the 2015 Catalogue

new titles
aurora metro
& supernova
books
2015
25
years
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new adult fiction
Introducing Aurora Metro Books Catalogue 2015
With over 200 international authors on our list, Aurora Metro Books may be a small
independent but it has a big reach. Covering the worlds of film, music and the arts,
our Non-fiction books provide new perspectives on cultural affairs. Our unique
Historical fiction list delves into fascinating people and past times that merit new
evaluation; our Drama list offers unique multicultural voices from all over the world,
and our Young Adult fiction list goes from strength to strength with acclaimed
international children’s authors. While our biennial competition The Virginia Prize for
Fiction has unearthed a number of little gems by women writers.
Read, enjoy and discover what’s new!
THE
LEIPZIG AFFAIR
by Fiona Rintoul
£8.99 / ebook £7.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-97-5
ebook: 978-1-906582-65-4
300 pages
NEW
WINNER
SCEPTRE PRIZE
FOR FICTION
The year is 1985. East Germany
is in the grip of communism. Magda, a
brilliant but disillusioned young linguist,
is desperate to flee to the West. When a black market deal
brings her into contact with Robert, a young Scot, studying
at Leipzig University, she sees a way to realise her escape
plans. But as Robert falls in love with her, he stumbles into
a complex world of shifting half-truths – one that will undo
them both.
Many years later, long after the Berlin Wall has been torn
down, Robert returns to Leipzig in search of answers. Can
he track down the elusive Magda? And will the past give up
its secrets?
Fiona is a Scottish author , translator and journalist who
writes for the FT.
“... a gripping, complex debut that thrills through the human
stories it tells of the Cold War, stories of flawed individuals caught
in circumstances beyond their control. A hugely evocative read.”
– Zoe Strachan, author of Negative Space
“... a hugely talented writer, The Leipzig Affair will resonate loud
WINNER
and clear with anyone conscious of the dangers of CCTV culture in
OF THE
modern Britain. A stark warning and a powerful story.”
VIRGINIA PRIZE
– Rodge Glass, author of Bring Me the Head of Ryan Giggs
FOR FICTION
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Fiction
TRACKS, RACING THE SUN
by Sandro Martini
To coincide with the centenary of Maserati
As featured in the NEW YORK TIMES, MOTORSPORT MAGAZINE
THE VIRTUAL DRIVER, OCTANE MAGAZINE
AND ON RADIO IN USA.
NEW
In this epic novel about European motor racing heroes
before and after World War 2, larger-than-life characters
survive incredible battles on the track that most of us would
never dream of.
Tracks is about what drives men to risk it all to claim the title
of Champion, as well as their need for love – and their love
of danger. This is a thrilling version of events based on the
true rivalries, triumphs and disasters of a fascinating period
in European sporting history.
Italian-American sports journalist and author Sandro
Martini spent a decade researching the true lives of these
forgotten sporting heroes and makes them leap off the
page with energy and the scream of an engine, as they
fight to create the motor-racing sport we love today.
£9.99 / ebook £8.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-43-2
ebook: 978-1-906582-44-9
336 pages
“Martini writes about the dawn of motor racing, a violent and treacherous
sport where men serviced their addiction to speed and etched their names in
history with blood. Enjoy riding with the greats, it’s a rush.”
– Ben Collins aka The Stig, Top Gear
“Every fan of motor racing should read this book. How the legendary Italian
drivers of the past forged the sport we love today with blood and bone.”
– Motor sport legend Mario Andretti
“A great read! An incredible tale of skill and courage based on true events”
– Alex Baldolini, 250cc / moto2 WSS rider
“Martini fills the void between reportage and propaganda with human frailty
and emotion, and gives voice to their actions. It is so successful that you feel
like a fly on the wall as their lives play out before you … this is a fascinating
novelization of a time and a group of characters whose real lives have been all too
often subsumed in dry, academic prose. Tracks: Racing the Sun is an engaging,
enjoyable and entertaining read, and one that I will read again very soon.”
– The Virtual Driver
3
Fiction
THE EVOLUTIONIST by Avi Sirlin
NEW
The Malay Archipelago. 1858. In these remote tropics, a
young British naturalist, Alfred Wallace, toils in obscurity.
One night, suffering from fever and hallucination, Wallace
solves the greatest mystery of the era: the origin of
species. Wallace contacts Charles Darwin, who has been
secretly penning a near-identical version of the same
evolutionary theory for 20 years. While Darwin achieves
world-renown, Wallace is set on a collision course with
the men at the very heart of the scientific establishment,
including Darwin.
£9.99 / ebook £8.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-53-1
ebook: 978-1-906582-13-5
336 pages
“One of the great forgotten heroes of Natural
History – you could say he’s the missing link in the
story of evolution.” – Bill Bailey’s Jungle Hero BBC2
“ … an utterly convincing character study of one of
the most poignant figures in the history of science
– Alfred Wallace – overshadowed by Darwin as
originator of the theory of natural selection.”
– ***** goodreads
THE PHYSICIAN OF SANLÚCAR
Jonathan Falla
A beautifully written and absorbing story of exile and
redemption set against the stark Patagonian wilderness
at the start of the modern age.
A lone French doctor struggles to help the Indian tribes
faced with disease and destruction as the Europeans
invade and steal their land. Falling for another man’s wife
only further complicates his troubled life. With the onset of
the First World War, conflict and old rivalries erupt in this
forgotten outpost, one of the remotest places on earth.
‘An original, unflinching work … the strength of
the writing and the subject carry all before them.’
– New York Times
‘Coolly and confidently written, this is fiction at its
most bracing.’ – Baltimore Sun
£8.99 / ebook £7.99
‘Assured, without a trace of self-indulgence … it
ISBN: 978-1-906582-38-8
knows where it is going, and that is nowhere near
ebook: 978-1 906582-45-6
224 pages
home.’
– The Scotsman
Award-winning Jamaican-born author Jonathan Falla follows the success of Blue Poppies.
4
Fiction
SUNDAY TIMES
BOOK OF THE
MONTH
THE RIVER’S SONG
by Suchen Christine Lim
A beautifully written exploration of identity, love and loss, set against the
social upheaval created by the rise of Singapore.
Ping and Weng grow up together on the banks of the
Singapore river, where music is their passion. But family
circumstances drive them apart and Ping is sent away to
university in America, while Weng is sent to prison.
Many years later, Ping returns to a country transformed
by prosperity. Will she reveal to Weng the secret that has
separated them for over 30 years?
“ … just as the best novels should be but so rarely
are: like immersion in a vivid dream. I couldn’t decide
whether to read it slowly in order to savour every
word, or to race along, mesmerised by Lim’s dazzling
story-telling.”
– Jill Dawson, author
“ – powerful, deep and moving – draws you in and
pulls you along irresistibly. Its heartfelt swell will
carry you away to a place of passion and resonant
conviction.”
– Kevin MacNeil, author
NEW
£9.99 / ebook £8.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-98-2
ebook: 978-1-906582-57-9
336 pages
LIBERTY BAZAAR by David Chadwick
To coincide with the 150th anniversary of the end of the
American Civil War. Inspired by true events, Liberty Bazaar
is a riveting tale of love, adventure and double-dealing
that reveals Britain’s murky role in the conflict.
Liverpool, 1863: Newly arrived in England, wealthy liberals
enlist Trinity, an escaped slave girl, in their campaign to
abolish slavery and support Abraham Lincoln’s Union.
Jubal, a high-ranking Confederate officer, has arrived to
find supporters and raise funds for the opposing side.
When Trinity discovers a high-stakes conspiracy to win
the war for the South, she must risk everything to stop it
– including her new-found freedom. But who will believe a
runaway slave? And who can she really trust?
£9.99 / ebook £8.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-92-0
ebook: 978-1-906582-66-1
308 pages
Award-winning journalist and Mancunian author David
Chadwick, worked in PR for KPMG before researching and
writing his debut novel.
5
Fiction
KIPLING & TRIX
Mary Hamer
WINNER
OF THE
VIRGINIA PRIZE
FOR FICTION
Explores the hidden truth behind Kipling’s drive, his socalled ‘go fever’ and his sister Trix’s battle with mental
illness …
As small children, Rudyard Kipling and his sister ‘Trix’ lived
an enchanted life in India playing with beloved servants
and running around freely. Their happiness came to an
abrupt end when they were sent back to England to live
with strangers and forced to conform to the strict rules of
Edwardian society in an alien country.
£9.99 / ebook £8.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-34-0
ebook: 978-1-906582-46-3
368 pages
Both brother and sister grew up to become writers,
although one lived in the shadow of the other’s genius.
Rudyard Kipling’s incredible life is known to many while
his poetry and books have been read by millions – but what
became of his talented younger sister? Her story, full of
love and lies, became a distressing family secret that was
hidden from the world …
‘A historical delight’ – Waterstone’s
‘Hamer’s books opens up the complex world of the Kiplings, moving between
continents and momentous world events’ – Daily Mail
‘Although based closely on historical fact, Kipling and Trix is a tour-de-force
of imaginative fiction as well as a lyrically written, if often harrowing, tale of
surprising passion.’ – The Huffington Post, USA
‘Kipling and Trix manages to be both accurate and a beautifully presented novel,
rich with detail and character’ – Neon Magazine
• A unique insight into the life of one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th
century; one whose private life was obsessively well-guarded.
• An incredible and theatrical tale: Hamer’s debut novel explores the truth about Alice
Kipling – ‘Trix’ – delving into the heart of the relationship between a difficult brother
and his troubled sister.
• Set against a lavish backdrop of colonial India, austere Edwardian England and
Vermont, USA ‘New England’
About the author
Mary Hamer travels widely and has lectured in many countries. Her work has appeared in The
Economist, The Guardian and The Independent. Ever since Rudyard Kipling lit her imagination
as a child, Mary has wanted to write about him, and later, about his sister, Trix, whom she
found just as compelling. She has published works of non-fiction, but for the intimate story
she wanted to tell here she decided it had to be fiction. This is her first novel.
