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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War and Peace
War and Peace (stage version)
By Leo Tolstoy Adapted by Helen Edmundson
5f 10m doubling
The Wardrobe
The Wardrobe
By Sam Holcroft
9f 13m, plus 6 f or m
Wellington 24
Wellington 24
By Rachel Harper
14-21f 0-6m (all-female cast possible)
Wendy & Peter Pan
Wendy & Peter Pan
By Ella Hickson Original author J.M. Barrie
4f 17m doubling (up to 6f 22m); version for smaller cast also available
What I (Don't) Know About Autism
What I (Don't) Know About Autism
By Jody O'Neill
3m 3m doubling (30+ additional roles)
When They Go Low
When They Go Low
By Natalie Mitchell
6-10f 3-4m (larger cast possible)
When This Is Over
When This Is Over
By Ned Glasier, Sadeysa Greenaway-Bailey and Company Three
Flexible cast (see note in description)
The Wider Earth
The Wider Earth
By David Morton
1f 6m doubling (up to 1f 9m) plus potential for many creatures/puppets
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (stage version)
By Joan Aiken Adapted by Russ Tunney
2-6f 2-9m plus chorus (minimum cast of 5)
Wonder Boy
Wonder Boy
By Ross Willis
3-4f 2m (with additional non-speaking parts that can be doubled)
Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights (stage version)
By Emily Brontë Adapted by Andrew Sheridan
3-5f 4-5m, plus optional ensemble
Yen
Yen
By Anna Jordan
2f (playing ages 16 & 36) 2m (playing ages 13 & 16)

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