Kirjahaku

"Betty the Beaver liked things a certain way. She had for as long as she could remember, since she was a kit." It's possible that Betty is O.C.B - Obsessive Compulsive Beaver. She likes things neat and tidy, but when her need for neat and tidy causes chaos, she learns that a little chaos can be a good thing. An adorable introduction to O.C.D for children, written by a life-long O.C.D warrior who understands it all (except what it's like to be a beaver...)

A tale as old as time, Cinderella is a timeless classic that has been adapted over and over, and yet remains a family favourite. Adapted from the original Charles Perrault fairytale with added elements of adaptations, this family show is suitable for a cast of 12 to 20+ people and is tailored for a younger age group/youth theatre. Originally written and performed in 2016.

First written in 1756 by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont, Beauty and the Beast is a well loved fairytale that has enchanted children for centuries. This adaptation keeps elements of the original fairytale, whilst also providing new and exciting changes. Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a selfish Prince. One night, an old beggar woman knocked at the door to his castle. When the Prince refused to give her shelter from the cold, she transformed into a beautiful enchantress and cursed hiim, turning him into a hideous Beast. She gave him an enchanted rosebush with the promise that the spell will only be broken if the Beast can learn to love, and be loved in return. The story centres around Belle, a young woman fed up with her daily life. She lives with her merchant father Alphonse and her selfish sister Edith in a small provincial French town. When their father loses all his fortune and finds himself lost in the forest, he stumbles upon the castle ruled by the Beast. He only escapes with his life by reluctantly promising one of his daughters to the Beast. Together, Belle and the Beast embark on a journey of understanding, friendship and learning from each other. Meanwhile, the vain and borish hunter Laurent is determined to win Belle for himself, even at the cost of Beasts life... A family show for a medium to large cast of young actors.

In the faraway land of Perrault, the young prince Florian has defied his tyrannical father's command and ventured outside the city walls into the mysterious Eastern Woods. Here he meets the beautiful fae-lady Matilda and the two fall in love and are soon married. In time, King Charles fell ill and left his land and title to his son, and King Florian and Queen Matilda ruled in peace with the fae-folk. It came to pass that Matilda and Florian discovered a curse lay upon them, placed there by Maurelle - the evil faery and mother of Matilda. She cursed them to never bear children. In sacrificing her magic, Matilda succeeded in bearing a daughter - whom they named Aurora. In revenge, Maurelle placed a worse curse upon the child - that when she reached 16 years of age she would prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and die. King Florian and Queen Matilda entrusted the safety of their only daughter to the care of three good faeries - Fleur, Saffira and Alfreda. They took Aurora to the Eastern Woods where she would grow up in hiding. 16 years pass, during which time Queen Matilda loses her life to grief and Florian turns nearly mad with revenge. Aurora grows up graceful, beautiful and gentle. Soon the curse comes to pass - only a true loves kiss can break the spell as Aurora falls into an enchanted sleep.

Based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's inspired creation, this play is designed for a large cast of amateur dramatics. Sherlock Holmes is the greatest detective to ever live, and along with Dr Watson, England can rest easy knowing even the most complex of cases will be solved. However, when a mysterious foe comes onto the scene, Professor J. Moriarty, Sherlock seems to have met his match. Taking inspiration from several of Holmes' most famous cases, this play in two acts with many short scenes is a greatest hits of everyone's favourite detective duo

"The Wind in the Willows" follows the adventures of the anthropomorphic animals Mole, Rat, Badger, Toad, and their friends. Mole is at home doing spring cleaning, and he is quite bored with it. He casts down his cleaning instruments and runs to the surface and the river. It is at the river that Mole meets Rat, and the two form an immediate friendship. This friendship brings Rat's friends Badger, Otter, and Toad into the story. Toad, a well-to-do heir, goes through innumerable fads such as his interest in motor-cars. However, when he steals a car, it is his undoing, He is arrested and sentenced to jail, but escapes from jail disguised as a washer-woman. Meanwhile, the other animals must deal with the bad reputations they have for being Toad's friend. Toad's home is taken over by menacing animals from the Wild Woods, and the four friends rally together to save the house. With the Wild Wooders driven away, Toad turns over a new leaf and becomes a respectable aristocrat. He is loved and admired by many. He deepens his friendship with Mole, Rat, and Badger; and, the four often take long walks and live well thereafter. A family show for a medium to large sized amateur or youth cast

Four original nativity plays for Foundation and Key Stage 1, with easy to remember lines and simple to follow storylines. "We're Putting on a Nativity" is a self-aware comedy about a class literally putting on a nativity, giving students a chance to pretend to be the teachers. "A Wish for Christmas" follows woodland animals as they each make their Christmas wish. "The Brightest Star" is about the stars talent show to decide who will shine above the stable, and "No Room on the Planet" sees Mary and Joseph's quest for a place to give birth updated to science-fiction level. All plays have been performed, tried and tested with the age group and were loved by all.