6
Fiction
THE SCREAM
Laurent Graff
The narrator, who works in a toll booth on the highway,
describes a world where most humans have died due to
a terrible sound that seems to come from nowhere. But
not everyone can hear the sound. Is it real or only in the
narrator’s mind? The Scream starts as sci-fi and ends as a
realisation that despair can shape the world to the point
where it becomes unrecognisable.
Through Graff’s irreproachable style, the reader gets
trapped in a nightmarishly poetic world embodied by the
empty highway; a metaphor which unfolds until the point
where reality becomes crueller than fiction.
‘a story of cinematic intensity that merges banality
and catastrophe with one of the most iconic visual
images in the Western canon.’ –BookOxygen
‘This kind of dream-like scenario, with elements of
allegory, myth and symbolism, is not easy to do well,
Graff, however, pulls the task off beautifully’ – dlbookblog
£7.99 / ebook £6.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-25-8
ebook: 978-1-906582-39-5
104 pages
MOSAIC DECEPTIONS
Patrick Gooch
Literary thriller from a new master of the genre …
When Matt Clements meets an enigmatic prophet on the
Kurdistan border, he is set on the trail of ancient relics
that have profound consequences for our time.
Assembling his team, he travels to the most remote desert
regions of the Middle East unaware that the search for
evidence endangers all their lives.
In a race against time, Matt must outwit his adversaries to
present his discoveries publicly in New York, discoveries that
will send shockwaves throughout the Western world and
rewrite history as we know it.
‘A real page-turner that jolts us out of complacency
with a bold and clever plot’
– Dazed & Confused
‘Thought-provoking and intelligent thriller’ Metro
‘Gooch predicts a female Islamic prophet will shake up
our views of men and women’s roles under Islam … the
ending in New York at the UN building is spectacular.’
– goodreads.com
£8.99 / ebook £7.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-14-2
ebook: 978-1 906582-24-1
320 pages
7
Fiction
POMEGRANATE SKY
Louise Soraya Black
WINNER OF
THE
VIRGIINIA
PRIZE
FOR FICTION
Living in post-revolutionary Tehran,
Layla refuses to bow to the ayatollahs’
rules, resisting her mother’s relentless attempts to find
her a suitable husband. Instead, she embarks on an illicit
affair with her art teacher, Keyvan, and they tentatively
imagine a future together.
But the sudden death of her uncle, an outspoken
journalist, raises many unanswered questions and Layla’s
plans for the future begin to unravel.
£8.99 / ebook £7.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-10-4
ebook: 978-1-906582-20-3
240 pages
SACRED
Eliette Abécassis
‘Vividly written, fresh and eloquent,
a girl’s poignant tale of love and menace in
contemporary Iran.’ – Fay Weldon
‘ … a bittersweet tale of betrayed trust and ruptured
innocence … the feel for colour and language is
vibrant … ‘ –The Guardian First Novel Choice
Winner of
The Écrivain
Croyant
Literary Prize
Filmed as Kadosh by Amos Gitai
selected for the Cannes Film Festival
Sacred is the moving love story of a young woman, living
in the ultra-orthodox community in Jerusalem. Spurned
by her community for failing to conceive a child in ten
years of marriage, her husband is forced by custom to
reject her. Should she tell the truth about his infertility –
or watch while her husband, the son of the Rabbi, marries
another?
£9.95 / ebook £8.95
ISBN: 978-0-9536757-8-4
ebook: 978-1-906582-28-9
144 pages
8
‘In Rachel and Naomi, Abecassis creates two powerful
and sympathetic heroines, and the power and beauty
of her writing renders their story both heartbreaking
and hypnotic.’ – The Observer
‘A terrifying book on the feminine condition.’
– Le Figaro
Fiction / Humour
Shortlisted
for the Saga
Award for Wit
‘Stability is sexy’ says charismatic
leader Gideon Price, whose party will
go to any lengths to stay in power.
HARD CHOICES
Carole Hayman
Grace Fry, bold and beautiful Minister for Women,
discovers a plot to suppress the truth by means of spin,
murder and manipulation. With her own life in danger,
will she dare to speak out or be seduced by the promise
of a post at the top table?
‘No wonder No 10 never wanted you to read this
funny, clever, frightening book.’
– Sunday Express, Fiction Read of the Week
‘ … Hard Choices is as good as Julian Barnes’
England, England … ’ – The Observer
As
featured on
The Richard and
Judy Show
£8.99 / 978-0-9546912-1-9
268 pages
SILLY BEGGAR
James Spence
Silly Beggar takes the art of acquiring the freebie to a
whole new level of absurdity. Rejoice as the customer
service departments of multinational corporations are fed
ridiculous stories to make them part with T-shirts or other
logo-bearing bounty. Whether he’s playing the system
or just playing games, James Spence demonstrates his
comic genius via his uniquely entertaining emails.
‘The author has clearly spent years plaguing
companies with his idiotic requests for freebies, could
this be where the global meltdown started?’
Paul Foot, Life President, Guild of Paul Foot Connoisseurs
‘a very amusing illustration of the lengths people will
go to to earn a buck – public relations will never be the
same again.’ – Nigel Williams, best-selling author, The
Wimbledon Poisoner
£9.99 / 978-1-906582-03-6
200 pages, full colour
photos and illustrations
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Short Stories / Reference
HOW MAXINE LEARNED TO LOVE HER LEGS
and other tales of growing up
Ed. Sarah Le Fanu
A sparkling collection of stories exploring a host of female
parts, rites of passage, love, loss, danger, revelations,
strange relationships, the pleasures and pains of growing
up female in one entertaining volume. With stories from:
Hilary Bailey Sally Cameron Betzy Dinesen Souad Faress
Chrissie Gittins Bonnie Greer Vicky Grut Kirsty Gunn Brigid
Howarth Mizzy Hussain Geraldine Kaye Carolyn Partrick
Ellen Phethean Kate Pullinger Stella Rafferty Ravinder
Randhawa Maire Ni Reagain Michele Roberts Daphne Rock
Elisa Segrave Kirsty Seymour-Ure Susanna Steele Karen
Whiteson
‘ … the stories are fresh, one for every
occasion. Many of them I would read a number of
times – they are thought-provoking. This book is
likely to be bought by women for friends, lovers, and
themselves … buy it and see … ’ – Fed Mag
£8.95 / 978-0-9515877-4-4
242 pages / Age 14+
THE WOMEN WRITERS’ HANDBOOK
Eds. Robson, Beck, Georgeson
An essential handbook for new and experienced women
writers, including practical help, teaching resources for
running a series of writing workshops, grants awards and
bursaries. Also contains examples of workshop writing –
poems, short stories and essays on collaboration by women
writers including:
Caryl Churchill
Bryony Lavery
Jill Hyem
Ayshe Raif
‘a gem of a book: everything a woman writer might
need in one slim volume.’ – Everyman Magazine
‘ … plenty of practical advice and information
including details suggestions for a series of sessions.’
– Writer’s News
10
£4.95 / 978-0-9515877-0-6
148 pages
TRIPLE
AWARD
WINNER
new young adult fiction
MY BROTHER’S WAR by David Hill
NEW
It’s New Zealand, 1914, and the biggest war the world has
known has just broken out in Europe.
William eagerly enlists for the army but his younger brother,
Edmund, is a conscientious objector and refuses to fight.
While William trains to be a soldier, Edmund is arrested.
Both brothers will end up on the bloody battlefields of
France, but their journeys there are very different. And what
they experience at the front line will challenge the beliefs
that led them there.
‘… there are stories that need to be told over
and over again, to introduce a new generation of
readers to important ideas and to critical times in their
country’s history … Hill’s descriptions of trench warfare
are unforgettable.’
– New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children
and Young Adults 2013
£8.99 / ebook £7.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-63-0
ebook: 978-1-906582-66-1
252 pages
ERIK AND THE GODS – JOURNEY TO VALHALLA
Lars-Henrik Olsen
First book in a five part series of mythical adventure stories,
follows the exploits of 13 year old Erik as he journeys to
Valhalla, the Land of the Gods
One evening, during a violent storm, 13 year old Erik is
sent back in time to Asgard by the thunder god, Thor. Set
in a parallel universe between Hel and Asgard, Erik must
help free the Goddess of Eternal life, Idun, who has been
kidnapped by the giants. The gods are losing their strength
and time is running out. Can Erik get to Idun in time and
prevent the End of the World? Erik is helped by Trud, the
daughter of Thor on a journey that takes them through the
underworld and the land of the dead, Hell.
WINNER
DANISH
CHILDREN’S BOOK
AWARD
Lars-Henrik Olsen is a Danish author who
has won many awards. His work has been
translated into 13 languages.
NEW
£7.99 / ebook £6.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-93-7
ebook: 978-1-906582-64-7
252 pages
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International Fiction For Young People
THEMBA – A BOY CALLED HOPE
Lutz Van Dijk
Translated by Karin Chubb
Shortlisted for
The Marsh
Award
Themba grows up dreaming of becoming a football star
but life without his mother and father is a struggle and
Themba has to grow up fast.
A lucky break gives him the chance to train as a
footballer and play professionally – but Themba has a
secret – should he tell the truth and risk everything he’s
ever dreamed of?
£7.99 / ebook £6.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-21-0
ebook: 978-1-906582-49-4
192 pages / Age 12+
‘Coupling together the glamour and excitement
of a rags to riches football story with a description
of a family’s struggle against poverty, prejudice … an
important, worthy but highly readable novel.’
– dlbbookblog.blogspot.co.uk
‘It’s a really engaging book, and because AIDS is a serious
issue, it made us want to carry on reading more about it.’
– Durning Library Teenage Reading Group
DAVID’S STORY
Stig Dalager
Translated by Frances Osterfelt and Cheryl Robson
Shortlisted for
The Marsh
Award
Separated from his parents who are deported by the
Nazis, David struggles to survive, hungry and alone,
until by chance, he finds his way to the city of Warsaw.
