Plays for Children (under 12 years)

See also Plays for young people (12-18 years)

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How to Spot an Alien

2f 1m, doubling (1f playing 5 roles)

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.

The Jungle Book (Birmingham Stage Company version)

2f 6m doubling (large cast possible)

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

The Jungle Book (stage version)

4-6f 3m 4-11f/m (additional non-speaking roles optional)

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. 

Kensuke's Kingdom (stage version)

2f 4m plus 1m/f, doubling

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

The Lottie Project (stage version)

4f 2m doubling

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

Merlin the Magnificent

3f 5m

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

Midnight (stage version)

3f 3m doubling (large cast possible)

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

Peter Pan (stage version)

Flexible casting (large mixed cast required)

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

Philip Pullman's Grimm Tales (stage version)

Adapted by Philip Wilson Original author Philip Pullman
first set: 4f 4m, doubling; second set 8f 8m doubling (entire script offers roles for 42f and 100m)

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

Pig Heart Boy (stage version)

3f 3m doubling (up to 17 roles)

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.

The Princess and the Goblin

4f 4m doubling

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

Puss in Boots

4f 4m, doubling, or 6f 17m

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

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