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2 What s inside? We ve put together this straightforward brochure to help make choosing plays for your Key Stage 3 classes easier than ever. Whether you re looking for a new play to capture your students imaginations or sketches that are short enough for a single lesson, these titles from Heinemann and Longman have something for everyone. Keep an eye out for: Page Brand-new plays 3 6 Best-sellers 7 8 Collections of plays and sketches 10 4 ways to order: Online Order form enclosed 2 By phone By customer.orders@pearson.com

3 Brand new play! Millions: The Play MILLIONS: THE PLAY Frank Cottrell Boyce FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE Adapted by based on the Carnegie-winning novel and film THE PLAY MILLIONS Adapted by Frank Cottrell Boyce Adapted by Frank Cottrell Boyce and based on his award-winning novel and film, Millions: The Play follows the adventures of two brothers who find an enormous bag of money when a robbery goes wrong. They soon decide there s only one thing to do spend it like there s no tomorrow! But how can two boys hope to spend a quarter of a million quid in a week? 26/10/09 12:13:49 Great for boys and girls alike, this play helps students to explore Frank Cottrell Boyce s brilliant characters and their hilarious dialogue. Ordering information: Hardback 96pp July 2010 It s hard to imagine a person who wouldn t enjoy it. The Guardian Ideal for: Year 7! Get even your most reluctant readers engaged! Number of speaking parts: Male: 17 Female: 10 Either: 17 FREE TEACHIT RESOURCES AVAILABLE! Visit: for lots of free resources to support this new play. 3

White Poppies Original script by Sue Saunders When Tom Hedley enlists underage in the Great War, he and his childhood friends head straight for the front line as tunnellers.

Eighty years later, a young schoolgirl sets out to research her great grandparents as part of a Poppy Day project.

4 White Poppies Original script by Sue Saunders When Tom Hedley enlists underage in the Great War, he and his childhood friends head straight for the front line as tunnellers. In tragic circumstances, Tom is blamed for the deaths of his comrades. His family and sweetheart back home are shunned by the community. Eighty years later, a young schoolgirl sets out to research her great grandparents as part of a Poppy Day project. She uncovers shocking truths, and in doing so rights a wrong that has lasted for generations With engaging, accessible dialogue, this play has many cross-curricular links and is perfect for exploring the relevance of history today. Ordering information: Hardback 84pp Ideal for: Year Fun! 9! Get Looking even your at social most reluctant and historical readers context. engaged! Number of speaking parts: Male: 14 Female: 9 Either: 2 A script like this offers many different and fresh opportunities It bubbles along with pace, creating and maintaining interest. Mark Morris, Head of English FREE TEACHIT RESOURCES AVAILABLE! Visit: for lots of free resources to support this new play. 4

5 Free! Original script by David Grant Year 8 is left without a teacher. To relieve the boredom they launch an expedition students who never break the rules are sent to steal something from the headteacher s office. The unlikely criminals return as heroes and set about re-enacting the theft. In the ensuing chaos one student discovers that he too has been the victim of theft and accusations fly. A firm favourite with teachers, this witty play covers conflicts of gender, academic ability and conformism. Well-drawn and realistic characters make it perfect for both performance and textual study. Ordering information: Hardback 83pp Ideal for: Year 7! Performing in the classroom. Number of speaking parts: Male: 11 Female: 12 A lively and original play, which would appeal to students as well as making them think about situations and morals. Lis Green, Head of English FREE TEACHIT RESOURCES AVAILABLE! Visit: for lots of free resources to support this new play. 5

6 Whispers in the Graveyard Adapted by Richard Conlon and Theresa Breslin Solomon is bullied by his teachers and let down by his parents. His refuge is in a graveyard in the shadow of a rowan tree, the only thing that grows there. When workmen uproot the tree a strange and terrible power is unleashed. As the evil powers start to grow, Solomon is terrified. This excellent adaptation of a Carnegie medal-winning novel is packed with social and historical themes and is perfect for exploring character. Ordering information: Hardback 120pp Ideal for: Year 7! Exploring character and voice. Number of speaking parts: Male: 10 Female: 6 Either: 18 The author s highly intelligent and compassionate insight into the complex problems of a dyslexic boy is astonishing. Anne Serraillier, New Windmills Founding Editor on the novel Whispers in the Graveyard by Theresa Breslin FREE TEACHIT RESOURCES AVAILABLE! Visit: for lots of free resources to support this new play. 6

