Plays to perform

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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The Red Helicopter
The Red Helicopter
By Robin French
7f 8m
Red Pitch
Red Pitch
By Tyrell Williams
3m (playing age 16)
The Red Shoes
The Red Shoes (stage version)
By Nancy Harris Original author Hans Christian Andersen
3f 4-5m plus flexible ensemble (large cast possible)
Remote
Remote
By Stef Smith
4f 2m plus 1 f or m, plus non-speaking extras
Robin Hood and the Christmas Heist
Robin Hood and the Christmas Heist
By Chris Bush and Matt Winkworth
1f 2m 1f/m plus large ensemble (playing 28 named characters)
Run, Rebel
Run, Rebel (stage version)
By Manjeet Mann
4f 2m doubling (large cast possible)
Same
Same
By Deborah Bruce
4-8f 2-5m
Scorch
Scorch
By Stacey Gregg
1f or m
Scuttlers
Scuttlers
By Rona Munro
4f 6m, large cast possible
Second Person Narrative
Second Person Narrative
By Jemma Kennedy
7f or mixed cast, doubling (very large cast possible)
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden (Open Air Theatre version)
By Frances Hodgson Burnett Adapted by Holly Robinson and Anna Himali Howard
6f 6m
Secrets
Secrets (stage version)
By Jacqueline Wilson Adapted by Vicky Ireland
6f 1m doubling

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