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... A South African gunrunner turned Buddhist monk.... A gullible startup millionaire.... His radical feminist ex wife.... Their aid worker daughter.... The young British Muslim she met in Syria.... An ethical Serbian hitman.And an unstable Brazilian cleaner.Modern Britain. Moral chaos. Total nightmare. A new comedy about life in Brexit Britain, the lies we tell to each other  and to ourselves.

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* Award-winning playwright explores classroom bullying and teachers' responses. * Includes Teachers' Resources to aid structured discussion and exploration of the themes raised in schools, colleges and beyond. Care Takers is part of an Edge Hill University (Birmingham, UK) research project on homophobia. The team invites everyone, after seeing or reading (or both!) the play, to give feedback by completing the online survey, here (10 minutes). * Care Takers included on a programme of International Health and Humanities Conference, Health Humanities: Creative Practices as Care (September 2016): a growing worldwide interdisciplinary dialogue across diverse communities of arts and humanities academics and practitioners, clinicians, informal carers, service users and the self-caring public. Conference details are here. * The play is great for use as a source text for all those interested in the impact of creative practices in health, psychological well-being and enhancing social inclusion of people. Includes: hospitals, social and community centres, mental health centres, schools, and museums.

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A play about history, identity and migration.Originally produced by Visible Ensemble Theatre Company, who explore the issues that affect older people in the UK.A kaleidoscope of stories about war, displacement, revolution and liberation taking us on an emotional journey across three continents. Based on the actors personal and family experiences, the stories interweave and overlap, exploring moments of joy, sadness and laughter set against key historical events over the last hundred years. Poignant, moving, funny, inspiring, this is the first piece of work created by the Visible, a new ensemble, dedicated to putting older performers and their rich lives centre stage.

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Recipes, tips and ideas to help you eat well, pay less and save the planet. Created by young people, The Green Teen Cookbook contains over 80 mouth-watering recipes that wont cost the earth.Going green is hard to do  especially when it comes to food. The Green Teen Cookbook cuts through all that chaos and shows teens how to shop smarter, cook more consciously, and eat a healthier diet. And in addition to the incredible recipes (created for teens, by teens), the book also includes: Tips on how to shop on a budget and get the most out of what you already have at home A seasonal key that ensures the freshness of the recipes (and a minimal carbon footprint) Essays on ethical eating, and photos for all the recipesFor all those who care about what they eat, and where it comes from, The Green Teen Cookbook is more than just another set of recipes: its an all-in-one guide for going green and eating well.

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Andy Gold, Sarah Veniard, Barry Hallinger, Edward Gosling, Laurane Marchive, Laurane Marchive

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An epic love story told across four centuries by Sunderland-born Tanya Sealt, a woman who cannot age until she has cried. Collector of Tears is a play about about history, oppression and loss. Taking both male and female lovers, Tanya is an outcast. She carries with her an amazing collection of glass tear bottles which she tenderly unpacks before telling their stories. On the day of Margaret Thatcher's resignation on 22 November 1990, Tanya finally stands her ground and fights those who have hunted her and her lovers, male and female, down through time; finally learning how to cry. Best North East new play of 2014 by the British Theatre Guide.

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Both brother and sister grew up to become writers, although one lived in the shadow of the others genius.As small children, Rudyard Kipling and his sister Trix lived an enchanted life in India playing with their beloved servants and running around freely. Their innocent 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.Both brother and sister grew up to become writers, although one lived in the shadow of the others genius. Rudyard Kiplings 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...Mary Hamer has unearthed the truth about Alice Kipling, known to her family affectionately as Trix. In this fictionalised account of their lives, the author goes to the heart of the relationship between a difficult brother and his troubled sister and explores how their early lives shaped the very different people they were later to become.Set against a lavish backdrop of colonial India, austere Edwardian England and Vermont, USA, New England, Kipling & Trix provides 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, Hamers debut novel explores the truth about Alice Kipling, delving into the heart of the relationship between a difficult brother and his troubled sister.

