WINNER! Best Play for Young Audiences at the Writers' Guild Awards
“this heart-warming story is sensitive, uplifting and great fun. This is storytelling at its finest.” British Theatre Guide
“I'd highly recommend any parent or teacher to take their children to see this play – it is essential emotional education for all ages” Hiive
“The cast of three create a rich world of characters” The Upcoming
“A fast-paced comedic romp… lives that are turned around through communication, hope and love.” The Scotsman
Molly cooks. Molly does the dishes. Molly gets her little brother Joe ready for school. Molly is only 12, but she doesn’t feel much like a kid anymore.
Now Molly’s Mum is feeling better, maybe things will get back to normal. Can you help Molly learn how to be a kid again?
Join Molly, Joe and her Nan for a larger than life story of family, friends and fitting in.
Warning: Contains dancing, chocolate cake and an epic car chase.
For ages 7+
Sarah McDonald-Hughes' work has been produced by the Royal Exchange, The Lowry, Contact Theatre, Sheffield Crucible, Northern Stage and Liverpool Everyman, and she has written for BBC Radio 4.
Running time approx 50 minutes
How To Be A Kid is playing in repertoire with Out Of Love and Black Mountain with the same cast
A Paines Plough, Orange Tree Theatre & Theatr Clwyd co-production
