Sparkleshark

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Philip Ridley's Sparkleshark was originally a play commissioned for BT National Connections, the National Theatre's youth theatre scheme which ran from 1993-1999. Sparkleshark is funny, poignant and had an acclaimed run at the Royal National Theatre followed by a tour in 2001.

High up on a tower block roof, Jake writes stories in secret. The boys think he's a wimp. But to the girls Jake's almost one of them. When the gang actually arrive, though, everyone's in for a great surprise. To save himself, Jake weaves his best story yet. It is so good that the gang drop their tough trendy act and demand starring roles in the unfolding drama of mystery, danger, love... and the final encounter with Sparkleshark.

The play has had many productions around the world, including at the Australian Theatre for Young People, one of the world's largest youth theatres.