7 Best sellers The Play of Little Soldier Adapted by Bernard Ashley Kaninda is an ex child soldier from East Africa, orphaned and living in London. When a child from a nearby estate is hit by a car he is drawn into an inter-estate conflict. Use this play to explore different cultures, urban gang culture and moral questions. Number of speaking parts: Male: 14 Female: 12 (most of the supporting cast can be either) Hardback 96pp The Play of Oliver Twist Adapted by Nigel Bryant This dramatisation of Dickens popular story is as gripping as it is original. It makes excellent class reading either as a play in its own right or as an introduction to pre-twentieth century literature. Number of speaking parts: Male: 33 Female: Hardback 128pp Hope Springs Original script by Richard Conlon Hope Springs is a correctional facility for teenagers where students are subjected to draconian discipline in the attempt to cure them of their delinquent ways. When communication with the island breaks down two inspectors turn up to discover the students have rebelled against the regime and taken matters into their own hands. Number of speaking parts: 20 main characters plus a large supporting cast (all of which cen be either male or female) Hardback 96pp Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Adapted by David Edgar Based on Robert Louis Stevenson s classic horror story, this dramatic adaptation shows the transformation of the mild-mannered Dr Jekyll into the fiendish Mr Hyde. When Jekyll discovers a drug that can transform him, he becomes able to unleash his dark side, but soon discovers the price of his double life Paperback 144pp Coram Boy Adapted by Helen Edmundson A critically acclaimed adaptation of the Whitbread Award winning novel about two orphans at the Coram Hospital. Set in 18 th Century England and featuring villains and loyal friends, cruelty and hope, it has as much relevance today as the period in which it is set. Number of speaking parts: Male: 12 Female: Hardback 192pp The Play of Goggle Eyes Anne Fine When her mother s new boyfriend arrives on the scene, Kitty is not impressed. How can her mother want someone who fusses over the housework, understands nothing about the planet and above all, goggles at her mother? A lively play that explores how relationships between characters change and develop. Number of speaking parts: Male: 5 Female: Hardback 96pp The Play of The Diary of Anne Frank Frances Goodrich/Albert Hackett A powerful and faithful dramatisation of the events in the diary of Anne Frank that also forms an active introduction to the original diary. The introduction, notes and assignments provide support in tackling the characters, themes and action of the play. Number of speaking parts: Male: 5 Female: Hardback 176pp Ideal for Year 8! Ideal for Year 7! Ideal for Year7! A Christmas Carol Adapted by David Holman This is a bright, colorful adaptation of Dickens popular Christmas story for reading aloud and performing. Scrooge s misery, the deadening chill as he meets the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, the merriment in Bob Cratchit s home and Scrooge s final, joyful celebration are all brought vividly to life. Number of speaking parts: Male: 17 Female: 14 Either: Hardback 96pp 7