A play in two acts for young actors, based on the fairytale 'Hansel and Gretel' by Brothers Grimm, with elements of 'Little Red Riding Hood' by Charles Perrault. Perfect for witching hour

It is the year 1841 and Lord Pyotr Stahlbaum, a self proclaimed millionaire of military roots, is all set to marry off his 16 year old daughter Clara to a desirable suitor. He has hatched a plan to combine the Stahlbaum family's annual Christmas ball with Clara's debutante and has invited eligible bachelors from all over the land to fight for her hand in marriage. Too bad all Clara wants to do is play dolls with her sister Louise. But, she must play the part and aims to please her Father by dancing with her suitors. Thankfully, her godfather Theodor Drosselmeyer, a toymaker and work associate of Pyotr's, arrives with a gift - a beautifully handcrafted nutcracker doll. Clara instantly falls in love with the doll and is devastated when her younger brother Fritz breaks the nutcracker's arm Clara patches it up the best she can, but can't stop herself returning at midnight to visit her dear nutcracker. She is shocked to find that he has transformed into the fully sized Prince Nikolaus and is being attacked by three foul man-sized rats Nikolaus chases them away - and Clara faints from the stress. Determined to prove that it wasn't a dream, Clara returns the following night and finds Nikolaus waiting for her. He tells her about the war in his land and Clara agrees to help him fight against the evil Mouse King Mysha and save his beautiful country once and for all. She even finds herself falling in love with Nikolaus along the way... A beautiful tale of adventure and love, seasonally styled to be a Christmas sensation MIN CAST 14, MAX CAST 27

Carried by a tornado to the Land of Oz, Dorothy Gale unwittingly frees the Munchkins from the cruel Witch of the East. She is given the witch's silver shoes and is told by Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, that her best hope for returning home is to seek out the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Along the way she rescues a forlorn Scarecrow and a broken-hearted Tin Woodman, and is joined by a deeply insecure Lion. This unlikely band travels a perilous road to the Emerald City, where each of them is charged with first doing a favour for the Great Oz before he will help them. They are sent to kill the Wicked Witch of the West, Oz's last remaining enemy. But, the Great Oz is a sham, and though these four unusual heroes have risked their lives carrying out his request, he is powerless to keep his promises... Our adaptation, as always, features a twist different from the original book, but is otherwise true to L. Frank Baum's much loved tale. A family show for a medium to large cast of young actors.

It is the early 18th century and our story takes place in a small Italian town outside of Rome. The story is narrated by Nicolina, a talking cricket, as she recounts her encounter with Pinocchio. Our story starts with Maester Antonio, a carpenter, and his young apprentice Guiseppe Collodi, better known as Gepetto. Antonio is greatly impressed with Gepetto's skill and decides to give him a grand gift on his 25th birthday - the hand of Antonio's daughter, Eleanora. Eleanora and Gepetto fall madly in love and marry shortly after, but their happiness is cut short when Eleanora fails to produce a child. Years pass and still no baby is born. Growing desperate for his wife's happiness, Gepetto begins to create her a little boy out of wood - a marionette. Sadly, Eleanora passes away before the puppet is finished. Now lonelier than ever, Gepetto endeavours to finish the puppet in his wife's memory and does so... and wishes with all his might that the puppet would come to life. Bella, the blue fairy and North Star, hears Gepetto's wish and brings the puppet to life, appointing Nicolina as his official conscience. She tells the puppet that he will only be a real boy when he can prove himself selfless, brave and true. He is named Pinocchio and Gepetto is thrilled. He gives Pinocchio money to go to school and be normal boy... but Pinocchio has other plans. Pinocchio sells his school book to buy a ticket to a travelling puppet show, where he is kidnapped by the puppet master Donata. He escapes, only to be conned and tricked by a pair of crooks named Vincenza and Carlo. Alone in the world, Pinocchio is then taken to Toyland by Demona on her coach, where he meets Candlewick... and things seem great to begin with, but things are not all as they appear. Suddenly finding himself sprouting donkey ears and a tail, Pinocchio flees - right into the jaws of Balena, the great whale. Will he ever be reunited with his Papi again, or must he be doomed to wander forever, a wooden marionette? Can he prove himself to be selfless, brave and true and therefore a real boy after all? A family show for a medium to large cast of young actors.

Why do we celebrate Halloween? Where did the festival originate? Any and all questions you have about Halloween are answered in this cute little book, perfect for fans of everything spooky