Plays for Children (under 12 years)

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

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

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

A superb children's play, drawn from the classic story by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted by the 'master of children's theatre' (Scotsman).

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

A variation on the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, by the 'master of children's theatre' (Scotsman).

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

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

An action-packed play for young performers and audiences, bursting with songs and imagination, celebrating curiosity, resilience and exploration. In the Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series featuring large-cast plays specifically written to be performed by young people.

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

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.

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. 

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

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

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

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

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