Four Short Plays for Young People

An entertaining collection of new short plays specially commissioned for young people, this book is a great resource for schools, colleges and youth theatres. With contemporary themes and a wide variety of roles, this collection enables young people to engage with serious topics while enjoying all the fun of performance. Contents: LOL: LAUGHING OUT LOUD, CRYING INSIDEThis is a play about bullying and bystanding - exploring the complex new world of cyber-bullying and internet trolling. ''With the tragic consequences of cyberbullying being seen regularly in the media it is important that students are educated about the impact of their actions and the law surrounding this crime- LOL is a script I will return to again and again.'' Year 10 teacherROCKETFUELA forum-theatre play about peer pressure, making responsible choices about drinking and looking after your friends. ''Every child in my class was so absorbed in the play. You seem to have really hit the message home to them. A fantastic s