Scripts for Youth Groups
Baker Street Kids, The - The Case of the Riverbank Chase
by Dave Buchanan
A Sherlock Holmes mystery for youth groups featuring the Baker Street Irregulars.
Drama
Baker Street Kids, The -The Case of the Newgate Breakout
by Dave Buchanan
A Sherlock Holmes mystery for youth groups featuring the Baker Street Irregulars.
Drama
Blues Sisters, The
by Mark Rees
A comedy with music by Mark Rees for a large cast of teenagers (fifteen, plus four parts for younger children). The script is lively, inventive and very funny.
Comedy
Cinderellas Time Out
by Jane Lockyer Willis
Jane Lockyer Willis delightful new take on the classic fairytale.
Comedy
Cloud Hopping
by Jonathan Whiteside
This play won first prize in the Drama Association of Wales's one act play competition (2008).
Drama
Edge, The
by Ron Nicol
A suspenseful and emotionally charged two-hander for two teenagers on the difficult subject of teenage suicide.
Friends & Neighbours
by Ron Nicol
A modern teenage drama with overtones of 'West Side Story'.
Drama
Hollywood Fairytale, A
by Aberdour Youth Theatre
A fantasy comedy for youth groups.
Comedy
How To Marry A Prince
by Charlotte Murray
A Christmas play with a cast of thousands, (seventy nine, to be precise) and aimed specifically at children aged 8-11 (Primaries four to seven). Funny lines, colourful characters, songs and sketches, and lots of parts. "Our P4-7s performed this Panto at Christmas and it was a runaway success! The children really shone in their roles. The 'pythonesque' humour made it a fun night for the adult audience. Highly recommend it." Kate Whiteley, Head Teacher, Aberdour Primary School
Hunt For Aiken Drum, The
by Jonathan Whiteside
A lively play for youth groups (8 to 12 year-olds) involving a group of children, a man called Auld Jock, some Brownies, and a local monster. A mixed cast of five boys and six girls (other permutations are possible, but one older boy is required)
Drama
It′s Only Make Believe
by Mark Rees
Mark Rees's poignant and amusing tale of young love set in Scarborough in 1956, the era of Teddy Boys and rock 'n' roll.
Drama
Killing Time
by Liz Niven
Modern/historical drama for youth
Drama
Knowledge, The
by Mark Edwards
A witty two-hander for two young men
Molly Whuppie & The Double-faced Ogre
by Ron Nicol
'Molly Whuppie and the Double-faced Ogre' was a prizewinner in the Youth Section of the Scottish Community Drama Association's Play on Words 2002 playwriting competition, and was first produced by St Michael's Players at the Village Theatre, East Kilbride on 9th November 2002.
Comedy
Mountain High
by Dave Buchanan
An adventure drama for a teenage cast written by Dave Buchanan. Shortlisted in SCDA Play On Words 2002.
Drama
Mrs Worthington′s Daughters
by Mark Rees
Mark Rees's prize-winning satire on fame and modern society's obsession with it.
Comedy
Please Don′t Tell
by Les Clarke
This compelling play by Les Clarke is about friendship, blackmail, revenge and love within a group of teenage friends. The cast is three girls and three boys (all 17-18).
Rain On Me
by Mark Rees
Mark Rees' award-winning drama for teenagers was first performed at the Lochside Theatre Castle Douglas in February 2001. It went on to win the Quidi Vidi trophy at the Scottish Youth Finals in Dundee in June the same year.
Drama
Remembrance
by Mark Rees
Mark Rees's poignant and at times disturbing account 0f under-age soldiers in the Great War.
Drama
Sing When You′re Winning
by Mark Rees
A musical comedy for a teenage cast with words by Mark Rees and music composed by Gordon Mundie.
Comedy
Spiriting of Burd Ellen, The
by Ron Nicol
A lively, inventive, and often hilarious play for youth groups with a mediaeval setting. Runner-up in the 2004 Play On Words competition.
Star Crossed
by Mark Rees
A challenging two-hander for two 17 year-old girls set in Belfast during the Troubles.
Drama
Teen-People
by Mark Rees
Mark Rees' award-winning play is a futuristic, involving drama for teenagers with overtones of Big Brother.