Plays for Children (under 12 years)

A simple and delightfully inventive re-telling of the stories from the Arabian Nights.

An energetic, fast-moving adaptation for the stage of this modern children's classic, by the best-selling author and 2005 Children's Laureate.

Lucy Kirkwood's delightful version of the classic fairytale, first seen in a production devised and directed by Katie Mitchell at the National Theatre for Christmas 2010.

A brilliant version of the classic tale, from a playwright acclaimed as 'the master of children's theatre' (Scotsman).

A magical re-telling of the story of Beauty and the Beast, first performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

An acclaimed dramatisation of Dickens' well-loved Christmas story - more faithful to the original than any other published version.

An adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic – one of the best-loved stories ever written – that rediscovers the social conscience of the timeless tale.

A revitalised stage adaptation of Charles Dickens's Christmas tale, by renowned author Piers Torday, focussing on Ebenezer Scrooge's sister Fan, the most monstrous miser ever known.

A classic fairy tale with a twist, from the UK's leading author of plays for young audiences.

A madcap adventure story for young people (and older detectives) to watch, read and perform.

An imaginative reworking of the children's classic, from the UK's leading author of plays for young audiences.

A touching and funny story of family, friends and fitting in, How To Be A Kid is ideal for seven- to eleven-year-olds to watch, read and perform.

A play for young people (age five and up) to watch, read and perform, about one confused alien, two brave kids and a busted spaceship.

Rudyard Kipling's classic jungle tales, in an acclaimed stage adaptation by Stuart Paterson.

Rudyard Kipling’s beloved tale of family, belonging and identity has been reimagined in this acclaimed adaptation by Jessica Swale, with original songs by Joe Stilgoe. 

The story of a young boy's fantastic adventure after being washed up on a Pacific island.

An adaptation for the stage of this modern children's classic by the best-selling author and 2005 Children's Laureate.

The story of King Arthur, Merlin and the sword in the stone, retold by Scotland's leading writer of plays for children.

An adaptation for the stage of this modern children's classic by the best-selling author and 2005 Children's Laureate.

An enchanting adaptation of J.M. Barrie's children's classic, with songs by Vikki Stone. Premiered at Rose Theatre, Kingston.

A deliciously dark version of the Grimm Tales, from master storyteller Philip Pullman.

Malorie Blackman's celebrated novel about a boy in need of a heart transplant, adapted for the stage by Winsome Pinnock. First performed in 2025 at the Unicorn Theatre, London, before touring the UK.

A rich and magical play for all the family, from a master of storytelling.

A brilliantly inventive version of the classic tale, from the 'master of children's theatre' (Scotsman).