Youth Theatre

Plays suitable for casts of young people, usually with large cast sizes.
One Act
Drama
The Revenge of Eris
The story of the Trojan War
Approx 20 – 30 young people 14 – 19 years old
One Act
Drama
The Child Who Melted the Snow Queen’s Heart
Can a child inspire a cruel witch to change her ways?
10 to 20 children aged 7 to 11 years old - gender unspecified
Full Length
Drama
The Secret Garden
Adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
M6, F4, 2 boys, 1 girl, plus 3-6 either (non speaking). With doubling: 2M, 3F, 2 boys, 1 girl (plus puppets)
One Act
Drama
The Tails of Three Kitties
Adapted for the stage from the works of Beatrix Potter
3M, 6F with doubling. Up to 22 without doubling. Ages 8 - 16.
One Act
Drama
The Dark Fairy
The tale of Sleeping Beauty as it’s never been seen before
Approx 19 young people 11 – 16 years old – gender unspecified
One Act
Drama
Maybe This Time
Can love survive, against a backdrop of age old conflict and distrust?
Approx 20 young people 14 – 18 years old and additional non speaking roles - although gender is stated in the casting description it can be adapted as required
One Act
Drama
Hansel and Gretel
Two teams of narrators compete to tell the tale of Hansel and Gretel the way they think it should be done
Approx 20 to 30 young people, 11 to 16 years old, gender unspecified
One Act
Drama
The Snow Queen
Two friends are torn apart as a result of an unexpected turn of events – can the power of friendship reunite them?
Approx 20 – 35 young people 12 – 17 years old - although gender is stated in the casting description it can be adapted as required
One Act
Drama
One Foggy Christmas Eve
As Santa prepares to deliver the presents the weather is not on his side…is there an unlikely hero who might be able to save the day?
6 to 30 children 6 to11 years old – gender unspecified
One Act
Drama
Tom Kitten's Big Adventure
Adapted from Beatrix Potter's Tale of Samuel Whiskers
9 young people aged 7 to 11, gender unspecified.
One Act
Drama
The Princess and the Frog
A selfish princess learns important life lessons from a frog
15 to 21 young people, 11 to 16 years old – gender unspecified
Very Short
Drama
A Carnival of Clever Animals
A book takes a group of children on an unexpected adventure
10 – 25 actors aged 7 – 11 years
One Act
Drama
The Worn Out Shoes
All is not going well for the King – he decides to take drastic action to curb his many daughters’ spending habits.
Approx 25 to 30 young people, 14 to 16 years old.
One Act
Drama
Alice in the Mirror
Alice is intrigued by the topsy turvy world in the mirror.
Minimum 14, no maximum. Mixed adult/youth performers, or youth performers.
One Act
Drama
Merlin and Morgana
An insight into the legend of King Arthur from Merlin and Morgana’s perspective
25 – 35 young people aged 12 – 16 years – although gender is stated in the casting description it can be adapted as required
One Act
Drama
In the Hands of the Gods
A symposium of Greek Gods muse on the human condition
Approx 25 – 35 young people 12 – 16 years old
One Act
Drama
Little Red Riding Hood
A little girl gets turned around, in a number of ways, as she delivers supplies to Grandma’s house
Approx 12 to 20 young people, 14 to 18 years old, gender unspecified.
One Act
Drama
Snow Day
A group of teenagers get locked in the school drama studio during rehearsals for their panto
21 young people, aged 12 to 16 years . Although gender is stated in the casting description it can be adapted as required.


















