Plays with Music
See also Musicals
The Red Shoes (stage version)
A contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's extraordinary fairytale of dance, desire and destruction. Performed in this version by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2024.
Robin Hood and the Christmas Heist
By Chris Bush and Matt Winkworth1f 2m 1f/m plus large ensemble (playing 28 named characters)A charming retelling of the Robin Hood adventure - festive fun for all the family. Premiered at the Rose Theatre, Kingston, in 2024.
Satin 'n' Steel
1f 1mA comic two-hander about the irresistible allure of showbusiness, from the author of Be My Baby.
The Secret Garden (stage version)
By Frances Hodgson Burnett Adapted by Elizabeth Newman3f 5m doubling (larger cast possible; can also be performed by a cast of 5 with different doubling)A delightful stage adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's enduring tale of transformation and healing through nature.
The Shakespeare Revue
2f 2m, plus 1 pianistAn enchanting collection of witty music and skits about the Bard, devised for and first performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Sleeping Beauty (stage version)
By Rufus Norris4f 6m doublingThe classic tale of Sleeping Beauty's curse – as seen through the eyes of the fairy who curses her.
A Song for Ella Grey (stage version)
By David Almond Adapted by Zoe Cooper3f 2mA magical retelling of the Orpheus myth, full of music, sound and storytelling, adapted from the novel by David Almond. Premiered by Pilot Theatre on UK tour in 2024.
Space Girl
5-10f 8-12mAn action-packed play for young performers and audiences, bursting with songs and imagination, celebrating curiosity, resilience and exploration. In the Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series featuring large-cast plays specifically written to be performed by young people.
Stoopud Fucken Animals
By Joel Horwood2f 3mA pitch-black comedy complete with wickedly entertaining songs, from the Edinburgh Fringe First-winning writer of Food.
The Suitcase Kid (stage version)
By Jacqueline Wilson Adapted by Vicky Ireland2f 1m plus 2f/m (large cast possible)An adaptation for the stage of Jacqueline Wilson's popular novel.
Swallows and Amazons (stage version)
5f 6m doublingA wonderfully theatrical adaptation of the much-loved children's classic, with songs by Neil Hannon.
A Time to Keep
By Stephanie Dale and David Edgar40+ (115 characters) - alternative version 9f 9mA large-scale historical romp in the terrain between Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.
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Amateur Productions
On Now & Coming SoonBill Bryson, Adapted by Tim WhitnallFin KennedyAmanda WhittingtonAlexandra Wood, Adapted from Kate SummerscaleAmanda WhittingtonHenrik Ibson, Adapted by Richard EyreTom WellsJeremy Sams, Original authors John Esmonde and Bob Larbey