

Little Red Riding Hood: What do I need those pies for? Do you know how many calories they have? I'm on a diet anyway. Mum, you're really crazy. I'm talking about cash.

Mum: What cash are you on about?

Little Red Riding Hood: Cash, money, notes. You know? If it's easier for you, you can transfer it to my card by phone number.

Mum: Alright, alright. I'll transfer you some money, just go quickly. And don't talk to anyone on the way, be careful.

Little Red Riding Hood: I won't take the bus, it's rush hour. I'll call a taxi instead.

Mum: As you wish, you know best. Give Granny my regards, tell her we miss her.

Mum leaves the room. A few minutes later, Little Red Riding Hood receives an SMS confirming the money has been transferred to her account. Pleased, she orders a taxi, puts on a red puffer jacket, Chelsea boots, puts the pies in a waist bag and runs out to the entrance to wait for the taxi.

A grey Kia Rio pulls up. Red Riding Hood gets in the car, holding the pies on her lap. The driver looks at her suspiciously. He sniffs the air.

Wolf: Girl, girl, what's your name?

Little Red Riding Hood: My name is Little Red Riding Hood.

Wolf: And where are you going, Little Red Riding Hood?

Little Red Riding Hood: To Granny's, on the other side of town. I'm bringing her pies. Only I'm worried I'll be late for the concert.

Wolf: What kind of pies are those? They smell delicious. What are they filled with? Meat or chicken?

Little Red Riding Hood: Just ordinary pies. Could you please turn the music up?

The car starts moving. A song plays from the speakers.

Red Riding Hood looks out of the window. The Wolf keeps glancing at the container of pies. The car pulls up to a tall high-rise building.

Wolf: You know, Little Red Riding Hood, I don't actually work in taxis, it's just my hobby.

Little Red Riding Hood: We're already here, I need to go. I'll be late for the concert.

The Wolf looks at the girl menacingly, his eyes gleaming with cunning. A devious plan has formed in his head.

Wolf: Listen here, girl, either you give me those pies now and quietly go to your granny, or I won't unlock the car doors and you'll miss the concert.

Little Red Riding Hood: You can't do this! I won't give you the pies, my mum baked them for Granny, not for the Big Bad Wolf!

Wolf: If you won't give me the pies, then I'll eat you!

Little Red Riding Hood doesn't panic. She quickly realises she needs to call for help. While the Wolf briefly looks away, she presses the car horn with all her might and shouts.

Little Red Riding Hood: Help! Robbery! Police!

A police officer, Uncle Stepan, happens to be passing by. He hears the screams from the car and hurries to help.

Uncle Stepan: Citizen Wolf, what's going on here?

Wolf: Sorry, boss, everything's fine, move along.

Little Red Riding Hood: He tried to rob me and take the pies! And he won't let me out of the car! I'm going to be late!!!

Wolf: Nobody's holding you, go on your way.

The Wolf opened the doors and Little Red Riding Hood got out of the car.

Little Red Riding Hood: Thank you, Uncle Stepan, now I'll make it to Granny's and the concert! And I'm going to give the Wolf the lowest ratings for the ride and file a complaint.

Uncle Stepan: Don't mention it, girl, hurry along. (turning to the Wolf) Well then, my friend, shall we blow into the tube?

Wolf: Can't we work something out, boss?

Uncle Stepan: I'm an honest police officer, I don't take bribes. So please, blow.

The Wolf does as the police officer asks.

Uncle Stepan: Blimey! Who's been eating wolfsbane and getting behind the wheel? That's not good, we'll have to file a report.

Wolf: Why did I ever get involved with this Little Red Riding Hood!

The End.

The fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood: A Modern Take is available in FB2 format for phones, tablets, computers, and e-book readers.
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