I also write plays for educational publishing companies, to be placed in schools and used as part of English Curriculum work. But I always ensure that they're written with performance in mind. Luckily, every year, two or three of these plays are produced by schools up and down the country:
Published Plays
Oxford University Press:
The Greek champion Achilles is returning to the Trojan War. Intent on revenge for the killing of his friend Patroclus, he is determined to fight Hector to the death. The outcome of the war rests on this one fight and Troy 24, Olympus Broadcasting's most popular news channel, plans to get the world exclusive.
Oxford University Press:
SALEM
In 1692, 19 people were executed for witchcraft and the village of Salem was engulfed in fear. But what is the truth behind events in Salem? What was at the heart of the accusations, and how did hysteria take such a firm hold on the community? Explore the dangers of going along with the crowd in this spine-chilling rendition of events
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
FOOL'S GOLD
Prospero, a struggling alchemist who has dedicated his life to the seemingly fruitless pursuit of the secret of the Philosopher's Stone, falls prey to a couple of swindlers - ignoring the advice of caring daughter Miranda and apprentice Will. Now a cunning plan has to be devised to wreak revenge and reclaim their lost wealth. Unexpected and entertaining results ensue.
Oxford University Press:
Oxford Playscripts (Secondary)
Tess of the
d'Urbervilles
(Item Currently available
as Download Only)
Dracula
(Buy @ Oxford University Press)
Lady Macbeth
(Buy @ Oxford University Press)
Oxford Literacy Web (Primary)
Plays - Key Stage 2 / P4-7
Lively and involving plays to develop speaking and listening skills.
- Six differentiated roles make these plays perfect for group and guided reading
- Exciting plots and characters
- Improves group participation, reading with expression, and speaking and listening skills
- Free Teachers Notes in each pack
Years 5 and 6 Mixed Pack (6 titles, three from each year)
