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A dark romantic comedy about the increasing influence of pornography, developed through a two-year workshop series with young people.

The Snow QueenOriginal by Hans Christian AndersenAdapted for the stage by Neil DuffieldAcclaimed musical stage version of The Snow Queen is a hit with theatres in the UK and abroad.This timeless classic is brought to life for the 21st century by award-winning children's playwright Neil Duffield.Seasonal favourite for Christmas and winter productions.This vibrant adaptation of beloved children's author Hans Christian Anderson's The Snow Queen stays true in plot to the original and is ideal for use in schools, amateur groups, youth theatre groups, etc."e;Children's theatre at its best - and there is enough to keep the adults entertained too."e;The Times"e;Full of frost bright colours, crunchy tunes and tangy originality a quality show for children so potent that ancient symbols really seemed to work in new ways"e;The Guardian"e;Simple, unaffected theatrical magicabout keeping faith with your beliefs."e;The Sunday Times"e; A sizzling seasonal show to melt the hearts of the whole familygreat Christmas entertainment. What more could you ask?"e;Manchester Evening NewsNeil Duffieldhas worked as a full-time professional playwright for almost 35 years and his plays have been staged extensively in theatres throughout Britain and abroad. Recent work includes: The Machine Stops (York Theatre Royal); The Ugly Duckling (Northumberland Theatre Company); The Road to Glory (The Point, Eastleigh); A Christmas Carol (Derby Theatre, Edinburgh Lyceum, Bolton Octagon); The Firebird (Dundee Rep); Dancing in My Dreams (Oxfordshire Theatre Company); The Minotaur and Leopard (Crucible Theatre, Sheffield) and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (the Dukes Theatre, Lancaster). His play The Lost Warrior (commissioned by the Dukes Theatre, Lancaster) won the Arts Council England Children's Award in 2006 for work that displays excellence, inspiration and innovation in children's theatre. Neil lives in Bolton with his partner, Eileen Murphy, and loves to spend as much time as possible with their four young grandchildren, Toby, Gabriel, Clyde and Beatrice. Neil Duffieldhas written more than sixty plays and adaptations which have been staged extensively throughout Britain and abroad. Plays include The Machine Stops (for York Theatre Royal), A Christmas Carol (Bolton Octagon Theatre); Twice upon a Time (Dundee Rep), Dancing in my Dreams (Oxfordshire Theatre Company), The Minotaur and Leopard (Crucible Theatre, Sheffield); The Emperor and the Nightingale, The Firebird (Dukes Theatre, Lancaster); The Secret Garden (Polka Theatre for Children); and Talking with Angels (Quicksilver Theatre, London). The Lost Warrior (for The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster) won the 2006 Arts Council England Children's Award for work which displays excellence, inspiration and innovation in children's theatre. www.neilduffield.co.uk The Snow Queen, The Jungle Book, The Road to Glory, A Christmas Carol, The Emperor and the Nightingale, and the collection Plays for Youth Theatres and Large Casts are also published by Aurora Metro Books.About the authorNeil Duffieldhas written more than 50 plays which have been produced extensively throughout Britain and abroad. His play The Lost Warrior, commissioned by the Dukes Lancaster, won the 2006 Arts Council of England Award for work which displays excellence, inspiration and innovation in children's theatre. Recent productions include: The Ugly Duckling (Sheffield Crucible and Nottingham Playhouse 2007), Leopard (Sheffield Crucible 2007), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Dukes Theatre, Lancaster 2006). The Snow Queen (Watermill Theatre, Newbury 2006), The Firebird (Northumberland Theatre Company 2006), The Secret Garden (Helix Theatre Dublin 2005) and The Emperor's New Clothes (Midlands Arts Centre, 2005). Neil is married to freelance theatre director Eileen Murphy and lives in Bolton.

The first collection of work from award-winning playwright Brendan Murray. Ideal for schools, colleges and drama students.

As young children, Rudyard Kipling and his sister ‘Trix’ flourished in the brilliant warmth and colour of India. Their happiness ended abruptly when they were sent back to England to live with a strict and god-fearing foster family. Both became writers, although one lived in the shadow of the other’s extraordinary success. The name Rudyard Kipling is known to millions, but what became of his talented younger sister? She was careful to hide her secret life even from those closest to her.Mary Hamer’s fascinating novel brings both Kipling and Trix vividly to life. In this fictionalised account of their lives, she goes to the heart of the relationship between a difficult brother and his troubled sister. Hamer peels back the historical record to reveal the obsessions which fuelled Kipling and his sister. Was he really better equipped to deal with conflict, heartbreak and loss than his beloved Trix?