Quickly, he learns to smuggle things from one area of
the city to the other, dodging the police and the Gestapo
to earn enough for a crust of bread. Homeless and
weakened by months of hardship, the days of running
and hiding are coming to an end. The soldiers are
brutally clearing the ghetto …
Can he outwit them one more time?
£7.99 / ebook £6.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-04-3
ebook: 978-1-906582-23-4
304 pages / Age 10+
12
‘ … one would think that this was written by Isaac
B. Singer or one of the other Polish-Jewish geniuses.’
– Jewish Information Magazine
‘Dalager has written a shockingly relevant historical
novel, a taut story of international standing and
appeal. A monument to our own shame, at that time
and now.’ – Politiken Newspaper
International Fiction For Young People
MY BROTHER JOHNNY
Francesco D’Adamo
Shortlisted for
The Marsh
Award
Translated by Sian Williams
Johnny is a young airman who’s flown dozens of missions.
When he comes home from the war, his family and friends
greet him as a hero. But Johnny doesn’t feel like a hero.
He’s sick at the thought of the destruction he’s caused to
people in the villages over there. What’s wrong with him?
Why is he doing this? And when he sets up an anti-war
protest in the centre of town, nobody wants to listen.
Until the war comes home to them, that is.
‘Some stories need to be written, and deserve to be
read all over the world. My Brother Johnny is one of
these … ’ – The Sunday Times
Shortlisted for
The Marsh
Award
Winner of
Ibby ‘Best
Book for
Teenagers’
£6.99 / 978-0-9551566-3-2
136 pages / Age 12+
TINA’S WEB
Alki Zei
Translated by John Thornley
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 really good book for teens as it helps them
realise the consequences of drug use.’ – Teen Titles
‘Alki Zei’s description of Tina’s unravelling makes the
heart beat faster and frequently puts a lump in the
throat. There are stories within stories here, each given
its own shape and space. Highly recommended.’
– Children’s Books Ireland Magazine.
£7.99 / 978-0-9551566-1-8
216 pages / Age 12+
13
International Fiction For Young People
BL A CK M AIL
T h o mas F eibel
Translated by Penny Black
Johnny is seventeen and the biggest Darlis Diller fan in
Germany. Having tricked both his school and his parents,
he follows his rock idol on a national tour. But things
don’t go to plan when he has all his money stolen and the
people around him end up dead – all because of an email
he’s mistakenly received from a criminal gang! Soon he
has nowhere to hide and nobody to turn to – except Pola,
his new best friend. Unaware that both the criminals and
the police are after him, Johnny tries to track down his
elusive rock idol. But his idol seems to be hallucinating
about a demon called the Dhuul …
£7.99 / 978-0-9551566-2-5
272 pages / Age 13+
‘ … one of the best books for young people of the
year.’ – Focus Magazine
‘a witty, page-turning entertainment, as trendy as any
teenager could wish.’ – Books For Keeps
L E T TE RS F ROM ALA I N
E n r i que P erez D i a z
Translated by Simon Breden. Illustrated by Francisco Solé
Shortlisted for
The Marsh Award
Arturo, a twelve-year-old boy lives on the island of Cuba.
One day, his best friend Alain goes away with his family
on a small boat, in search of a better life in America.But
the sea can be a perilous place …
When Alain’s dog returns mysteriously, the adults fear
the worst. But Arturo begins to receive strange letters
from his friend. What do they mean? And will his friend
ever return?
£6.99 / 978-0-9551566-4-9
104 pages / Age 10+
14
’not a story of economic migrants but rather the
loss and sadness felt by the family and friends that are
left behind … sensitively handled.’
– The School Librarian
‘ … this evocative and thought-provoking story is to be
enjoyed by adults and children alike.’ – CubaSi
International Fiction For Young People
Shortlisted
for
The Wingate
Literary Prize
SO BI BO R
Jean Molla
Translated by Polly McLean
‘I did it so they’d stop me,’ Emma said, when she was caught
stealing biscuits from a supermarket. But Emma is hiding
behind tough words … Emma is sixteen and anorexic. Why?
Is it her parents’ indifference, the long family silences, the
lies they tell each other? Emma wants to know. She wants
to understand.
When she discovers an old notebook in her grandparents’
house, disturbing secrets emerge about their part in the War,
that demand an answer.
‘Once you start one of Molla’s books, you can’t
put it down. By the time you’ve finished, you’ll have
been moved to tears.’ – Le Monde
£6.99 / 978-0-9546912-4-0
176 pages / Age 14+
Finalist
in The New
Zealand Post
Book Awards
CO M I NG BACK
Davi d Hi l l
Ryan has just got his licence. 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 harrowing accident that follows impacts many lives.
Ryan grows up and finds a way to make amends while
Tara has to re-learn everything as she struggles to recover
from her injuries.
‘This is a fine book for young adults who want
to learn how to drive. It makes clear how quickly
things can go wrong and never be right again.’
– Classroom Magazine
‘Every teen should read this book before setting foot
in a car. Come to think of it, most adults should too.’
– NZ Inspired Magazine
£7.99 / 978-0-9542330-2-0
192 pages / Age 13+
15
Fiction For Young People
THI S TO W N
Voted One Of The Top 40 Best
Books For Teens by Teen Titles
Malcolm McKay
Somewhere beyond the rain, the wind and the stars, as
far from the Earth as it’s possible to be, there was a town
so old that no one remembered how or when it began.
It was a town where everyone stayed exactly the same,
a town where no one grew older, a town surrounded
by a million miles of yellow corn, which was so strange
that if you went in, you disappeared immediately. And
perhaps Thistown would have always stayed the same
if they hadn’t found The Sleeping Man. He changed
everything. Forever.
£7.99 / 978-0-9546912-5-7
288 pages / Age 10+
‘ … an intriguing fantasy parable. The writing
is clear and simple; the book will find readers even a
bit younger than the main characters and could give
rise to some interesting discussions. The ending is a
particularly enigmatic affair which should get your
students questioning.’ – Writing in Education
JUNK FOOD HERO
Pat Swindells
George, aged thirteen, weighs seventeen stone and
is still growing in all directions. When a TV chef brings
healthy food to the school dinner menu, George
demands his right to chips, chips and more chips. But
his teachers won’t budge and they set him thinking …
George embarks on a journey of discovery where he
takes the giant leap from living to eat to eating to live.
£7.99 / 978-1-906582-02-9
240 pages / Age 10+
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‘George is a likeable character, representing a
group often portrayed negatively in children’s
literature. This book is short enough to be read
as a class story, and can be linked to a number
of different topics. lt should lead to some good
discussion.’ – Learning Support Magazine
‘ for every hour your children spend on their Playstations
this week, they should devote an equal amount of
time to reading Junk Food Hero. It could just change –
perhaps even save – their lives.’ – Women Talking
non-fiction arts and culture
NEW
SUBVERSIVE SCENE : COUNTER-CULTURE UK –
A CELEBRATION ed. Rebecca Gillieron
The first comprehensive exploration of counterculture in
the UK – from illegal raves to street art, subversive comedy
and agit-prop theatre to pop-up galleries, LBGT clubs,
disability arts and much more …
US counterculture is a much-celebrated field but many
strands of the thriving UK scene remain undocumented …
This one-stop guide offers an entirely unique look at
an integrated movement, inviting DJs, graffiti artists,
musicians, writers, poets, fans, protestors and participants
alike to contribute chapters.
£9.99 / 978-0-9566329-6-8
288 pages
ART, THEATRE AND WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE
Irene Cockroft and Susan Croft
An exploration of the creative explosion that occurred
when the campaign for the vote brought together the
talents of so many female writers and artists at the start
of the 20th century.
Writers included: Cicely Hamilton / Chris St. John / Inez
Bensusan / Elizabeth Robins / Edith Zangwill / Charlotte
Despard / Chris St John and many more.
Artists included: Ernestine Mills / Pamela Colman Smith
/ Mary Lowndes / Emily Ford / Olive Hockin / Anne
Swynnerton / Sylvia Pankhurst and many more.
Theatre-makers: Ellen Terry / Edith Craig / Sybil
Thorndike / Lena Ashwell
£7.99 / 978-1-906582-08-1
128 pages
‘ … this is not a book about the gesture. It’s
a story of connected and concerted bravery …
a compelling reminder of a fierce and quietly –
neglected artistic movement.’ – Exeunt Magazine
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Non-Fiction – THEATRE
THEATRE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
ed. Stuart Bennett
An exploration of the way ‘Theatre for Children and Young People’
has responded to cultural diversity in a continually changing social
and political context over the last fifty years. This publication is a tool
to record and stimulate innovation and excellence – contributing to
the long-term stability of the arts. It is the first publication to give
the whole story of theatre for children and young people and its
development in the UK. Essential reading for drama and theatre
practitioners and for students of contemporary British theatre
everywhere.
‘ … good to have on offer so many voices and
such a wealth of experience, often with concrete
examples, tips on writing and directing; the
principles of TIE … ’ – T.E.S.
£11.99 / 978-0-9546912-8-8
246 pages
A GUIDE TO UK THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
ed. Paul Harman
The quality and range of Theatre for Children and Young People
in the UK is one of our greatest cultural assets. This essential
book provides the first ever guide to the wealth of talent and
creativity displayed by over 150 professional companies involved
in theatre for young audiences.
£7.99 / 978-1-906582-09-8
112 pages
HOW TO PUT ON A COMMUNITY PLAY by Sarah Burton
• Essential source book for universities and colleges and students
of Community Theatre / Theatre Studies.
• Appeals to local community groups, youth theatres and
amateur players wanting to stage a community play.
An invaluable guide to the myriad tasks and decisions facing any
community play organiser. With detailed advice concerning the
preparation, planning and execution required to achieve success,
the author also offers essential tips on the creative process,
administrative hurdles and technical headaches that must be
overcome.
