Plays for Young People (12-18 years)
This section lists plays that are especially suited to young people aged 12 and above, for reading, study or performance. Please note that some of the plays included here contain adult language and/or tackle challenging issues. We're always happy to advise on the suitability of any of our plays: send us an email at info@nickhernbooks.co.uk, or call us on 020 8749 4953.
See also Plays for children (under 12 years)
Liberation Squares
A riotous stage comedy about sisterhood, freedom of speech, and dissent in the face of institutionalised Islamophobia.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79Cassie and the Lights
By Alex HowarthA tender and playful drama that examines what makes a family and what holds it together.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79Red Pitch (West End edition)
A fast-paced and sharp-edged play telling a coming-of-age story about three young footballers, exploring the impact of gentrification and regeneration on London's communities. Winner of the 2022 George Devine Award.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79A Song for Ella Grey (stage version)
By David Almond Adapted by Zoe CooperA magical retelling of the Orpheus myth, full of music, sound and storytelling, adapted from the novel by David Almond. Premiered by Pilot Theatre on UK tour in 2024.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79Peak Stuff
A fast-paced, funny play offering a deep-dive into consumer culture: in an age of retail therapy, climate crisis and click and collect - how does our 'stuff' define us?
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79Northanger Abbey (stage version)
By Zoe Cooper Original author Jane AustenA playful and surprising reimagining of Jane Austen's novel, infused with the spirit of the original, and fizzing with imagination and humour.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79Red Pitch
A fast-paced and sharp-edged play telling a coming-of-age story about three young footballers, exploring the impact of gentrification and regeneration on London's communities. Winner of the 2022 George Devine Award.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79Peter Pan (stage version)
An enchanting adaptation of J.M. Barrie's children's classic, with songs by Vikki Stone. Premiered at Rose Theatre, Kingston.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79As We Face the Sun
A stark and tender story about growing up, the pleasures of friendship, why we hold onto things and how we might start to let go. In the Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series.
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£7.99£6.39
A Dream
By Chris BushA riotous musical play transporting Shakespeare's most beloved characters to the chaos of a busy modern-day hospital. In the Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series.
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£7.99£6.39
HORIZON
By Kwame OwusuA thrilling, witty, superhuman coming-of-age story about the quest to find your place in the world. In the Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series.
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£7.99£6.39
The Multiverse is Gay!
A wild rollercoaster ride through school, the Multiverse, and finding yourself, over and over and over again… A play in the Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series, featuring large-cast plays specifically written to be performed by and appeal to young people.
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£7.99£6.39
The Playhouse Apprentice
An exhilarating and hilarious historical drama set in Elizabethan London, about theatre, bravery and how a little voice can make a big difference. Part of the Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series featuring large-cast plays specifically written to be performed by young people.
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£7.99£6.39
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A compassionate and probing play about youth and aging, nostalgia and regret, and the dangers of refusing to get old. In the Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series featuring large-cast plays specifically written to be performed by and appeal to young people.
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£7.99£6.39
The Village
By Abi Falase and Tatenda ShamisoA punchy and provocative story about democracy, power, and how we can try to build a better world. In the Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series featuring large-cast plays specifically written to be performed by and appeal to young people.
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£7.99£6.39
Wellington 24
An upbeat and empowering World War II tale about teamwork, collaboration and beating the odds. In the Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series featuring large-cast plays specifically written to be performed by and appeal to young people.
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£7.99£6.39
Is My Microphone On?
An urgent and lyrical play from a leading Canadian playwright, about young people questioning the choices that have been made, and the ones that they will yet be forced to make.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79The Invincibles
A play about the Dagenham Invincibles, aka Sterling Ladies, the greatest women's football team in Britain during World War One, and their legacy in the present day.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79
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