By Michael Rosen (author) Part of the Plays for Young People series
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A thrilling and engaging adaptation from Roy Williams of the Michael Rosen novel Unexpected Twist , featuring great duologues, songs, and raps for young performers aged 13-18.
No matter how hard we try, we just can't get out. It's like we are not allowed to.
Some give up and say, alright then, if you won't give, I will bloody well take.
And you know what Shona, I don't blame them.
Shona and her class are studying the Charles Dickens classic, Oliver Twist. She's the new girl in school and is finding it hard to stay out of trouble - much like Oliver himself!
When she's given a new phone by a stranger, she begins to suspect there's something unusual about the new boys she's met. Unexpected Twist is a re-telling of Oliver Twist by one of the best-loved figures in the children's book world, Michael Rosen.
This thrilling story was brought to vivid life by The Children's Theatre Partnership, and Royal & Derngate, Northampton, whose co-productions have included Holes and The Jungle Book. Directed by James Dacre (2020 Olivier Award nominated Our Lady of Kibeho), Rosen's novel was adapted for the stage by BAFTA award-winning playwright Roy Williams (Death of England, Sucker Punch) with original music by rising R&B star Yaya Bey and BAC Beatbox Academy's Conrad Murray.
This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere and UK tour, in April 2023.
A Preview of Unexpected Twist is available here.
Michael Rosen is a hugely bestselling author of picture books and poetry. Michael frequently appears on radio and gives talks and lectures on children’s literature. Michael was the Children’s Laureate for 2007–2009 and the winner of the Eleanor Farjeon Award. He lives in London.
Michael Rosen on Michael Rosen: I grew up in the London suburb of Pinner, a place my parents often wondered about. How had we landed there? My parents were teachers, politically committed (socialists), and great storytellers and readers. I was lucky to have found them. Most of my adult life, I've been a freelance writer, teacher (of sorts), journalist, performer and broadcaster. I visit schools doing my one-man show, and support Arsenal Football Club. I have often written about my life and family, but I also write occasional fantasy (usually based in a real place) and non-fiction.
Things you didn't know about Michael Rosen I wear size 12 shoes. I like speaking French. I'm an atheist. I love mobile phones. I love houmous. I can't live without green warty pickled gherkins. I hate racism. My father was American. I can slide my top lip one way and my bottom lip the other. I can play the harmonica.
Photo credit Laurence Cendroicz
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A thrilling and engaging adaptation from Roy Williams of the Michael Rosen novel Unexpected Twist, featuring great duologues, songs, and raps for young performers aged 13-18. No matter how hard we try, we just can't get out.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Unexpected Twist - Plays for Young People and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
Unexpected Twist - Plays for Young People features in the following genres: Featured Books for Young Adults, Recommendations, Featured Books for 13+ readers
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Unexpected Twist - Plays for Young People was written by Michael Rosen and published by Methuen Drama an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Unexpected Twist - Plays for Young People has 112 pages
Yes it is part of Plays for Young People series
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