A SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD. TITLE
Kes
Full-Length Play, Drama / 2m
Adapted for the stage by Robert Alan Evans from the novel A Kestrel for a Knave by Barry Hines
A new adaptation of the classic book
A Kestrel for a Knave,
Kes
tells the story of a day in the life of Billy Casper; a
15-year-old boy
about to leave school and determined not to end up working down
the pit
like his older brother Jud.
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Cast Size
2m -
Duration
90 minutes -
Subgenre
Adaptation (Literature) -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Accolades
- Nominated for a CATS Award for Best Play for Children & Young People.
Details
Summary
A new adaptation of the classic book A Kestrel for a Knave, Kes tells the story of a day in the life of Billy Casper; a 15-year-old boy about to leave school and determined not to end up working down the pit like his older brother Jud. Billy doesn’t know what he’ll do, but one thing has changed his life forever, allowing him to soar above the narrow confines of his family and this town, his kestrel hawk, Kes. Kes is the story of Billy’s heart. How it came to beat and how it came to break.
History
The play was commissioned by Catherine Wheels Theatre Company.
Cast Attributes
Keywords
Performing Groups
- Time Period Present Day
- Duration 90 minutes
- Cautions
- Nudity/Partial Nudity
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Authors
