Hunt For Aiken Drum, The
A Drama
by Jonathan Whiteside
published 2006
Suitable for Youth Groups
Price: £3.75
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)
A bunch of kids meet Auld Jock who spins them a fantastic tale about Aiken Drum. This local monster, the “Brownie of Bladnoch", hasn't been seen for a hundred years, but Jock gives them directions on where to see it. One of the kids, Connor, is convinced he's already seen it ...
Players: 5 Boys, 6 Girls
Sets: Various simple locations
Period: Present
Running Time: 50 minutes
Download Sample Script: Hunt For Aiken Drum, The
ISBN: 1-904930-71-9