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Separated from his parents who are deported by the Nazis, David struggles to survive, alone, hungry and scared, until he eventually finds his way to the city of Warsaw. There he learns from other Jewish boys how to work in the black market, dodging the police and the Gestapo until the eventual day comes when the ghetto is cleared and everyone is herded into trains for the long trip to the camps. Will David survive? Can he outwit them one more time? Shortlisted for The Marsh Award for Children's Literature in Translation.

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Stig Dalager, Cheryl Robson, Frances Osterfelt, Cheryl Robson, Frances Osterfeld

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Winner of Virginia Prize for Fiction When Briony Campbell confesses to killing her boyfriend, an apparently straightforward crime soon turns into a baffling mystery.Haunted by demons from his past, lawyer S.J. Robin is assigned to the case. But as confusion  and the body count  rises, hes forced to question who is guilty and who is innocent.Can he see justice served and hold on to the woman he loves?

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A finely written novel about the intense romance between a young Indonesian artist, of Muslim background, who travels to Sydney to study, and a modern young Australian woman.When Adi leaves his village in Indonesia to take up an art scholarship in Australia, he arrives in the bewildering Sydney art world, determined to succeed. Following his first solo exhibition at a smart art gallery, Adi dares to reveal his true feelings for his outgoing friend, Lisa, and a passionate relationship unfolds. But will their differing expectations of one another drive them apart?This is a deeply felt love story between people  of different nations, cultures and religions  and the unseen impact of local and global events on individual lives.

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Durban Dialogues, Then and Now is a follow up anthology of three hard-hitting plays to Singhs successful drama anthology Durban Dialogues, Indian Voice (2013) which is now studied internationally. The plays selected, namely Swing, Shooting and Into the Grey cover topics such as discrimination in sport, bereavement and social activism.Described through Singhs satirical lens, these thought-provoking plays bring us up-to-date with the challenges of life in post-Apartheid South Africa. They focus particularly on people of Indian origin and their relationship with other South African communities and chart the loss of ideals in the dream of the Rainbow nation.With a Foreword by director Ralph Lawson, and Introduction by Pranav Joshipura, Professor of English, Mahila College, Gandhinagar, India.

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Ashwin Singh, Pranav Joshipura, Ralph Lawson, Shantal Singh, Pranav Joshipura

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Sleeping Beauty  Cinderella  Beauty and the BeastThree sparkling adaptations of classic fairytales.Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast: three timeless tales retold for the stage by one of the UKs most renowned writers of plays for children, Charles Way.Winner of the Writers Guild Best Childrens Play Award, Ways plays appeal to audiences of all ages, are translated into several languages and performed internationally. Each of the three plays explores the journey from childhood to adulthood, but each takes a specific angle. These are plays which know no boundaries, are great fun to produce, and at the same time, are utterly serious.

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A biography written by Sarah TuckerForeword by Baroness Helena KennedyEdward de Bono, polymath, writer, and philosopher, spent his life showing people how to use their brains creatively, to disrupt traditional ideas and ways of doing things. He mixed socially with powerful people, but he never stopped challenging their limited beliefs. He travelled the globe, bringing his lateral thinking techniques to schools, corporations, and leaders in crisis.Adored by advertising agencies, misunderstood by the media, and mistrusted by academia, De Bono became a household name dominatingthe field of creative thinking for half a century.With contributions from de Bonos former wife, Josephine de Bono, Sir Tony Blair and many others who knew de Bono  plus rare photographs from his family.

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Sarah Tucker, Helena Kennedy, Cheryl Robson, Helena Kennedy

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These powerful, contemporary monologues share the courage, conflicts and joys of characters facing difficult decisions. Developed through consultation with young people, they offer a range of authentic, memorable voices to stimulate discussion and participatory drama work.