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£12.99 / 978-1-906582-15-9
192 pages
Non-Fiction – COOKERY
THE GREEN TEEN COOKBOOK
Winner of
The Gourmand
Best Sustainable
Foodbook UK
ed. Laurane M archive
This unique cookbook and rough
guide to ethical eating is for all those
who want to eat well, pay less and save the planet!
What is Fair Trade?
What’s a Flexitarian?
Are food additives bad?
The perfect gift for young people learning to cook, for
students on a budget and for all those interested in
pursuing an eco-friendly lifestyle.
‘This is real cooking … a revolutionary little
gem in its own right … quite political. And so it
should be.’ – singlegourmettraveller.wordpress.com
‘It is the perfect antidote to our take-away crazy
food habits … a good balance between presenting
the opinions for ethical eating without being a
preachy bible of eco warriorism.’
– www.referplus.org.uk
£9.99 / ebook £8.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-12-8
ebook 978-1-906582-36-4
112 pages, full colour
THE ARAB-ISRAELI COOKBOOK – RECIPES
Robin Soans
A collection of recipes that offers
the best of Middle Eastern food
and more.
With recipes gathered in Israel and Palestine from
ordinary people going about their everyday lives, The
Arab-Israeli Cookbook include tips, tales and anecdotes
as well as recipes passed down through generations.
Published in conjunction with the play
by the same author:
The Arab-Israeli Cookbook: The Play
978-0-954233-09-9
£9.99 / 978-0-9515877-5-1
96 pages, full colour photos
Winner of
The Gourmand:
Best Innovative
Foodbook UK and
Special Jury Prize
For Peace
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Non-Fiction – TRAVEL / BIOGRAPHY / COOKERY
PROVENCE: People, Places, Food
A Cultural Guide ed. Cheryl Robson
An essential guide for any culture-conscious traveller
heading to Provence, full of colour photographs and
authentic local recipes.
An artistic and literary guide to the places artists and
celebrities have lived, covering everything from Occitan
literature to French hip-hop, the founders of Modern Art
to the glitz and glam of St Tropez.
From the breathtaking heights of the Luberon, to the
azure blue of the Mediterranean coast, delight in the
sight and scents of the lavender, of pine trees wafting on
the breeze and the taste of fruity wine and fresh seafood.
£12.99 / 978-1-906582-33-3
288 pages, full colour
people
places
art
literature
food …
an alternative guide
to Provence for the
culture-conscious
traveller
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Artists, painters, writers and discerning travellers from
royalty to rock stars have long been attracted by the
region’s bright light, perfect climate and joie de vivre.
Take the road less travelled as you find out more about
the extraordinary range of places and people who’ve
found inspiration in the mountains and valleys, rocky
coves and verdant islands.
Author and editor Cheryl Robson has owned a home
in Provence for over twenty years and has a wealth of
knowledge about the region. She has edited dozens of
books including The Arab-Israeli Cookbook Recipes which
was awarded Best Innovative Cookbook 2004 and a
Special Jury Prize for Peace from Gourmand.
“ … an eclectic collection of travel and food
recommendations, but also includes a curated
selection of articles about the artists and writers who
lived in Provence and contributed to its cultural life.”
– www.theculturetrip.com
“From the Alps to the Riviera, Provence is a varied
and popular region. Edited by Cheryl Robson, ‘Provence:
People, Places, Food’ follows in the footsteps of the
area’s famous residents to show its true character.”
– Living France
Non-Fiction – MUSIC
THE BRITISH BEAT EXPLOSION: Rock n’ Roll Island
ed. J.C. Wheatley
Have you heard about Eel Pie Island? The home of the
British Beat explosion?
Anyone with an interest in the UK’s history of rock n’roll is
familiar with The Cavern Club and the role that Merseyside
played in the story of the British Beat scene. But on a far
less trodden path, over a small bridge onto an island in the
middle of the The Thames, another great 60s club night
played host to acts that would later make a global name
for themselves.
THE ROLLING STONES, THE WHO, PINK FLOYD,
THE SMALL FACES, THE PRETTY THINGS, THE KINKS
and THE YARDBIRDS are amongst the many acts who
performed at the legendary Eel Pie Hotel during its 50s
and 60s heydey, as did jazz greats like KEN COLYER,
KENNY BALL and ACKER BILK as well as more avant
garde performers like IVOR CUTLER.
But how did The Eel Pie Club become such a popular
venue? What motivated its founder, Arthur Chisnall to
create a space where young people could enjoy the music
they wanted to, in an environment free from the usual
constraints? How did this thriving West London scene get
omitted from rock history when its influence has spread
far and wide?
£9.99 / ebook £8.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-47-0
ebook 978-1-906582-52-4
160 pages
• Including
interviews with
musicians, fans
and journalists
• b / w photographs
throughout
Recently, bands like THE MYSTERY JETS have paid homage
to Arthur Chisnall’s fabulous club, playing gigs on the island
that launched careers and cemented rock’s infamous
relationships. The latest incarnation of the EEL PIE CLUB is
alive and well. In this book, Michele Whitby traces the origins
of a scene that deserves recognition.
Authors:
Michele Whitby, owner of the Eel Pie archive
Gina Way, music promoter
Zoe Howe, music journalist
John Platt, music journalist.
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Non-Fiction – MUSIC
WOMEN MAKE NOISE:
Girl Bands from Motown to the Modern
ed. Julia Downes
‘When was the last time you heard an all-girl
band on the radio? Why don’t all-girl bands
get the attention they deserve?’
In WOMEN MAKE NOISE musicians, journalists,
promoters and fans excavate the hidden story of the
all-girl band: from country belles of the 20s-40s and girl
groups of the 60s, to prog rock goddesses, women’s
liberationists and punks of the 70s-80s; from riot grrrl
activists and queercore anarchists of the 90s to radical
protesters Pussy Riot and the most inspiring all-girl
bands today. These aren’t the manufactured acts of
some pop svengali, these groups write their own songs,
play their own instruments and make music together on
their own terms.
£15.99 / ebook £14.99
ISBN: 978-0-9566329-1-3
ebook: 978-0-9566329-4-4
320 pages, b / w photographs
All-girl bands have made radical contributions to
feminism, culture and politics as well as producing some
unique, influential and innovative music. It’s time to
celebrate the outspoken voices, creative talents and
gutsy performances of the all-girl bands who demand
we take notice.
Including commentary from members of the original
60s girl groups and classic punk-inspired outfits like
The Raincoats and The Slits, as well as contemporary
Ladyfest heroines like Beth Ditto, this timely exploration
shows the world that sidelining all-girl bands is a major
oversight.
‘Fascinating, diverse and most importantly, inspiring – the title alone is as much
a rallying cry as a joyous statement of truth.’ – Zoë Street Howe, author of Typical
Girls? The Story Of The Slits and other music titles
‘It’s exhilarating to learn about different generations of female musicians from
such diverse, strong voices.’ – Kathleen Hanna
‘This timely book is both a summary of historic struggles and a cri de coeur that
the pop-feminist counterculture is alive and well and possessed of the ability to
oppose and correct the moribund culture of 21st century music if given the space
to breathe.’ – Los Angeles Review of Books
‘ … inspiring moments of in-your-face activism provide fascinating background
to some of your favourite bands (and many you ve never heard of). These women
offer up inspiring, funny and enraging stories of … a world that worked constantly
to push them down.’ – Gender Focus
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Non-Fiction – FILM
CELLULOID CEILING:
Women Film Directors breaking through
eds. Gabrielle Kelly & Cheryl Robson
• With contributions from filmmakers, journalists,
academics, film critics, bloggers and fans alike.
• Essential resource for film students, gender studies
courses and film fans
Highlighting rising women directors alongside ground-breaking
pioneers, this is a one-stop guide to the leading women film
directors working around the world in the 21st century, and
those who inspired them.
This collection of essays, by an impressive array of
international writers, examines the progress of women
film directors around the world, and arrives at some
surprising conclusions.
From the blockbusters of the Hollywood studios to
emerging voices from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Laos,
we learn of women making films in traditionally maledominated areas such as action, fantasy and horror.
With wide-ranging contributions from countries with
mature and nascent film industries, Celluloid Ceiling
demonstrates that economic and technological changes
are creating new opportunities for women film directors
everywhere. Includes interviews and b / w photographs.
£14.99 / ebook £13.99
ISBN: 978-0-9566329-0-6
ebook: 978-0-9566329- 5-1
288 pages
‘A sense of urgency drives contributors to seek out hope for film’s female future
in these essays. The entries probe how training and tech can empower women to
make and exhibit films. The call for equality is timely: in troubled economies, the
editors note, any less would be “a waste of a country’s human resources.
– **** Total Film
‘The arrival of a new book, “Celluloid Ceiling,” could not be more timely. It takes
a purposefully global overview of the status quo and in doing so provides some
fascinating stories and insights, reminding us of what is lost when we limit the
discussion to Anglophone directors.’
– Matthew Hammett Knott, Indiewire
‘The book is a powerful instrument for asserting the existence and achievements
of women filmmakers against the apparently endless sexism of the film industry.’
– Sophie Meyer, the fWord
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Non-Fiction – FILM
THE GLOBAL GUIDE TO MEDIA LABS:
the new development deal
by Gabrielle Kelly
NEW
An essential guide to breaking into the film industry, and
finding the funding you need to develop your movie.
In the last decade development funding in the film business
has all but vanished. The polarization of visual storytelling
into studio franchise blockbusters and highly individual
stories for multiple platforms has given rise to the key role
now played by Media Labs where visual storytellers can be
mentored and develop their ideas.
Often located in tandem with film festivals, the number
of Media Labs is growing exponentially. In the best Media
Labs, you can find help and support to experiment and
push the boundaries of storytelling. Participation in such
prestigious Labs as Sundance, Berlinale and Hong Kong
Film Financing Forum is often the difference between
making or not making a film or media project.
This book tells you where the Media Labs are, how to
apply, what they really offer and most importantly, how
to get into them.
