The Trouble With Young People Today

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The Trouble With Young People Today

by Alison Chaplin

The Trouble With Young People Today – Drama Comedy for Schools and Youth Theatre
The Trouble With Young People Today is a modern drama with comedic elements that explores important themes such as self-confidence, peer pressure, and personal safety. Jimmy is easily influenced and constantly seeks approval from his friends, often disregarding the consequences - much to his mother’s concern - and his insecurities spiral into a tragic event.

This thought-provoking play for schools and youth theatre encourages young performers to engage with character development, decision-making, and moral storytelling, providing a safe environment to explore the serious consequences of low self-esteem and peer influence.

Perfect for school productions, classroom drama activities, and youth theatre groups, this play combines humour, emotional depth, and educational value, making it an excellent resource for both performance and discussion.

This script pack contains full performance support notes plus great follow-on classroom tasks and activities.

If you are giving a performance of this play you must purchase a performing rights licence, available below.

Cast:	28
Runtime:	40 mins
Age Range:	KS2, KS3
Genre:	drama
Type:	one act

Download

This play can be purchased as a download-only version in Acrobat (pdf) format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (or a similar PDF reader).

This version DOES NOT include performing rights.

This version includes a Full Cast/Character List, Production Notes with suggestions for props, costumes and staging, and Follow-On Activities for further work in the classroom.

ISBN:	978-1-906153-36-6
Price:	£6.00

Paperback

Supplied as a paperback copy. Post and packaging rates apply.

Includes some performing rights within the price.

This version DOES NOT include production notes or follow-on activities.

ISBN:	978-1-906153-15-1
Price:	£6.00

Multiple Performance Rights Licence

Purchasing this licence allows you to give UP TO FIVE public performances of this play. It is valid for six months from the date of purchase. A public performance is one given to any external audience, including friends and family, regardless of ticket charges. If you are giving multiple public performances of this play then you will need to have the appropriate performing rights licence. For any queries about which licence to purchase please contact info@artsonthemove.co.uk.

ISBN:	n/a
Price:	£20.00

Single Performance Rights Licence

Purchasing this licence allows you to give JUST ONE public performance of this play. It is valid for two months from the date of purchase. A public performance is one given to any external audience, including friends and family, regardless of ticket charges. If you are giving a public performance of this play then you will need to have the appropriate performing rights licence. For any queries about which licence to purchase please contact info@artsonthemove.co.uk.