Roald Dahl, who died in 1990, was one of the foremost children’s writers of the 20th century. Starting in the 1940s, when children’s stories were still typically safe and instructive Dahl developed a style that was unsentimental, dark and often grotesque – his characters and stories often owned more to nightmares than to dreams. Yet children love them… Continue reading Roald Dahl Play Script Collection
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Latest Play Script
Here is the latest play script from our updated catalogue:
Top 10 plays for older kids
Choosing plays for older kids to perform is not always easy – too old for the simpler, shorter pieces to be satisfying but without the experience and range of adult performers this age group is tricky to choose for. We’ve rummaged through our script library and racked out brains to come up with a collection… Continue reading Top 10 plays for older kids
Play Scripts Catalogue
Our catalogue of children’s play scripts is broken into categories to make it easy for you to find what you want. You can browse through plays for large or small casts. There is a specific section for free scripts which can be downloaded immediately. If you are looking for Shakespeare or other classics they have… Continue reading Play Scripts Catalogue
The Snowman on Stage
There is a list of things without which Christmas would not be complete: a tree, turkey and carols. And since 1982 The Snowman by Raymond Briggs has been part of that list. The Snowman started life in 1978 as a picture book which was a runner up for the Kate Greenaway Medal and won the Lewis… Continue reading The Snowman on Stage
The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows seems to be the children’s classic of the moment with news reaching us that Blackadder star Tony Robinson will appear in the Royal Opera House’s production when it transfers to the West End’s Duchess Theatre in December (Tony Robinson to star in The Wind in the Willows). Meanwhile, in the digital… Continue reading The Wind in the Willows
Christmas Play Scripts – the seasonal countdown begins
Did you realise that it is just 4 months to Christmas? Okay, that is plenty of time to get presents sorted out but what about your Christmas play? Have you chosen your Christmas play script yet? If not, you’d better get cracking as there’s a lot of work to be done between now and December.… Continue reading Christmas Play Scripts – the seasonal countdown begins
Tom’s Midnight Garden spotted at Samuel French
We spotted this display of the script for Tom’s Midnight Garden in the window of Samuel French in London and couldn’t resist sharing it. This is one of the classic children’s books of the mid 20th century: although set in the 1950s the tale of Tom who has to go and live in a tiny,… Continue reading Tom’s Midnight Garden spotted at Samuel French
Roald Dahl Day at Play Scripts for Kids
Today is the eighth Roald Dahl Day which is celebrated on 13th September each year. Given the author’s amazing collection of grisly, horrible characters it seems fitting that we are celebrating his life and work on Friday the 13th this year. Roald Dahl day is celebrated by fans of the author every September. This year… Continue reading Roald Dahl Day at Play Scripts for Kids
Christmas Shows for Kids – 2013
So Christmas is nearly on us and if you aren’t busy putting the finishing touches to your own seasonal kids production then maybe you are thinking about where to take the little ones for some entertainment over the holidays. Wherever you are in the world you can be sure there will be something playing locally… Continue reading Christmas Shows for Kids – 2013