£12.99 / 978-1-906582-88-3
256 pages
Plus a history and discussion of the development of
Media Labs, and an exploraton of how they will play a key
part in the fast-changing digital world, now affecting all
independent film-makers, both big and small.
Finally, no film guide would be complete without
information about accessing investment funding for films.
Like gold-dust, film-funding can be the hardest money to
find – and successfully raising development funding is a
primary skill which all budding film-makers need to master.
Gabrielle Kelly: screenwriter and producer, is also a media educator and story expert. She
has worked in Hollywood on both studio and indie films and on productions from Russia,
Brazil, China and Europe. Her films include: All the Queen’s Men, Stag, D.A.R.Y.L. for
Paramount / Columbia, and her script of indie feature All Ages Night, is set in the music
scene of LA. She developed and edited the industry bible, The Movie Business; a Legal
Guide with entertainment lawyer, Kelly Crabb and was awarded the Female Maverick
Award by the Female Eye Film Festival 2014 in the USA for her book ‘Celluloid Ceiling:
women directors breaking through.’
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Non-Fiction – FILM / BIOGRAPHY
NOT A NUMBER: Patrick McGoohan – a life
Rupert Booth
The only up-to-date biography of Patrick McGoohan
celebrating an extraordinary character whose refusal
to play by the rules of his profession earned him a
worldwide following.
Including exclusive interviews with leading
directors, actors and industry insiders from his hit
TV series The Prisoner and Danger Man as well as
commentary from family and friends.
When Patrick McGoohan first hit UK screens
starring as the Danger Man in 1960, audiences
were impressed by his fiery persona and on-screen
charisma. By the time he took on the role of ‘No 6’
in cult show The Prisoner his fanbase was global,
Hollywood beckoned and many that he worked with
regarded him as an enigmatic genius.
In Not a Number Rupert Booth reveals the true
character of a man known as much for his peculiar
off-screen behaviour as for his acting, directing and
writing. Why was he so puritanical, refusing to even
kiss a woman for any part he played? Why was he
so controlling over his work on The Prisoner and
other productions?
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.
£12.99 / £11.99
ISBN: 978-0-9566329-2-0
ebook: 978-0-9566329-3-7
320 pages, b/w photographs
‘I will not be
pushed, filed
stamped, indexed
briefed, de-briefed or
numbered!’
Number 6 in
The Prisoner
‘He was meant to become the first James Bond … Now a revealing new
biography tells of a destructive Jekyll and Hyde persona that governed his life.’
– The Daily Express
‘Many people have tried to reach a conclusion about the sort of person that Patrick
McGoohan really was. For the first time, Rupert Booth may well have found
the answer.’ – Rick Davy, The Unmutual Prisoner Website
‘Prickly, controlling, fiercely puritanical … this well-researched work offers
compelling insights into the man who could have been Bond had he not had
problems with gunplay and foreplay and whose idea of gentle encouragement on
The Prisoner set was to bark ‘get it done!’ – Total Film
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new play collections
NEW
DURBAN DIALOGUES, INDIAN VOICE
Ashwin Singh
£15.99 / ebook £14.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-42-5
ebook: 978-1-906582-32-6
224 pages
Durban Dialogues, Indian Voice is an anthology of five
engaging and eclectic South African plays by award-winning
playwright Ashwin Singh. The plays selected, namely To
House, Duped, Spice ‘n Stuff, Reoca Light and Beyond the Big
Bangs represent the complete array of Singh’s storytelling
skills in drama as well as satire.
Each play reflects, in different ways, on the complexities
and contradictions of life in post-Apartheid South Africa,
and focuses particularly on people of Indian origin and their
relationship with other South African communities.
‘Ashwin Singh’s To House deals with alliances
and conflicts between Black, White and Indian
characters … the intricate plot holds the attention
and there are neat devices … to highlight personal
interactions and class differences.’
– Independent on Sunday
BIG THEATRE IN SMALL SPACES
Brendan Murray
Debut collection of contemporary drama from an awardwinning playwright, exploring life in Great Britain today.
Far from the stress of the city, rural tensions seethe, young
men go to war, marriages founder, loneliness and denial
flourishes. Is life in the English countryside as idyllic as
it seems?
Includes: The Falling Sky, Missing in Action and Entertaining
Angels.
£15.99 / 978-1-906582-18-0
240 pages
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‘Tender and ultimately shocking, the conflicts
are subtle and the characters, never mere
mouthpieces, all have the ring of truth about
them.’ – The Stage
‘A play that captures the essence of rural life as it is
lived today. These country folk are a million miles
away from the stereotypes found in The Archers,
and the story is anything but everyday.’
– Oxford Times
Play Collections
THREE PLAYS by JONATHAN MOORE
Introduced by Gregory Hersov
TREATMENT • Edinburgh Fringe First
‘Treatment is one of the most disturbing and exhilarating
plays in London.’ The Independent
THIS OTHER EDEN • The Guardian Critics’ Choice
‘ … the play burns with passion and indignation.’
The Telegraph
FALL FROM LIGHT • A tale of art, savagery and redemption.
£10.95 / 978-0-9536757-2-2
200 pages
‘A singular voice for his generation: furious,
nihilistic, poetic … ’
– Time Out
BEST OF THE FEST Ed. Phil Setren
Includes
WILD TURKEY by JOE PENHALL
EVERLASTING ROSE by JUDY UPTON
STRINDBERG KNEW MY FATHER by MARK JENKINS
IN THE FIELDS OF ACELDAMA by NAOMI WALLACE
TWO HORSEMEN by BIYI BANDELE
£12.99 / 978-0-9515877-8-2
312 pages
‘Teachers of ‘A’ Level drama should find this a
useful collection for post 16 students … well written,
small cast pieces with relevance to their lives.’
– T.E.S.
GRAEAE PLAYS 1 new plays redefining disability
selected by Dame Jenny Sealey
Includes
SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL by RAY HARRISON GRAHAM
PEELING by KAITE O’REILLY
SOFT VENGEANCE by APRIL DE ANGELIS
FITTINGS: THE LAST FREAKSHOW by MIKE KENNY
INTO THE MYSTIC by PETER WOLF
£12.99 / 978-0-9536757-6-0
352 pages
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Play Collections
NEW SOUTH AFRICAN PLAYS
Ed. Charles J. Fourie
THE PLAYGROUND by BEVERLEY NAIDOO ‘ … it floats
on a haunting, echoing raft of traditional South African
harmonies … a joyful experience as well as a thoughtprovoking one..’ – Time Out Critics’ Choice
TAXI by SIBUSISO MAMBA ‘A fine piece of work … free
of clichés.’ – Daily Mail **** Pick of the Week
GREEN MAN FLASHING by MIKE VAN GRAAN ‘This
finely crafted drama tears at the heart and soul of our
democracy … astute writing … ’ – Star Tonight
TO HOUSE by ASHWIN SINGH ‘ … presents the new
cultural divide succinctly, making cogent statements
about South African society’ – D’Arts Magazine
REJOICE BURNING by JAMES WHYLE ‘the cruellest
irony of all is left until the end … the same one which has
spelled the death of Rejoice … ’ – BBC Radio 3
WHAT THE WATER GAVE ME by REHANE ABRAHAMS
‘ … tales that retrieve ancient magics and reveal
contemporary terrors.’ – Cape Times
£11.99 / 978-0-9542330-1-3
256 pages
BLACK & ASIAN PLAYS
Introduced by Afia Nkrumah, bibliography by Susan Croft
HARVEST by MANJULA PADMANABHAN Onassis
Award Winning play A play about the trade in human
organs from the Third World.
MADE IN ENGLAND by PARV BANCIL Time Out Critics’
Choice. A play about losing your cultural identity as the
price of success.
BROTHER TO BROTHER by MICHAEL MCMILLAN
Exploring the experience of being black and male
in Britain.
CALCUTTA KOSHER by SHELLEY SILAS Pick of the
Day Sunday Times Set in the Indian Jewish Community
in Calcutta, a family secret is revealed.
UNDER THEIR INFLUENCE by WAYNE BUCHANAN
Time Out Critics’ Choice The play raises questions about
the way black people are perceived and treated in the
mental health system.
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£9.95 / 978-0-9536757-4-6
320 pages
Play Collections – Women / International
Winner of
The Raymond
Williams Award
SEVEN PLAYS BY WOMEN
Ed. Cheryl Robson
FAIL / SAFE by AYSHE RAIF
THE TAKING OF LIBERTY by CHERYL ROBSON
CRUX by APRIL DE ANGELIS
ITHAKA by NINA RAPI
FORCED OUT by JEAN ABBOTT
COCHON FLAMBÉ by EVA LEWIN
‘ … testimony to the work and debate going on among
women, an inspiring document.’ – What’s On
£5.95 / 978-0-9515877-1-3
272 pages
PLAYS BY MEDITERRANEAN WOMEN
Ed. Marion Baraitser
12 WOMEN IN A CELL by NAWAL EL SAADAWI (Egypt)
THE END OF THE DREAM SEASON by MIRIAM
KAINY (Israel)
LIBRATION by LLUISA CUNILLÉ (Spain)
MEPHISTO by KLAUS MANN / ARIANE MNOUCHKINE
(France / Germany)
HARSH ANGEL by MARIA AVRAAMIDOU (Cyprus)
VERONICA FRANCO by DACIA MARAINI (Italy)
‘The quality of the writing is consistently high and never
less than gripping.’ – Writing in Education
£9.95 / 9780-9515877-3-7
296 pages
SIX PLAYS BY BLACK & ASIAN WOMEN WRITERS
Ed. Kadja George
MY SISTER-WIFE by MEERA SYAL
RUNNING DREAM by TRISH COOKE
SONG FOR A SANCTUARY by RUKHSANA AHMAD
LEONORA’S DANCE by ZINDIKA
MONSOON by MAYA CHOWDHRY
A HERO’S WELCOME by WINSOME PINNOCK
‘showcases a wealth of talent amongst Black and
Asian communities … often neglected by mainstream
publishers.’ – Black Pride Magazine
£12.99 / 978-0-9515877-2-0
228 pages
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Play Collections – Women / International
PLAYS FOR TODAY BY WOMEN
Eds. Cheryl Robson and Rebecca Gillieron
£15.99
978-1-906582-11-1
336 pages
A new collection of plays by women, tested in performance.