An essential guide for culture-conscious travelers hoping to make the most of their trip to Provence.

A new play about sex trade, human trafficking and modern day slavery.

A play about history, oppression and loss.

"Green Teen Cook Book" is a cookbook devised by teenagers for teenagers with one hundred favorite recipes. Includes top tips for eating on a budget in a healthy and environmentally friendly /mx-yay."--Provided by publisher.

An anthology of six new and award-winning plays by female playwrights.

A new play from critically acclaimed playwright.

Essential source book for universities and colleges and students of Community Theatre/Theatre Studies.

Adopted by many film studies courses around the world, this book provides the first overview and analysis of how women were involved in early cinema and how they found it harder to work in the industry as the male-dominated studio system became established. An essential resource for film students, gender studies courses and film fans alike.

A collection of three enchanting plays adapted from popular fairy tales and suitable for family audiences.

When Patrick McGoohan first hit UK screens starring as the Danger Man in 1960 audiences were immediately impressed by his fiery persona and on-screen charisma. By the time he took on the role of Number 6 in cult show The Prisoner his fanbase was global, Hollywood beckoned and many of the actors and directors that he worked with regarded him as enigmatic genius. But who was this man who had worked variously as a chicken farmer and bank clerk before launching a hugely successful acting career simply by chance? In NOT A NUMBER Rupert Booth reveals the true character of a man known for his peculiar off-screen behaviour as much for his acting, directing and writing abilities. Why was he so puritanical, refusing to even kiss a woman for any part he played? Why did he identify so greatly with the individual's need to assert himself in the face of suppression and mediocrity and how has he become an icon of subversion? A timely exploration of the man whose declaration 'I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, de-briefed or numbered!' continues to resonate with audiences decades after it was first uttered with such conviction. ~ Up-to-date biography of Patrick McGoohan celebrating the life of an extraordinary character. ~ Including photographs and interviews with leading directors, actors and industry insiders from his hit TV series The Prisoner and Danger Man as well as commentary from friends and colleagues. ~ Essential resource for film students, fans of McGoohan and building on the success of The Prisoner remake in 2009 starring Ian McKellan and Jim Caviezel and introducing many new fans to the original series.

Separated from his parents who are deported by the Nazis, David struggles to survive, alone, hungry and scared, until he eventually finds his way to the city of Warsaw. There he learns from other Jewish boys how to work in the black market, dodging the police and the Gestapo until the terrible day comes when the Warsaw ghetto is cleared and everyone is herded onto trains for the long trip to the camps. Will David survive? Can he outwit them one more time?Shortlisted for The Marsh Award for Children's Literature in Translation.

To celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of Indian independence. By an award-winning author.

A series of monologues for young people to perform. 'First Date' by Anne-Marie O'Connor: Sometimes friendship comes with a heavy price tag. 'Getting It Right' by Peter Spafford: Luke can't choose between his shirts, let alone his parents. 'Results Day' by Aelish Michael - Karly's mum thinks she's an angel, but what if she flaps her wings? 'Close To Home' by Mary Cooper - Jay's little sister is pregnant and he's livid - who's he going to punish? 'Weighed Down' by Carla Monvid-Jenkinson/ Mary Cooper - When Claire's dad left, she thought that he was all she would lose; 'Giggsy's Legs' by Michael Harvey - Do you choose everything you are or does it choose you?

Tina's life in Germany had been so happy, it never occurred to her that one day her parents might split. Or - worse still - send her back to Greece to live with her grandmother!But Tina doesn't mind anything anymore. She's found the answer. With the help of her friend Wick, and a really amazing little blue pill... then lots more amazing little pills... then lots of really incredible lies...Sometimes it's as if she's in heaven, sometimes she's crashing back down to earth, and now - there's no return. Or is there?

..".a playwright who has consistently attempted to extend the voice of British Drama."--The Listener

The alter egos threaten to take over the asylum in an excellent new play"--"Time Out"

First collection of plays by one of Britain's most exciting voices.

Ryan''s just got his license. He''s in the car with his mates.Tara likes to go running. She''s on her way back home. Neither of them is paying much attention... The accident that follows impacts many lives...A moving story of recovery by one of New Zealand''s top children''s writers.