Books by Brian Way

This is a straightforward, faithful, and theatrically stunning adaptation of the Dickens story. It has proven enormously popular in repertory, regional, school, and community theaters.

Brian Way 2m / 2f / 50 minutes / maximum audience, 200 With the help of costumes from a magic box, the cast become characters in the story of the clown who lost his laugh, his amazing adventures in recovering it, and the eventual return of laughter and gaiety to Grump Castle, which has been a miserable place ever since Mr. Grump also lost his laugh.

Characters: 2 male, 2 female The Toymaker has created a most unusual doll that, with the audience's help, can walk and talk. They are swept into a series of adventures by the Toymaker's reflection in the mirror -- The Mirrorman who needs help to protect his book of spells and magic from a Witch who would conquer the world behind mirrors. The happy conclusion to this internationally acclaimed, hugely popular classic is one that involves the continuous, enthusiastic participation of the audience.

Brian Way Charatcers: 22 male, 12 female, extras. Doubling as low as 8 male & 4 female Within a framework using the character of the Mirrorman and the Toyman, imaginative adaptations of The Princess and the Pea, The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Giant and the Golden Hairs and The Nightingale are interwoven. Length of production flexible depending on use of adaptations. For all ages.

Characters: 7 male, 5 female, plus minor roles, doubling possibleOne of the most popular children's plays in Great Britain, professionally toured throughout Scandinavia, and the subject of broad-based critical acclaim, this stimulating interpretation reaches out and captures youthful audiences with unprecedented spirit. The timeless story of the wooden puppet who must earn the right to fulfill his longing to be a real boy brilliantly conveys lessons of responsibility and respect for the feeli