One of the most uplifting stories ever written, Michelle Magorian’s stunning Goodnight Mister Tom is brought gloriously to life in this stage adaptation by David Wood – the UK’s ‘National Children’s Dramatist’ (The Times). Set during the dark and dangerous build-up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows sad young William Beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and builds a remarkable and moving friendship with the elderly recluse Tom Oakley. All seems perfect until William is devastatingly summoned by his mother back to London. Learn More

Dare you take on the role of the Grand High Witch?

David Wood has created seven short plays to read and perform. With notes on simple staging, props and costumes, the plays can be produced with the minimum of experience and resources.

Children will have a phizzwizardly good time - and their friends won't believe their gogglers! Learn More

Paperback: 80 pages
Publisher: Nick Hern Books; New edition edition (27 April 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1854590901
ISBN-13: 978-1854590909
Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 1 x 19.7 cm Learn More

Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Faber & Faber; Main edition (1 May 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0571244211
ISBN-13: 978-0571244218 Learn More

Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Penguin Classics (25 Jan. 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0141188901
ISBN-13: 978-0141188904
Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 0.7 x 19.7 cm Learn More

If you're looking for a gem of a play to teach, then this is it. It's a firm favourite here in the EHD offices and we've had some lovely feedback from customers too:

"Such a wonderful text! One of those that never fail to make me and my students smile!" E. Watts, Bury.
"I'm not sure I've heard a class erupt in to such laughter as when we read the moment where Myra is sitting in her cardboard coffin, watching TV. The sadness of this play is tackled with such honesty but reminds us of the absurd side to such tragedy. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!" Suzy, Chester.

A bittersweet comedy about a family coming to terms with their mother's terminal illness. What sounds like it could be a very tragic play choice, is actually far from what you'd expect. With moments of humour, complex family relationships and some really very witty observations about human reactions to awful news, this will definitely be a favourite with you and your class.

Paperback: 103 pages
Publisher: Absolute Classics (2 Feb. 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1840024712
ISBN-13: 978-1840024715
Product Dimensions: 13 x 0.8 x 21.1 cm Learn More

Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Nick Hern Books; New edition edition (1 Mar. 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1848421702
ISBN-13: 978-1848421707 Learn More

Paperback: 210 pages
Publisher: Bloomsbury 3PL (20 Feb. 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0713683260
ISBN-13: 978-0713683264
Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 1.5 x 20 cm Learn More

Drama Menu is a brand new concept for planning and delivering dynamic, progressive drama lessons and workshops. Packed with over 150 tried-and-tested theatre games, exercises and improvisation ideas, it's an essential resource for any drama teacher or workshop leader - guaranteed to deliver delicious drama sessions every time. Simply make a selection from each of the three courses, and your whole drama session will come to life with new-found energy and focus. Learn More