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Anne-Marie O'Connor, Peter Spafford, Aelish Michael, Mary Cooper, Carla Jo Monvid-Jenkinson, Mary Cooper

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Look, theres no rules of the road out there. Not any more. So how do ya live? Ya use the only thing ya can. Best compass a man has. Only compass a man has. His own heart.Set in a rural hamlet in Ireland, the isolated lives of two brothers are disturbed by the arrival of a mysterious young woman. This is a story about secrets, atonement, and how, through the forces of love and nature, damaged lives are redeemed.

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Asif Khan's debut play is a fabulously comic take on the combustion surrounding young British Muslim lives. * Contemporary play about Northern Grooming scandal * Drama suitable for schools, colleges and youth theatres * By author who is a rising star among BBC writers * Asian Studies, Black and Asian interest * Recipient of 2 Off West End Award Nominations for Best Play and Best Supporting Actor * Nominated for an Asian Media Award and and Eastern Eye Award. * Asif Khan nominated for The Stage Debut Awards

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From game jams to film festivals, from how to apply for funding, to who to connect with online, this is an essential guide to the evolving and dynamic world of the media lab as a place (actual or virtual) that encourages, nurtures and provides tangible support for creative talents and their projects. While the focus is on filmmaking and gaming, the author also delves into the brave new worlds of VR and AR.Providing an overview of the range of media labs on offer, the book is enriched by interviews with contemporary practitioners working in lab culture around the world.

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Women Make Noise: Girl Bands from Motown to the Modern excavates 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, womens liberationists and punks of the 70s-80s; from riot grrrls and queercore anarchists of the 90s to radical protesters Pussy Riot and the most inspiring all-girl bands today. These arent the manufactured acts of some pop svengali, these groups write their own music and play their own instruments.All-girl bands have made radical contributions to feminism, culture and politics as well as producing some influential and innovative music. Its 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 1960s girl groups, classic outfits like The Raincoats and The Slits, as well as contemporary Ladyfest heroines like Beth Ditto, and household names like Bjork, this timely exploration shows the world that sidelining all-girl bands, is a major oversight.

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Sini Timonen, Victoria Yeulet, Elizabeth K. Keenan, Jackie Parsons, Bryony Benyon, Julia Downes, Julia Downes

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The frustrated wife of a French-Tunisian plantation owner, a mysterious older woman, a world weary tomboy, an unhappy mistress, a Parisian factory worker destined for tragedy, an acrobat turned cabaret sensation  these are the women whose lives are linked by their relationship with one man  ?tefan Valeriu.Divided into four separate stories connected by one man, Women takes us from ?tefans amorous entanglements at an Alpine lake resort, to his life in Bucharest and Paris, as each of the women in his life opens up new worlds for him.Women is a hymn to love in all its forms, romantic or platonic, sometimes reckless, often glorious and always, ultimately, ephemeral.

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Mihail Sebastian, Gaby Reigh, Gabi Reigh

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A useful, practical handbook for local community groups, youth theatres, amateur players, universities and colleges, students of Community Theatre/Theatre Studies and others wanting to stage a successful community play. Drawing on a wealth of personal accounts, and useful historical background information, How To Put On A Community Play is full of detailed advice concerning the preparation, planning and execution required to achieve success. Including essential tips on: * the creative process * administrative hurdles * technical headaches that must be overcome This is an invaluable guide to the myriad tasks and decisions facing any community play organiser.

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Above a pub in North London, Phil is drinking and fighting off mild panic about his comeback gig. His manager's already dumped him and he's worried about finding a place to stay for the night too. As he laments his dwindling career, his supporters gather to wish him well. Craving success and celebrity too, Josh suspects his father of behaving very badly. With the time of the performance fast approaching, guilty secrets emerge that split the family wide apart. Tonight, Phil's career might not be the only thing in tatters. Comic and moving, Broken Lad is a subtle examination of masculinity in distress.