Books published by Nick Hern Books

A provocative play that invites us to spy on a family as they embark on a dangerous new way to live.

A touching and provocative story of first love though the eyes of a gender-curious teen, inspired by recent UK cases of 'gender fraud'.

A smart, funny play about love, friendship and growing up, from the author of WINK and Fury.

A new play from the Platform initiative, which comprises big-cast plays with predominantly female casts, written specifically for youth performers.

Second Person Narrative is part of Platform, a new initiative from Tonic Theatre in partnership with Nick Hern Books.

This second volume of plays from award-winning playwright Fin Kennedy features three ensemble plays for large casts of young people aged thirteen to nineteen. With their flexible, mixed casts, the plays are particularly suited to performance by young people's groups.

An electrifying drama about what happens to personal identity in an age of ubiquitous technology and social media.

Mischievously adapted from Roald Dahl's story, acclaimed playwright Enda Walsh turns The Twits upside down and brings this revolting revolution to the stage. First performed at the Royal Court Theatre in April 2015.

A theatrically playful, dark comedy.

Caryl Churchill's Light Shining in Buckinghamshire, set during the English Civil War, tells the story of the men and women who went into battle for the soul of England. Passionate, moving and provocative, it speaks of the revolution we never had and the legacy it left behind.

This dip-in, flick-through, quick-fire resource book in the bestselling Drama Games series offers dozens of ideas and exercises to energise and inspire a bold, creative rehearsal process for any play, of any period or genre. It will provide you with a host of original and illuminating games, perfect for the play you're rehearsing.

A deeply moving and thought-provoking stage play based on the bestselling novel by John Boyne.

A fictional account of the events of the 2011 Occupy London protests, which led to the closure of St Paul's Cathedral.

A chilling yet deeply human story about the limits of devotion.

How do I get a job as a dancer? Where and when should I train? How can I protect my body from injury? How do I become a choreographer? These and many more such questions asked by young or aspiring dancers are answered in this book - the most revealing and instructive book yet on what it means to be a dancer. Here is advice from some of the best dancers and choreographers in the world, crossing the fields of ballet, contemporary, South Asian dance, musical theatre and hip hop, and covering subjects both motivational and mundane, from tapping into your own reserves of creativity and resilience, to the important matter of when to eat your pre-show banana. The twenty-five experts in these pages have performed with the likes of the Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, Rambert, Matthew Bourne's New Adventures and BalletBoyz; they range from stars of the West End stage to TV talent-show successes and Kylie's backing dancers - as well as some of Britain's leading choreographers. They are Carlos Acosta, Matthew Bourne, Teneisha Bonner, Darcey Bussell, Lauren Cuthbertson, Maxine Doyle, Tommy Franzen, Adam Garcia, Jonathan Goddard, Matthew Golding, Melissa Hamilton, Wayne McGregor, Steven McRae, Stephen Mear, Cassa Pancho, Seeta Patel, Arlene Phillips, Arthur Pita, Kate Prince, Matthew Rees, Tamara Rojo, Kenrick 'H2O' Sandy, Hofesh Shechter, Aaron Sillis and Marlon 'Swoosh' Wallen.

An invaluable resource for theatre-makers, as well as for anyone with an interest in collaboration and the creative process, whether in art, business or daily life.

19-year-old Jack Twigg enlists in the London Regiment and embarks on an unimaginable journey, in this epic, hilarious and moving play that takes a sideways look at the First World War.

A play with songs and dancing about grief, and looking at someone that little bit more closely. Part of the National Theatre Connections Festival.

A gripping journey through British history that shows how our country was shaped and how connected we are with our past.

A play written for young actors that asks: is the gulf between the young and old as wide as it feels, or are we fundamentally the same inside whatever age we are?

A host of leading actors offer tips and advice learned from their many combined years of experience working in the performing arts.

An inventive, fast-paced comedy featuring P.G. Wodehouse's iconic double act. Nominated for the 2014 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy.

A dark and twisted coming-of-age story by a promising, up-and-coming, Bruntwood Prize-winning playwright.

The second collection of plays from the multi-award-winning Irish playwright, including The Walworth Farce, The New Electric Ballroom, Penelope, Ballyturk and two short plays, with a Foreword by the author.

A gut-wrenchingly funny, achingly sad play featuring jaw-dropping moments of physical comedy.