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)

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My Boy Jack
2f 5m doubling
My Family and Other Animals (stage version)
3f 7m 1f/m doubling (much larger cast is possible)
My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)
1 performer (plus additional family members appearing on video)
Northanger Abbey (stage version)
4f 4m, doubling (large cast possible)
Northanger Abbey (stage version)
By Zoe Cooper Original author Jane Austen
2f 1m (playing all the parts)
Noughts & Crosses (Pilot Theatre stage version)
4f 4m doubling (playing 22 characters)
Persuasion (stage version)
3f 3m, doubling, large cast possible (8f 9m)

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Bill Bryson, Adapted by Tim Whitnall

Fin Kennedy

Amanda Whittington

Alexandra Wood, Adapted from Kate Summerscale

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Henrik Ibson, Adapted by Richard Eyre

Tom Wells

Jeremy Sams, Original authors John Esmonde and Bob Larbey