Working in the Following Genre:
Stage Shows for Schools and Youth Theatre
'Bl... Bl... Bluebeard!'
BL ... BL ... BLUEBEARD! was published in September 2005 and the first production was booked within twenty four hours! Since then the play has been performed in UK, Germany, USA, Canada and Australia, China and Sri Lanka. The script has been highly praised by directors and much enjoyed by casts and audiences.
'Many people commented that it was one of the best scripts we have ever performed at the Junior School in 14 years so that's praise indeed.'
Furrukh Riaz, Elizabeth Moir Junior School, Sri Lanka
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'Seeking Sleeping Beauty' and 'Perfect Pupil'
SEEKING SLEEPING BEAUTY takes a twisted look at the famous story. Dracula has managed to squeeze himself into the play as well as Rapunzel, Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel and the Old Woman who lives in a shoe.
When the court awakes the princess make demands that must be fulfilled before she will consider marriage. How can there be a happy ending?
'An enjoyable yarn that brought together so many children's favourites from the fairy tale world. The children loved performing and the audience loved every minute. A great production that all can be involved in.'
Chris Barrow - Bedford Modern Junior School
PERFECT PUPIL tells the story of a school inspection that is conducted using a robot. Bored with his usual life the son of a government minister substitutes himself for the robot with unpredictable consequences. Eventually OSIRIS, the real robot appears at the school. |
'All in the Stars' and 'Cinderella's Sisters'
ALL IN THE STARS is a hilarious farce full of crazy characters and strange situations that occur at the time of the birthday of King Confort. As well as problems with his personal astrologer the King has evil twin sisters plotting against him and a visiting princess to entertain!
First performed by Kentwood Players Kids, Los Angeles, USA, one of the directors wrote, 'The kids love it! We love it! I can't wait 'til we open, it's hilarious. The pace is brilliant. Thanks for writing it.'
CINDERELLA'S SISTERS ...HAPPY EVER AFTER? tells how Clorinda and Tisbe react when they lose their servant. They decide to become kind but there are unexpected results. Dreamaker Drama Education Center, Beijing, China gave the first production shortly after publication. |
Mark Billen
Mark's plays have scripts have been highly praised for their suitability for young people to perform.
Mark has written plays available from other publishers.
THE LOVE FOR THREE ORANGES - a retelling of a famous story used by Prokofiev.
THE ZORON - in which a sci-fi computer game causes chaos and confusion.
THE RED KING - a satirical farce for adults and older youth drama groups.
BEASTLY BARON COUNTERBLAST - a comedy that mixes 1715 with 2015.
COUNT DRACULA'S SUMMER HOLIDAY - in which Dracula is lured from his castle to a seaside resort.
ALL RIGHT! SNOW WHITE! - continuing the tale after Snow White's happy marriage.
ALADDIN'S ARABIAN NIGHTMARE - in which the genii pull in characters from any time to help Aladdin. These include Houdonti - an escape artist, Jane Spond - a spy, Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes and William Shakespeare.
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