Connections Plays 2012
Plays 2012
This year we have commissioned ten new internationally inspired plays for young performers from some of the most exciting writers in the world today.
From Manchester to Brazil young people have helped give these ten new and invigorating plays an authentic voice; and they're now ready to have life breathed into them by your young actors.
All of these plays have been written with actors of any nationality or racial background in mind. You should cast them with enthusiasm and relish the opportunity for research and investigation into the characters which are drawn from all over the globe.
The 2012 Connections Anthology, published by Methuen Drama, is now available to buy from the NT Bookshop. Click here to order your copy
Explore the world of Connections 2012 and find out about each play by clicking the links below
Alice By Heart by Steven Sater & Duncan Sheik
A fresh new rock-musical take on Alice in Wonderland, from the creators of Spring Awakening.
Generation Next by Meera Syal
This first play by the well-known comedian and screenwriter tells the story of a British Punjabi wedding that seems to be taking place in the past, present and future.
The Grandfathers by Rory Mullarkey
Across the world, young people are legally bound to serve in their nation's armed forces. This visceral and provocative play looks at the plight of teenage soldiers caught in the military machine.
Journey To X by Nancy Harris
A group of friends must raise the money to get to London to audition for the world's biggest talent contest. Not everything is as glamorous as it seems in this journey through the risks that teenagers take when plunged into an adult world.
Little Foot by Craig Higginson
Deep within the South African underground caves, a group of young friends unleash the nightmarish stories of their ancestors. Craig Higginson's play draws on Greek Tragedy and twenty-first century relationships.
The Ritual by Samir Yazbek
A secret organisation with a set of rules its members must follow, engaging in relationships devoid of affection or investment. This intense psychological thriller tracks their weekly endeavours to follow the ritual.
Prince of Denmark by Michael Lesslie
Marking celebrations of Shakespeare in 2012, this imagined prequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet follows the teenage in his early pursuit of a young Ophelia, and his dealings with an ambitious Laertes.
So You Think You're A Superhero? By Paven Virk
The prestigious Sports Academy has a secret sporting superhero lined up for the Olympics. When Teen TV goes undercover to find out more, any hopes of Olympic success are put in jeopardy.
Socialism Is Great by Anders Lustgarten
Revolutionary China is contrasted with the current Republic. While their parents celebrated Socialism in the streets, today's children leave their homes, adopt false identities and sell iPhones on the black market. A passionate political play about ideals and realities.
Victim Sidekick Boyfriend Me by Hilary Bell
A Girl commits a crime without punishment. Affected by the unending forgiveness of others, she gradually craves the ability to properly atone. But just how much is their forgiveness her punishment?
