Plays for Young People

The 40 Minute Tempest / King Ram

William Shakespeare

The 40 Minute Tempest recreates the world of Shakespeare's great play as told by Prospero and Ariel as they journey towards Prospero's retirement and Ariel's freedom. Using puppetry, the modern idiom and Shakespeare's verse it magically brings to life the world of Prospero's island.King Ram, based on King Lear, is the story of an old king with a foolish plan to split his lands between his two daughters, and of a ten year old boy's desperate search for a baby's father. Songs and verse create a roller-coaster dramatic ride for children.

The House That Sailed Away

Pat Hutchins

It’s rained like cats and dogs every day since Grandma arrived. Even the baby’s had enough of being cooped up indoors. All that changes when Mother makes a shocking discovery: the house is half way down the street and heading out to sea! In the exciting adventures that follow, the family find themselves at the centre of a dangerous international plot to steal the Crown jewels. Will they ever get their house back home, or will One-Eyed jake and his bloodthirsty pirates get them first? A hilarious musical romp, with wacky illustrations from Laurence Hutchins.