Each school will be asked to select two plays from our list of festival titles. This allows us to distribute plays evenly across the festival and ensure a dynamic, balanced programme. Once selections are received, we will confirm your school’s final play allocation.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Roles: 17
Synopsis: A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a magical ensemble comedy set in a moonlit forest where fairies, friends, and performers collide. Through mistaken identities, spells, and playful chaos, the story explores friendship, imagination, and the joy of putting things right.
The Tempest
Roles: 11
Synopsis: The Tempest is a storytelling-rich adventure about a mysterious island, powerful magic, and the choice to forgive. Using ensemble movement, narration, and imaginative staging, the play explores themes of kindness, reconciliation, and letting go. This version places young performers at the heart of the island’s world, creating a visually engaging and emotionally uplifting performance.
The Comedy of Errors
Roles: 14
Synopsis: The Comedy of Errors is a fast-paced farce built on confusion, coincidence, and comic misunderstandings. When two sets of twins unknowingly arrive in the same town, chaos unfolds through exaggerated reactions and physical comedy. This ensemble-friendly play focuses on timing, teamwork, and storytelling.
Twelfth Night
Roles: 8
Age Range: 12 - 20
Synopsis: Twelfth Night is a lively comedy full of mistaken identity, disguise, and unexpected twists. As characters navigate confusion and friendship in a playful world, the story explores identity, relationships, and self-discovery through humour and ensemble storytelling.