8 Best sellers Two Weeks with the Queen Adapted by Mary Morris An adaptation of Morris Gleitzman s hilarious yet poignant novel. At first Colin thinks it s all the turkey that has made his brother, Luke, ill when he collapses on Christmas Day. But when his mum announces that Colin has to go to England, it s clear that things are more serious. Then, he hits on a plan: who better to save his brother than the Queen? Number of speaking parts: Male: 10 Female: 15 Either: Paperback 112pp Ideal for Year 8! Starseeker Adapted by Phil Porter This adaptation of Tim Bowler s brilliant novel brings to the stage a story of loss, music, love, hatred and hope. A wonderful cast of characters includes a gifted piano player, the ghost of his father, a gang of thugs, a lonely old woman and the scarred girl who lives with her. A thriller with a heart, this is a play that will resonate with all students. Number of speaking parts: Male: 8 Female: Hardback 208pp The Play of Room 13 Adapted by Joe Standerline This gripping adaptation of Robert Swindells best-selling novel makes an excellent script for Key Stage 3. The terrible nightmare Fliss had before the school trip is becoming a chilling reality. The hotel where they are staying holds a sinister secret, but none of the teachers will believe what Fliss has seen. Number of speaking parts: Male: 7 Female: Hardback 96pp Macbeth on the Loose Original script by Robert Walker Grantham High School is staging Macbeth and intrigue among the cast takes on Shakespearean proportions. This play helps students gain an understanding of the plot, themes and main characters of Macbeth. Accompanying activities provide invaluable links to the Framework for teaching English. Number of speaking parts: Male: 10 Female: Hardback 144pp The Search for Odysseues Original script by Charles Way Based on Homer s epic poem, The Odyssey, this play centres on the hero s son, Telemachus, and his quest to find his lost father. A modern reworking of The Odyssey that will engage students through its appealing teenage protagonists and timeless story Paperback 104pp Ideal for Year 7! Ideal for Year 8! Ideal for Year 8! Ideal for Year 8! Face: The Play Adapted by Richard Conlon and Benjamin Zephaniah Everything is going Martin s way. The holidays have started, he s got a gorgeous girlfriend and he s the coolest dancer around. But his world is turned upside down by a crash in a stolen car and he has to come to terms with more than his facial injuries. Number of speaking parts: Male: 11 Female: 5 Either: Hardback 120pp 8 Listen to your Parents Original script by Benjamin Zephaniah Mark wants to be a legendary footballing poet, but holding on to the twin dreams of playing for Aston Villa and writing poetry isn t easy. Mark s father is a preacher, but a violent man, who beats his wife and shows little affection for his children. This play presents the opportunity to explore a range of dramatic techniques and emotive contemporary issues. Number of speaking parts: Male: 3 Female: 1 Either: Paperback 72pp Ideal for Year 8! His Dark Materials Adapted by Nicholas Wright This critically acclaimed play adaptation of Philip Pullman s award-winning trilogy brings to all students the touching and magical story of Lyra and Will. It includes invaluable teacher s notes and student activities. With parts for all the class, and ideal for smaller groups, this is the ultimate adventure epic in play script form. Number of speaking parts: Male: 34 Female: Hardback 281pp

Also available for Edexcel GCSE Drama Written with the requirements of the Edexcel GCSE Drama specification in mind, these original plays provide rich opportunities for students to develop their use

The Girl Who Never Was Danny Sturrock When Kate discovers she is expecting a baby she and her husband David are faced with a tough decision.

9 Also available for Edexcel GCSE Drama Written with the requirements of the Edexcel GCSE Drama specification in mind, these original plays provide rich opportunities for students to develop their use of explorative strategies, the drama medium and elements of drama. Accompanying activities help students explore ideas, issues and themes. The Girl Who Never Was Danny Sturrock When Kate discovers she is expecting a baby she and her husband David are faced with a tough decision. With promotion and work pressures on the horizon the young couple decide not to go ahead with the pregnancy. Six months later, Kate is plagued by appearances of the ghost of the little girl who could have been her daughter and David is forced into drastic action. This play provides ideal opportunities for drama students to develop their skills in performance or performance support. Number of speaking parts: Male: 1 Female: Paperback 42pp Granny and the Wolf Mark Wheeller This new play offers a new perspective on Little Red Riding Hood, the traditional fairytale. The relationship between Granny and the wolf is a source of concern for Red s parents, who send their innocent little girl to visit and report back. When a harmless prank goes too far, tragedy ensues, leaving Granny without her special friend and Red s father with a guilty conscience. By presenting the characters of Granny and the wolf as the main protagonists, this play allows students to reassess their conceptions of who are the villains and the victims of the story. Number of speaking parts: Male: 3 Female: Paperback 42pp

Collections of plays and sketches The Girl and the Snake and Other Short Plays Renata Allen A collection of four short plays for whole-class reading or performance.