With great roles for women of all ages (and men too) these
plays will appeal to theatre practitioners, students and amateur
dramatic groups looking for material that is both moving
and topical. This wide-ranging collection explores aspects of
contemporary life from a female perspective.
YOURS ABUNDANTLY by GILLIAN PLOWMAN
FROM THE MOUTHS OF MOTHERS by AMANDA STUART FISHER
WELCOME TO RAMALLAH by SONJA LINDEN and ADAH KAY
THE AWKWARD SQUAD by KARIN YOUNG
FOR A BUTTON by RACHEL BARNETT
VOTES FOR WOMEN AND OTHER PLAYS
Ed. Susan Croft
£12.99 / 978-1-90658201-2
256 pages
Introduced and set in an historical context by Dr Susan Croft
together with an extensive chronology of suffrage drama
1907-1914. Including key suffrage plays and others not
previously published. Full playtexts included:
VOTES FOR WOMEN by ELIZABETH ROBINS
HOW THE VOTE WAS WON by CICELY HAMILTON
AND CHRIS ST. JOHN
THE APPLE by INEZ BENSUSAN
JIM’S LEG by L.S. PHIBBS
AT THE GATES by ALICE CHAPIN
IN THE WORKHOUSE by MARGARET W. NEVINSON
A CHANGE OF TENANT by HELEN M. NIGHTINGALE
CLASSIC PLAYS BY WOMEN Ed. Susan Croft
An anthology of the best plays by female dramatists from
1600-2000, including:
£16.99
978-1-906582-00-5
456 pages
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PAPHNUTIUS (extract) by HROTSWITHA
THE TRAGEDY OF MARIAM (extract) by ELIZABETH CARY
THE ROVER by APHRA BEHN
A BOLD STROKE FOR A WIFE by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE
DE MONFORT by JOANNA BAILLIE
RUTHERFORD AND SON by GITHA SOWERBY
THE CHALK GARDEN by ENID BAGNOLD
TOP GIRLS (extract) by CARYL CHURCHILL
STONES IN HIS POCKETS by MARIE JONES
Play Collections – Women / International
EASTERN PROMISE 7 Plays From Central And Eastern Europe
Eds Sian Evans and Cheryl Robson
A rare collection of plays by women.
BELGRADE TRILOGY by BILJANA SRBLJANOVIC (Yugoslavia)
Slobodan Selenic Prize
THE TENDER MERCIES by SLADJANA VUJOVIC (Montenegro)
Edinburgh fringe first winner.
NASCENDO by ALINA NELEGA (Romania)
THE CHOSEN ONES by ELENA POPOVA (Belorussia)
Winner of the first European play competition
THE UMBILICAL CORD by KRYSTYNA KOFTA (Poland)
TULIP DOCTOR by VERA FILO (Hungary)
JENUFA (HER STEPDAUGHTER) by GABRIELA PREISSOVA
(Czechoslovakia)
£12.99
978-0-9515877-9-9
320 pages
A TOUCH OF THE DUTCH; Plays by Dutch Women Writers
Introduced by Mieke Kolk
A collection of the best plays by women writing in
the Netherlands.
WRITE ME IN THE SAND by INEZ VAN DULLEMEN
THE CARACAL by JUDITH HERZBERG
A THREAD IN THE DARK by HELLA HAASSE
EAT by MATIN VAN VELDHUIZEN
DOSSIER: RONALD AKKERMAN by SUZANNE VAN
LOHUIZEN
£9.95 / 978-0-9515877-5-5
232 pages
BALKAN PLOTS; New Plays from Central and Eastern Europe
Introduced by Gina Landor
A collection of plays about war, tyranny and discrimination.
THE BODY OF A WOMAN by MATEI VISNIEC (Romania)
Produced in London and Avignon.
CORDON by NEBOJSA ROMCEVIC (Yugoslavia)
Made into a film presented at Toronto film festival.
WHEN I WANT TO WHISTLE, I WHISTLE … by ANDREEA
VALEAN (Romania)
SOAP OPERA by GYORGY SPIRO (Hungary)
£9.95 / 978-0-9536757-3-9
186 pages
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new adult drama
WOMEN OF ASIA
A s a P alom era
NEW
Questions the myths and stereotypes which underpin the
continuing oppression of women in Asia. Inspired by true stories,
this critically acclaimed modern play explores the everyday abuse
and exploitation of Asian women and their struggles to obtain
freedom. The play has been performed internationally on three
continents including theatres in New York, Melbourne, Bangkok
and Singapore.
“a powerhouse on Melbourne’s
independent theatre scene.”
– The Age
£7.99 / ebook £6.99
ISBN 978-1-906582-94-4
ebook: 978-1-906582-68-5
64 pages
WOMAN OF FLOWERS by Kaite O’ Reilly
Rose cannot remember what came before the house at the edge
of the forest. Gwynne says he magicked her out of the flowers, but
she’s not so sure. She has played the part of the perfect farmer’s
wife for Lewis, who is kept firmly in place by his uncle Gwynne, and
accepted her lonely existence. Then a stranger is seen in the forest.
How far will she go to escape the life chosen for her?
£8.99 / ebook £7.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-90-6/ebook: 978-1-906582-69-2
72 pages
NEW
PROJECT XXX by Kim Wiltshire and Paul Hines
About the influence of pornography on the sex lives of teens.
A dark, romantic comedy, this story follows a feminist teen blogger
who decides it is time to prove that sex on the web is not just for men.
During a rainy summer in a northern seaside town, Amy resolves to
show that sexual choice is firmly in the hands of women, by persuading
new love interest Callum to film her first time. Meanwhile, Callum
has his own issues to deal with, including a mother on the edge of a
nervous breakdown and an obsession with faded porn star Jaze.
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£8.99 / ebook £7.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-55-5/ebook: 978-1-906582-62-3
96 pages
WRITTEN BY KIM
WILTSHIRE AND PAUL HINE
Single Plays
THE TROUBLE WITH ASIAN MEN
S.Bhuchar, K.Landon-Smith, L.Wallinger
Macho men or metrosexual guys? Mummy’s boys or blokes
under their missus’ thumbs? Pukka professionals with their
Mercedes Benz lives and designer clad wives; husbands, sons,
uncles, brothers and fathers …
From the award-winning theatre company that brought us East
is East,a revealing verbatim comedy that has played to sellout
houses internationally.
‘An honest, funny and touching insight into
modern British Asian masculinity’ – Evening Standard
‘Enjoyably idiosyncratic’ – Time Out ****
£8.99 / 978-1-906582-41-8
48 pages
NEXT SWAN DOWN THE RIVER MIGHT BE BLACK
sean burn
You think you won’t survive but you do …
Next Swan Down the River Might be Black is a personal response
to being sectioned under the mental health act. Cerys, nineteen,
black and depressive, Kay, twenty-six, white and bipolar, and Zee,
a Pakistani-British student nurse and former service user, are all
fighting a faceless institution in their own way. The play examines
diversity, friendships and power at a time of rising uncertainties.
‘Sometimes poetic, often distressing.’ – The Stage
£8.99 / 978-1-906582-35-7
56 pages
NEW
COLLECTOR OF TEARS AND
OTHER MONOLOGUES
sean burn
An epic love story for our times. Unable to age until she has cried,
Tanya must collect the tears of others in glass bottles down
through the ages and through her stories, bear witness to the
pain and suffering of the people, Taking both male and female
lovers, Tanya is an outcast, until the day comes when she finally
stands up to be counted – and learns how to cry.
£8.99 / 978-1-906582-91-3
96 pages
‘ … a sweeping epic of a monologue that traverses
centuries yet concerns itself with the most intimate of
emotions. Full of surprising poetry, an artful weave of
half-remembered myths, it is a theatrical Orlando for our
times.’ – Colin Teevan, Professor of Playwriting
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Single Plays
MISTAKEN… ANNIE BESANT IN INDIA
Rukhsana Ahmad
Explores the incredible story of Annie Besant’s relationship with
India and the boy who went on to become one of India’s greatest
teachers and thinkers – Krishnamurti.
1916: India is simmering with discontent against the Raj. Enter
English proto-feminist Annie Besant, notorious at home for the
match-girls’ strike, political, charismatic. In India she finds a new
family and a new cause. Gandhi hails her as the leader of the
Congress Party after she courts imprisonment for promoting
Indian Home Rule. Can Annie’s great love affair with India last?
£7.99 / 978-0-9551566-9-4
92 pages
BLACKBIRDS by Simon Startin
In the first month of the Blitz alone, 5,730 people were killed and
9,003 seriously injured. By the end of the Blitz in May 1940, just
nine short months later, 43,000 people had been killed, half of
them in London.
Blackbirds gives a compelling account of the London Blitz told
by a group of Londoners who remained in the city. Here the
survivors recount their vivid memories; in their own words.
Collected by local residents and performed by local people.
£8.99 / 978-1-9-906582-29-6
80 pages
‘a theatrical experience of events that
formed our city into what we know today.’ – STEP
(Southwark Theatres’ Education Partnership)
FROM DOCKS TO DESKTOPS
Simon Startin
Created from dozens of personal testimonies, this is the story of
the changing face of work today.
Surrey Docks in South-East London was once a thriving
commercial hub, hosting some of the UK’s leading commercial
brands, but, with the decline of the docks in the 1970s,
factories closed down or relocated, work patterns changed and
redevelopment began. From Docks to Desktops explores the
fascinating story of how one community has survived the 21stcentury challenges of urban change and renewal.
