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Thought-provoking plays designed specifically for secondary school students. Written by educator Author Hazel Edwards, the plays tackle contemporary themes including technology, life choices and media influence, while being crafted to fit within a standard classroom lesson.

More than just entertainment, these plays serve as powerful teaching tools, combining liter)cy development with active learning )nd social skills. Whether exploring technological change in ‘The Not-So-Great Excuse Machine’, grappling with life’s big decisions in ‘Every person’, or examining media satire in ‘The Fairley Fake TV Show’, these plays promise engaging experiences that spark meaningful classroom discussions. ‘The Mt Paperwork Whodunnitʼ satirises and explains the mystery format which can be played in a local setting, while ‘The Minutes of Timeʼ plays around with the futuristic concept of time as a currency. Each play comes with a comprehensive range of activities and discussion prompts, allowing teachers to deepen student engagement, enhance critical thinking and extend the learning experience beyond the performance itself. And the use the same script multiple times.