Primetime, Royal Court

Come see future playwrights and inspire your children to get creative with the Royal Court's series of short plays penned... by 8 to 11-year-olds. The variety across the pieces - with themes ranging from family drama to surreal sweetshop antics, and characters including Gary the charming hippo and a talking sausage roll - make for a refreshingly different dramatic experience.

For adults this is a chance to absorb the unrestricted imagination of the infantile mind, and for children this show is a great demonstration of what they can achieve with a little creativity.  The Royal Court team, led by resident trainee director Ned Bennett, make this a truly professional production with a cast of established actors. And, you never know, these pre-teen playwrights could be the next big thing…