£8.99 / ebook £7.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-54-8/ebook: 978-1-906582-70-8
64 pages
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Single Plays
LYSISTRATA – THE SEX STRIKE
Germaine Greer & Phil Willmott
Aristophanes’ classic retold in a bang up-to-the-minute way
The world’s leading feminist raconteur, polemicist and wit
plunders the archetypal story of female resistance … This new
version of the ancient tale gives the battle of the sexes an outing
full of fun, farce and innuendo.
‘ … fast, broad, silly and profound … ’
– Independent on Sunday
‘ … captures a mixture of bawdy humour and serious
moral point with rollicking exuberance.’
– The Telegraph
£7.99 / 978-0-9536757-0-8
104 pages
THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK
Jean-Claude Carriere
From the sucessful French play L’Aide-Mémoir
One morning, Jean-Jacques leaves his door ajar – and a total
stranger slips into his life. Is she deranged, a squatter, or a woman
from his past? As a lawyer, he should know how to get rid of her,
but as a man, he has no idea. His orderly world is turned upsidedown when what started as a comic encounter changes his life
forever.
£7.99 / 978-0-9542330-7-5
86 pages
‘ … the play is a cat’s cradle of ambiguities.’
– The Independent
‘ … a very droll, very clever and very French little number
reminiscent of Yasmina Reza’s Art.’ – The Guardian
THE-ARAB-ISRAELI COOKBOOK – The Play
Robin Soans
Arab and Israeli voices come together to cast light on the melting
pot of Middle Eastern affairs.
A verbatim drama created from the everyday realities of the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Robin Soans went to Israel, Gaza and
the West Bank where he sampled a variety of dishes and met
dozens of people with different backgrounds and beliefs. Each
person had a story to tell and a recipe to cook.
See page 34 for the cookery book that accompanies this play:
£9.99 / 978-0-9515877-5-1
£7.99 / 978-0-9542330-9-9
88 pages
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Single Plays
UNDER THEIR INFLUENCE by Wayne Buchanan
Randoulph is in hospital, a convicted murderer. His
doctor unravels the incidents leading to the murder
and his mental collapse.
The play questions the way black people are
perceived and treated in the mental health system.
£6.99 / 978-0-9536757-5-3
96 pages
Time
Out Critics’
Choice
‘The alter egos threaten to take over the asylum in an
excellent new play.’ – Time Out
‘ … the best play so far to constructively deal with a
serious issue in the black community. Wayne Buchanan
deserves a Grammy for this one … ’ – The Gleaner
FROM THE MOUTHS OF MOTHERS
Amanda Stuart Fisher
A powerful, short verbatim play assembled from mothers’
experiences of their children being abused.
A verbatim play, created from the testimonies of seven mothers
who have had to come to terms with the devastating reality of
their children being sexually abused. In a society in denial of the
widespread occurrence of the sexual abuse of children, and with
a system ill-equipped to deal with the families, the women tell
the often harrowing stories of how they have struggled to access
medical and social services for their families as well as justice
from the courts.
£8.99 / 978-1-906582-99-9
96 pages
THE ALGEBRA OF FREEDOM by Raman Mundair
A taut political drama that asks questions about identity, faith
and compassion in a society waging a war against terror.
• Tony, a policeman, wishes he could turn the clock back.
• Jack knows that what’s done is done.
• Parvez, a young Asian man, can’t believe that Sara is
back from beyond and this time she seems to have
all the answers. How do we live today?
£7.99 / 978-0-9551566-6-3
68 pages
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‘Raman Mundair is a rare breed: a poet whose writing
works on both the page and the stage.’
– The Independent
Single Plays
All by Sonja Linden:
I HAVE BEFORE ME A REMARKABLE DOCUMENT…
Time Out
Inspired by the experiences of refugees, the
Critics’ Choice play is set in a refugee centre in London.
Juliette is a Rwandan asylum seeker, determined to
write a book on the genocide that killed her family;
Simon is a poet whose job is to help people write. The play
follows their relationship and tackles issues that face many refugees
in the UK today..
‘Sonja Linden’s new play is a remarkable
achievement.’ – Time Out
‘This most harrowing, powerful and yet beautiful piece of
theatre … ’ – The Stage
£7.99 / 978-0-9546912-3-3
64 pages
CROCODILE SEEKING REFUGE
Crocodile Seeking Refuge is the second play to be inspired by
her writing residency at the Medical Foundation for the Care of
Victims of Torture. It explores the lives of several asylum seekers
and their success or failure in seeking leave to remain in the UK.
‘Its theme could hardly be more topical, or more
powerful – hope, human resilience and courage are set
alongside descriptions of torture and injustice that are
deeply affecting.’ – The Times
NEW
£7.99 / 978-0-9546912-9-5
104 pages
WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE?
A kaleidoscope of stories which interweave and overlap. Based on
the incredible family histories, photographs and memories of the
cast, Who Do We Think We Are? draws on real life experiences of
key historical moments in the last 100 years. The play explores
joy and hardship from life in a Siberian prison camp during the
Russian revolution, childhood experiences in India under the Raj,
an escape from the Warsaw Ghetto, surviving the atomic bomb in
Nagasaki, experiencing the harsh reality of life under Ceausescu,
London in the swinging sixties and much more.
£8.99 / ebook £7.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-89-0/ ebook: 978-1-906582-87-6
100 pages
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classic plays for family audiences
NEW
HARD TIMES by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Charles Way
In this new adaptation of Dickens’ critique on poverty
and social division in 19th century society, award-winning
playwright Charles Way continues his quest to keep the
classics relevant today.
‘A stellar adaptation by Charles Way, moving,
thoughtful and wonderfully drawn’.
– What’s on Stage ***** ‘
A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens
£9.99 / ebook £8.99
ISBN: 978-1-906582-48-7
ebook: 978-1-906582-56-2
128 pages
Adapted by Neil Duffield
Can the Ghosts of Christmas present, past and future teach
Scrooge what is missing from his life?
Charles Dickens’ timeless story is brought to life in this vibrant
new version by the award-winning children’s playwright Neil
Duffield.
‘Duffield’s additions fit smoothly with the original
text, together with the addition of some beautiful
harmony carol singing and a very impressive display of
campanology.’ – The Stage
TIN SOLDIER AND OTHER PLAYS
£8.99 / 978-0-9551566-8-7
96 pages
Adapted by Noël Greig
Acclaimed playwright Noël Greig, has recreated these wellknown tales for the stage with wit and imagination. All three
plays have been performed throughout the UK by Tangere
Arts, winning a Time Out Critics’ Choice Award.
Teachers, youth theatres and amateur groups working with
young performers will use this collection time and again for
productions, drama classes and workshops – whether for one
performer or many.
£9.99 / ebook £8.99
ISBN: 978-1-90658-19-7/ebook: 978-1-906582-22-7
112 pages / Ages 7+
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Classic Plays for Family Audiences
THE SNOW QUEEN by Hans Christian Andersen
Adapted by Neil Duffield
This acclaimed musical stage version of beloved children’s author
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen brings a timeless classic
into the 21st century.
‘ … Children’s theatre at its best – and there is enough to
keep the adults entertained too.’ – The Times
‘ … Full of frosty bright colours, crunchy tunes and tangy
originality … a quality show for children … ’ – The Guardian
‘Simple, unaffected theatrical magic … ’
–The Sunday Times
£8.99 / 978-1-906582-40-1
96 pages
THE JUNGLE BOOK by Rudyard Kipling
Adapted by Neil Duffield
In this theatrical production of the much-loved tales, we follow
Mowgli the boy-cub as he meets Baloo the bear and Bagheera
the panther and fights the terrifying tiger Shere Khan. After life
in the jungle, can Mowgli ever return to his village?
‘ … a totally captivating piece of theatre.’
– The Scotsman
‘It can be a difficult task adapting the old classics, but
the writer of this new Jungle Book, Neil Duffield, thrives
on the challenge.’ – The Stage
£8.99 / 978-1-906582-26-5
88 pages
WE DIDN’T MEAN TO GO TO SEA
by Arthur Ransome. Adapted by Nick Wood
Roger, John, Susan and Titty are staying at Pin Mill where they
can spend the summer messing about in boats. Their adventure
begins when they go out with Jim on his boat Goblin. But disaster
strikes when the boat is becalmed and Jim goes ashore to fetch
petrol. Fog descends and, as the tide turns, the boat begins to
drift away …
‘There is a nice sense of period about these kids coping
on their own under extraordinary circumstances … –
but the human anguish between them is universal and
timeless, although there are lots of laughs on the way,
£9.99 / 978-1-906582-05-0
too. Highly recommended.’ – The Stage
96 pages
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Single Plays for Young People
plays for young people
TRASHED by Noël Greig
The play explores the period leading up to the 9 / 11
attack on the Twin Towers and shows us how things
have changed.
We meet two young men in love and living in New York prior
to the attack, one a fireman, the other a city trader. When
the mother of one goes to England to meet the family of the
other, they must both face the loss of their loved ones and
come to terms with who and what they really were.
‘ … a poetic and innovative tour de force.’
– Time Out
‘ … a playwright who has consistently attempted to
extend the voice of British Drama.’
– The Listener
£7.99 / 978-0-9546912-2-6
58 pages / Age 14+
THE BOMB by Kevin Dyer
Inspired by Jo Berry, whose father was killed in the 1984
Brighton Bomb and Patrick Magee who planted that bomb.
At sixteen, she was shell-shocked and caught in the blast.
Now the bomber’s waiting on the other side of the door.
THE BOMB is a journey into the minds of two extraordinary
people – one who destroys lives, the other who forgives the
unforgivable.
‘A timely multi-faceted work and an emotionally
explosive piece of drama, making you consider
issues of justice and whether violence can be
justified.’ – The Guardian
‘By using a fractured time-scheme, Dyer hardwires
the tension so that it builds to a double-climax – the
eventual encounter between first-hand perpetrator
and second-generation victim precedes the long
awaited explosion … it’s as if, after all these years,
the dust still hasn’t settled,’
– The Telegraph
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£8.99 / 978-0-9546912-7-1
88 pages
Single Plays for Young People
Texts in
English and
Mandarin
A l l b y Ch a rle s Wa y :
THE DUTIFUL DAUGHTER
A group of troublesome actors arrive in a modern city. They
tell the story of Ke Xin, princess of the Isle of Joy, who is always
obedient until the day the sea brings to her island home a strange
sailor, a raving fool without a memory, a man who will challenge
everything she believes in.
