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

A magical re-telling of the story of Beauty and the Beast, with music by Mick Sands drawn from traditional French folk melodies.

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

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.