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)
Holloway Jones
Holloway dreams of being a world-class BMXer, but she is held back by the tough reality of a parent in prison.
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The York Mystery Plays
The greatest story ever told, in a version by Mike Poulton, premiered at York Minster in May 2016.
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Adapted by Philip Wilson Original author Philip PullmanA deliciously dark version of the Grimm Tales, from master storyteller Philip Pullman.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEPUB£10.99£8.79Crush: The Musical
By Maureen Chadwick and Kath GottsAn outrageously fun musical set in an all-girls school in the 60s, from the team behind Bad Girls: The Musical.
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£9.99£7.99Add to basketEPUB£9.99£7.99Nell Gwynn
Jessica Swale's play Nell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her roots in Coal Yard Alley to her success as Britain’s most celebrated actress, and her hard-won place in the heart of the king.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEPUB£10.99£8.79Yen
By Anna JordanAnna Jordan's Bruntwood Prize-winning play, Yen explores a childhood lived without boundaries and the consequences of being forced to grow up on your own.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEPUB£10.99£8.79Around the World in 80 Days (stage version)
By Laura Eason Original author Jules VerneLaura Eason's celebrated adaptation of Jules Verne's classic novel, a dazzling escapade that packs in more than fifty unforgettable characters.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEPUB£10.99£8.79Wendy & Peter Pan
By Ella Hickson Original author J. M. BarrieA refreshingly modern version of J.M. Barrie's much-loved story that puts the character of Wendy firmly centre stage.
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£9.99£7.99Add to basketEPUB£9.99£7.99Consensual
By Evan PlaceyAn explosive and thought-provoking play from the author of Girls Like That, exploring what happens when buried secrets catch up with you.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEPUB£10.99£8.79Crushed Shells and Mud
By Ben MusgraveA play about conflicted desire and dangerous loyalties in a world trembling in the grip of a devastating epidemic.
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By Stef SmithA play about protest, power and protecting yourself. Part of the 2015 National Theatre Connections Festival.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEPUB£10.99£8.79The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (stage version)
By John Boyne Adapted by Angus JacksonA deeply moving and thought-provoking stage play based on the best-selling novel by John Boyne.
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Amateur Productions
On Now & Coming SoonCharles Dickens, adapted by Alastair CordingAmanda WhittingtonStef Smith