A timeless tale of love, power and transformation that explores
many of the key issues faced by young people today..
£7.99 / 978-0-9546912-6-4
172 pages / family audiences
A SPELL OF COLD WEATHER
Writer’s
Guild
Best Children’s
Play Award
Holly has to spend New Year with the grumpiest pair of farmers
who ever ploughed a field.
Luckily, she meets a faery called Tom, whose magic and
mischief brighten up her days and transform her stay into a real
adventure.
‘A major playwright.’ – The Guardian
£7.99 / ebook £6.99
ISBN: 978-0-9542330-8-2/ebook: 978-1-906582-58-6
64 pages / For family audiences
MERLIN AND THE CAVE OF DREAMS
The King is dead and the Green Kingdom is in turmoil. Only Merlin
knows that the future lies in the hands of young Arthur.
Taken away from the only home he’s known, Arthur slumbers
in Merlin’s Cave of Dreams. Here, his past and future are
revealed in a glorious vision that will lead him on the adventure
of a lifetime. Can Arthur slay the giants and dragons that stand
in his way? Will he pull the sword from the stone
and claim his rightful kingdom?
£7.99 / ebook £6.99
ISBN: 978­-0-­9551566-0-­1/ebook: 978-1-906582-59-3
68 pages / For family audiences
Helen Hayes
Award
Finalist USA
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Single Plays for Young People
THE MONSTER UNDER THE BED
Kevin Dyer
Winner of
Writer’s Guild
Best Children’s Play
Award
Ben has a BIG problem. His best friend Vince has
stolen his precious binoculars, his Dad is far, far away
… oh, and there’s a monster under his bed. But when
Ben swaps places with the underbed monster, Ben’s
life – and his school – is turned inside out, and upside
down. A funny and thrilling play for children about
friendship, and facing up to your fears.
.
‘Drawing with delicacy and wit upon the
childhood fantasy of the monster under the bed,
writer Kevin Dyer proves why that endangered
species, the original play for children, is worth
saving. This is a terrifically entertaining story about
fathers and sons and the monster inside all of us.’
– The Guardian
£8.99 / 978-1-906582-07-4
94 pages / Ages 6+
WARRIOR SQUARE
Nick Wood
Winner of
The Brüder
Grimm Prize,
Berlin
The exciting story of a brother and sister’s escape
to England.
Persecuted for being different, Andrea and Riva are
forced to flee their homeland, and arrive on the south
coast of England. Now they must learn to live in a
country very different from their own.
‘ … shows us the extent to which children are
capable of taking control of their own lives, and
conquering the absurdities of bigotry and hatred.’
– Berlin Theatre Festival
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£7.99 / 978-0-9546912-0-2
64 pages / Ages 8+
Single Plays for Young People
HARVEST
Winner of
The Onassis
International
Play
Competition
Manjula Padmanabahn
Broadcast by the BBC World Service and now a film.
Harvest is a satire on the export trade in live organs from the
Third World to the West – has been produced in the UK, USA
and Greece.
Om is driven by poverty to sell his body parts for cash.
Guards arrive to make his home into a germ-free
zone. Jeetu, his brother returns unexpectedly and is
mistakenly taken away as the donor. Om can’t accept
this and follows them. Jaya, his wife is left alone. Will she
too be seduced into selling her body for use by the rich
westerners?
£6.99 / ebook £5.99
ISBN: 978-0-9536757-7-7
ebook: 978-1-906582-37-1
96 pages / Age 14+
DEVOTION
Leo Butler
George Devine Award winner, Butler explores war
and its aftermath among a group of lost and confused
young people.
Do you believe in paradise?
Do you believe in family?
Do you believe in god?
Do you believe in war?
How do you know what to believe in?
‘A show that addresses children’s intrinsic sense of
things unspoken and their capacity to embrace the
realm of enchantment.’ – Time Out
£7.99 / 978-0-954233-04-4
72 pages / Ages 14+
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play collections for young people
FOUR SHORT PLAYS FOR
YOUNG PEOPLE by Rachel Barnett
An entertaining collection of new short plays by popular
children’s playwright Rachel Barnett. Specially commissioned
for young people, these plays are a great resource for schools,
colleges and youth theatres. With contemporary themes and a
wide variety of roles, this is a collection which enables young
people to engage with serious topics while enjoying all the fun
of performance.
PLAYS FOR YOUTH THEATRES &
LARGE CASTS by Neil Duffield
TWICE UPON A TIME In the distant future,
a young warrior enters the Otherworld. Can he
find his way back to the girl he loves?
SMALL FRY ‘pits dragons, predators,
scavengers and small fry all against each other in a battle
for power … ’ – Telegraph
THE MINOTAUR ‘excellent entertainment for bright kids ’ –
Sunday Times
TALKING WITH ANGELS ‘This fine show is suitable for
anyone over the age of seven and it works very well.’
– The Stage
ALL TALK: MONOLOGUES FOR
YOUNG PEOPLE by various authors
A series of short, single voice plays by writers based in the
North West of England. These powerful, contemporary
monologues share the struggles, courage, conflicts and joys
of different characters facing difficult decisions in their lives.
FIRST DATE by Anne-Marie O’Connor
GETTING IT RIGHT by Peter Spafford
RESULTS DAY by Aelish Michael
CLOSE TO HOME by Mary Cooper
WEIGHED DOWN by Carla Monvid-Jenkinson / Mary Cooper
GIGGSY’S LEGS by Michael Harvey
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‘Spellbound!’ – Woodhey High School
NEW
£12.99 / 978-1-906582-95-1
160 pages
£12.99 / 978-1-906582-06-7
232 pages
£7.99 / 978­-0-­955156­6-5-­6
68 pages / Ages 12+
Play Collections for Young People
NEW PLAYS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE by Charles Way
Follow up to the acclaimed PLAYS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE by
award-winning playwright, includes:
MISSING – a modern take on Hansel and Gretel, about the nature
of poverty. This play won the German Children’s Theatre Prize
2010 and has had eight productions in Germany alone.
NIVELLI’S WAR – about a six-year-old German Evacuee and
his journey home at the end of WW2.
PIRATES – about a boy at sea, this was nominated both for the
Writer’s Guild Best Children’s Play award and a Helen Hayes
Award in America for ‘Outstanding New Play’. Winner of the
American Alliance for Theatre and Education ‘Distinguished
Play’ Award 2012.
£12.99 / ebook £11.99
978-1-906582-51-7/ebook: 978-1-906582-71-5
170 pages / Age 12+
YOUNG BLOOD – PLAYS FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS
Ed. Sally Goldsworthy
THE GIRL WHO FELL THROUGH A HOLE IN HER JUMPER
by NAOMI WALLACE / BRUCE MCLEOD
THE SEARCH FOR ODYSSEUS by CHARLES WAY
DARKER THE BERRY by J.B. ROSE.
GERANIUMS by SHEILA YEGER
OUT OF THEIR HEADS by MARCUS ROMER
‘five tried and tested contemporary classics … ’
– 95% magazine
£12.99 / 978-0-9515877-6-8
296 pages / Ages 11+
THEATRE CENTRE – PLAYS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Introduced by Rosamunde Hutt
Winner of the
Commission
of Racial Equality
Race in the Media
Award
LISTEN TO YOUR PARENTS by BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH
PRECIOUS by ANGELA TURVEY
LOOK AT ME by ANNA REYNOLDS
GORGEOUS by ANNA FURSE
GLOW by MANJINDER VIRK
SOULS by ROY WILLIAMS
£12.99 / 978-0-9542330-5-1
256 pages / Ages 11+
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Play Collections for Young People
All by Charles Way:
CLASSIC FAIRY TALES 2 retold for the stage
£11.99
978-0-9551566-7-0
226 pages
Following the success of the first edition of The Classic Fairy
Tales, retold for the stage, which has seen productions of
the plays performed internationally,another three sparkling
adaptations of best-loved tales for family audiences:
THE GOLDEN GOOSE ‘transforms A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream
into a lively and magical adventure.’ – ****The Guardian
THE TINDERBOX ‘This is truly magical entertainment, a
beautifully crafted show’ – The Stage
SINBAD: THE UNTOLD TALE ‘This fabulous new adventure is
a Christmas treat families will remember forever.’
– The Keswick Reminder
THE CLASSIC FAIRYTALES retold for the stage
SLEEPING BEAUTY ‘Hovering deliciously between scary and
fairytale, this is a show with fire in its belly and bewitching
theatre for anyone over six.’ – Time Out
CINDERELLA ‘This adaptation of the world’s best loved
fairytale is not to be missed. A Christmas treat for all the
family, whether one is five or ninety-five.’ – Morning Star
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ‘all the ingredients of the classic
fairytale with the added dimension of rounded characters who
are flawed human beings.’ – Manchester Evening News
£11.50 / 978-0-9542330-0-6
204 pages
PLAYS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Writer’s
Guild Award
for Best
Children’s
Play
PLAYING FROM THE HEART A piece exploring
the struggle of Evelyn Glennie to become a
percussionist despite her profound deafness.
‘An inspirational piece of children’s theatre’
– The Guardian
EYE OF THE STORM A contemporary version of Shakespeare’s
– The Tempest
‘ … anything but Prospero’s story, focusing on the sulky, bored,
teenage Miranda … ’ – T.E.S.
RED RED SHOES Explores war, ethnic boundaries and the
struggle for life and death
£9.99 / ebook £8.99
ISBN:978-0-9536757-1-5
ebook: 978-1-906582-17-3
160 pages
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‘A rare and mature piece of children’s theatre, in both
thought and form, it satisfies on every level.’
– The Guardian
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