A Murder of Crows

by Mike Kenny in collaboration with Barnstorm Theatre Company

Inspired by the story of Hansel and Gretel, A Murder of Crows explores the themes of famine, family loyalties, and survival. Six actors weave a gothic story of the journey of two children navigating fear and abandonment, from the squawking perspective of a group of boisterous crows.

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Quick Details

  • Type: Play
  • Length: 50 minutes | Can be cut for competition
  • Availability: Available for productions in the United States and Canada
  • Cast Size: Flexible | Originally performed by 6 actors

Full Details

Flexible ensemble of crows weaves in and out of all roles including:
  • Father
  • Girl
  • Boy
  • Stepmother
  • Mother
  • Old Woman

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The following resources are included in each performance license:
  • Permission to photocopy the PDF script for your production so there is no additional cost for these assets.

The following resources may be added to you license for an additional fee:
  • Logo/Media package

Mike Kenny

Mike Kenny is one of the England's leading writers, specializing in young people's theatre. He is the recipient of numerous awards, was included in the Independent on Sunday's list of Top Ten Living UK Playwrights and his plays are performed regularly throughout the UK and all over the world. In 2013 he was given an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by Nottingham University, England.

Originally produced by Barnstorm Theatre Company, Ireland, 2011

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A Murder of Crows at Barnstrom Theatre

Reviews

“

Mike Kenny’s text…unearths some serious and subtle themes, challenging to a young audience and rewarding for the adults with its layers of historical allusion.

- Irish Theatre Magazine
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Barnstorm has achieved a combined strength through its small ensemble, reflected in the harmonies of their speech, the fluidity of the movement and their capacity to segue smoothly into doubling as both the crows and the human protagonists.

- Irish Theatre Magazine