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Awful Auntie
Synopsis:
Stella visits London with her parents Lord and Lady Saxby. Stella wakes up three months later to find her life is in danger. Her Aunt Alberta tells her what happened - but what she says turns out not to be true. Awful Auntie
Notes:
Based on the book "Awful Auntie" by David Walliams
1st Produced:
U K tour
2017
Organisations:
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1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Childrens play
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: -
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Billionaire Boy
Synopsis:
Joe Spud is the richest boy in the country. He has £10,000 a week pocket money, two crocodiles and a sports car. However he does not have a friend. So he leaves his posh school and goes to the local comp. Here he finds just what money cannot buy
Notes:
Based on the book "Billionaire Boy" by David Walliams
1st Produced:
Bloomsbury Theatre, London
19 Dec 2019
Organisations:
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1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Childrens play
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: -
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Gangsta Granny
Synopsis:
Gangsta Granny is the story of Ben, a bored 11 year old who hates having to stay in with his old, cabbage-obsessed Granny every Friday night playing Scrabble while his parents go out ballroom dancing. But when he accidentally discovers Gran's exciting secret, Ben becomes part of the biggest, most daring crime caper ever planned! Suddenly Friday nights become the best part of his whole week!
Notes:
from the book by David Walliams
1st Produced:
Capitol Horsham (formerly Horsham Arts Centre), Horsham
10 Nov 2015
Organisations:
Birmingham Stage Company
1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
TYA adaptaion
Parts:
Male: 4 Female: 4 Other: -
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Horrible Histories - Groovy Greeks
Synopsis:
From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians! Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very first play! Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus! Hold on tight as you gatecrash the Groovy Greeks!
Notes:
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1st Produced:
Horsham: Capito Theatre
02 Apr 2015
Organisations:
Birmingham Stage Company
1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
TYA
Parts:
Male: 2 Female: 2 Other: -
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Horrible Histories - Incredible Invaders
Synopsis:
The Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain! Can crazy Caratacus save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian's Wall. See the Savage Saxons smash their way in. Find out who's at Sutton Hoo! Will you survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience? Stop King Alfred burning his buns! It's a thousand year journey with Incredible Invaders!
Notes:
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1st Produced:
Horsham: Capito Theatre
02 Apr 2015
Organisations:
Birmingham Stage Company
1st Published:
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Music:
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To Buy This Play:
If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies
Booksellers:
Genre:
TYA
Parts:
Male: 2 Female: 2 Other: -
Further Reference:
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Horrible Histories - Wicked Warwick
Synopsis:
Awful things in the history of Warwick Castle
Notes:
Based on "Horrible Histories" series by Terry Deary
1st Produced:
Warwick Castle
Organisations:
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1st Published:
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Music:
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To Buy This Play:
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Genre:
Youth play
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: -
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Horrible Histories : Barmy Britain - Part Three!
Synopsis:
The new show features the most up-to-date moments in history such as the 800th year of the signing of the Magna Carta. Amongst the other premieres are Groovy Greeks and Incredible Invaders which use actors and 3D Bogglevision special effects
Notes:
by Terry Deary, Neal Foster based on the books by Terry Deary
1st Produced:
Trowbridge Civic Centre
01 Jul 2015
Organisations:
Birmingham Stage Company
1st Published:
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Music:
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To Buy This Play:
If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies
Booksellers:
Genre:
TYA
Parts:
Male: 2 Female: - Other: -
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Horrible Histories : Barmy Britain - Part Two!
Synopsis:
Barmy Britain - Part Two! 'leaves the nasty bits in' to ensure real history is conveyed in a fun and memorable way with new songs and sketches for audiences aged 6 to 106! The shows serves up a profusion of funny facts and asks audiences 'Could you beat battling Boudicca?', 'Has William Wallace met his match?, 'Can evil Elizabeth entertain England?' before inviting them to 'move to the groove with party Queen Victoria'.
Notes:
by Terry Deary, Neal Foster based on the books by Terry Deary
1st Produced:
Organisations:
Birmingham Stage Company
1st Published:
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Music:
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To Buy This Play:
If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies
Booksellers:
Genre:
TYA
Parts:
Male: 1 Female: 1 Other: -
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Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain
Synopsis:
Have you ever wondered why the Romans never won MasterChef? What if a Viking moved in next door? Would you lose your heart or head to horrible Henry? Will Parliament escape gunpowder Guy? enrol yourself at Georgian Crime School, dare to dance the Tyburn jig and find out what a baby farmer did!
Notes:
by Terry Deary, Neal Foster & Ciaran McConville
1st Produced:
Organisations:
Birmingham Stage Company
1st Published:
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Music:
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To Buy This Play:
If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies
Booksellers:
Genre:
TYA 60 min
Parts:
Male: 1 Female: 1 Other: extras
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