Cirrus@Austlit

'Each of the four plays is about a psychologically-strong young female character who refuses to accept her circumstances. They follow the short, one-act format established in volume one of Young People Today by the same author.' (Publication summary)

'With quirky chorus members, a bitter has-been-thespian janitor, and the henchman's stage debut, the rollercoaster of the evening's events prove at least one thing... you really shouldn't name that Scottish play! ' (Production summary)

'These plays have a common theme, which is a declaration of optimism in modern youth. They are concerned with the relationship between the young and an older generation - one in which those who are ending their careers can feel confident in handing things over to students. A second feature is that they explore what happens when ordinary people do extraordinary deeds. All are rich in ideas. They are particularly concentrated in their plot in order to contain those ideas within the one-act or monologue format. ' (Publication blurb)

'Based on Greek mythology of how the almond tree originated, how almonds relate to love and marriage and why marzipan is used for wedding cakes! A play in two acts; for six to nine or more actors. ' (Publisher's blurb)

'Nine mongrels find themselves impounded at the local dog pound. All have stories to tell on how they came to be there... all share the same wish of being rescued before time runs out... ' (Publisher's blurb)

'A play for children with the message that to be loved and needed is everyone's right. You don't have to be pretty or beautiful to be popular. It's bad to be selfish or cruel. Accept others for who they are. ' (Publisher's blurb)

'A one act play for four principals (two of each gender) and nine cameo roles (three male, five female and one very, very short part). This may be best suited for companies with a number of members, all keen to have a moment to shine. ' (Publisher's blurb)