10 Collections of plays and sketches The Girl and the Snake and Other Short Plays Renata Allen A collection of four short plays for whole-class reading or performance. The plays are based on classic folk tales from around the world. Many of the parts can be either male or female Hardback 116pp Ten Short Plays Geoff Barton A variety of complete plays from farce to tragedy, brief monologue to tense thriller are collected here for use in the classroom and drama studio Hardback 117pp Big Issues: Script and Sketches for Citizenship Ann Cartwright These original short scripts and sketches give students the opportunity to explore important contemporary issues through drama and discussion. Accompanying activities provide invaluable links to the Framework Hardback 180pp Forty Short Plays Ann Cartwright This collection covers a wide range of genres from funny and serious plays, to those that deal with important issues, as well as situation plays. They also include activity ideas to develop speaking and listening, and reading and writing skills Hardback 168pp Burning Everest and Mariza s Story Adrian Flynn/Michele Celeste Two powerful plays that explore the impact of children being suddenly separated from their parents Hardback 162pp Page to Stage Edited by Mike Gould A collection of short plays and scenarios for reading, writing and performing drama written especially to cover the drama elements of the Framework and reflect the KS3 Drama Objectives Bank Hardback 117pp Stepping Up: Four Short Plays Scenes and Stages Jane Liddard/Mollie Hemens These short plays follow a class through their first year in secondary school. The plays are lively and full of humour, while exploring serious issues such as loyalty and racism Hardback 186pp Edited by John O Connor Written to help you meet the drama objectives of the Framework and to help students develop an understanding if the language of drama, its major genres and dramatic forms Hardback 246pp Script and Sketches MediaScripts John O Connor This collection will help students explore a wide range of dramatic forms and issues. The plays are short enough for use in a single lesson, for reading or for performance Hardback 176pp Edited by Simon Page and Mark Warner This is the only collection of media scripts for KS3, tailor-made to resource the National Curriculum and Framework objectives for teaching media and English Hardback 234pp 10

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Heinemann Shakespeare is renowned for supporting students of all abilities at Key Stage 3 to develop their understanding of Shakespeare s plays.

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11 T F myorders@pearson.com Shakespeare_Hein_cover_tempV5.indd 6 3/9/09 11:13:17 Shakespeare_Hein_cover_tempV5.indd 5 3/9/09 11:13:15 Heinemann Shakespeare New editions in this trusted series! Heinemann Shakespeare is renowned for supporting students of all abilities at Key Stage 3 to develop their understanding of Shakespeare s plays. This year we are bringing you six substantially revised editions. u u u An established series you can trust. Hardback editions that deliver excellent value for money. Brand-new activities and page design for enhanced accessibility at Key Stage 3. Heinemann Shakespeare New Edition Heinemann Shakespeare New Edition All in hardback! A Midsummer Night s Dream A Midsummer Night s Dream Macbeth Macbeth Heinemann Shakespeare Heinemann Shakespeare Heinemann Shakespeare Heinemann Shakespeare New Edition New Edition Heinemann Shakespeare Heinemann Shakespeare New Edition Othello The Merchant of Venice The Merchant of Venice Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado Romeo and Juliet About Nothing Tamburlaine the Great is a powerful and brutal ruler. His fearless horde sweeps through the land, laying waste to everything in its path, with its sight set on Delhi, City of Gems. Rusti, a young warriors rides into the city for his first taste of war. A bloody conquest quickly develops and, his world is soon thrown into turmoil as a long-hidden secret is revealed which threatens to destroy his loyalties to the horde. Tamburlaine s Elephants is a timeless story of friendship, destiny and revenge set in the war-ravaged lands of fourteenth-century India. Short listed for the UKLA Children s Book Award. Geraldine McCaughrean is an awe-inspiring writer with a miraculous talent for bringing to life past times and faraway lands. Sunday Telegraph Seven Magazine Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet

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