Lifeboat

by Brendan Murray

What would you do if you were stranded on a lifeboat with four other kids, and only one bottle of water? Brendan Murray’s play explores this question as five children figure out how to survive after their ship sinks crossing the Atlantic. All hope seems lost, until a mysterious girl suddenly appears on the lifeboat. Is she a sea monster? A German spy? Nobody knows. She brings bread with her, but also a boatload of trouble. This intense play portrays unique, vibrant characters who are pushed to their limits. 

$12.00

Quick Details

  • Type: Play
  • Length: 45-60 minutes | Can be cut for competition
  • Availability: Available for productions in North America
  • Cast Size: 6 roles

Full Details

Roles:

  • William Pritchard: 11.5 year old boy scout
  • Amy Pritchard: 7.5 year old girl scout
  • Ruth Sheppard: 11 year old
  • Katie Leamington-Bell: 10 year old
  • Frazer Roberts: 10 year old
  • Little Mermaid

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

Brendan Murray

Brendan is one of the UK’s leading playwrights for new audiences. In a career of over forty years he’s written for most of the UK’s major TYA  companies and his plays have been produced throughout the world, winning both of the UK’s premier awards for TYA  on more than one occasion. You can find details of these, press reviews, his work as a director & teacher, and of all his plays atwww.brendanmurray.co.uk

Originally produced in Sheffield, UK, in 1987