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Described by The Times as 'the national children's dramatist', David Wood has been writing, adapting, directing and acting in plays for children for more than twenty-five years.

In Thinking After Heidegger, David Wood takes up the challenge posed by Heidegger -- that after the end of philosophy we need to learn to think.

If there is anyone who should be the children's playwright laureate it is David Wood' (Evening Standard)

The perfect book for teachers and other adults who want to introduce children to gardening. This simple gardening method works well in any environment and doesn't take up a lot of space. Easy and fun to read, Miss Green and Botany Boy will explain how to turn those empty raised beds sitting around in your school yard or backyard into productive and vibrant gardens.

Babes In The Magic Wood has an original storyline, and does not resemble the usual pantomime versions. Widow Crockett and her babes, Simple Simon and Contrary Mary, run a toyshop, their biggest job being the making of toys for Father Christmas's order.The British master of children's theatre has adapted this enchanting fairytale into a lively stage adventure with charming, original songs.

Quarantined in his aunt and uncle's stuffy flat because his brother has measles, Tom is restless and bored. Intrigued by a grandfather clock, Tom is startled one night to hear it strike 13. Going to investigate, Tom discovers a Victorian garden of the 1880s where he meets unhappy orphan Hatty.

A musical dramatization of the adventures of the Owl and Pussycat at sea and in the Land where the Bong Trees grow.

A two-act play in which young Penguin comes from Iceland to search for his mother and father.

The Pied Piper is based on the traditional tale made famous by Robert Browning, and uses much of Browning's poem. This adaptation has the Piper making his first appearance as a modern busker, delighting the children with his music.3 women, 5 men, 20 men or women

The Salamander, a sort of dragon, is in trouble with the Fire Flies, because he is unable to create a fire by breathing on a pile of sticks. To redeem himself he is sent on a mission to burn down Papertown. The paper inhabitants, including the Papertown Crier (a newspaper), the Postman (an envelope), Professor Paperback (a book who runs the bookshop), Mr. Quid (a pound note who is the Bank Manager) and Lady Carrier Bag - gather their resources to meet the threat. Spike the Pen (the litter collector), Fireman Silver, and even the cheeky Litterbug become involved, and the two petty criminals, Blotch and Carbon, are released to join the forces.Flexible cast

Rupert and his famous friends, including Edward Trunk, Bill Badger, Podgy Pig, Algy Pug, Pong Ping and Tiger Lily feature in this new story. Edward Trunk wishes for a sunny day for his birthday, but Nutwood is currently experiencing only winter weather. On the advice of Wise Owl, Rupert goes to see the Clerk of the Weather. The friendly Green Dragon is a great help, but Zita, the Ice Maid, has to be foiled first! Tuneful songs and lots of audience participation.

The action starts in Mrs. Macdonald's farmyard. Jack, her son, is preoccupied with his dream of building a rocket. At first this leads him astray, but eventually proves he's really a winner. His sister is the only practical member of the family, a hard-working tomboy. The family is threatened with eviction by Mr. Meany, an unfair landlord. Jack is sent to sell Marigold, the cow. Meanwhile, the arrival of a spaceship containing Buzz and Beep, two spacemen on a mission to find a cow, leads to unusual complications.Large flexible cast

Set in the Nutty May Fair, the play follows the struggle of the nuts - including Kernel Walnut, Monkey Nut, William the Conker, Gypsy Brazil and Old Ma Coconut - against the villainous confectioner Professor Jelly Bon Bon, who is searching for nuts with which to create a new chocolate assortment. The "Chocolate Squirter's" aims are eventually foiled, thanks to the nuttiness of the Nuts and the audience's help.-3 women, 3 men, 1 girl or boy

Enid Blyton's name is synonymous with children's stories, none being more famous than NODDY. David Wood, the acclaimed children's dramatist, draws upon the most entertaining and instructive of the twenty-four books for this popular adaptation. Exploiting the excitement of life theatre with imaginative staging, music, light, puppetry and lots of audience participation, the play will be a hit with all, whether they know Noddy or not.

A musical play in which the garden insects, tired of being sprayed but unable to agree on the best method to stop it, begin warring among themselves while the garden goes to ruin. No music included.

Hijack Over Hygenia is set in an aeroplane interior, on a roof, in a throne room and in a bedroom. Hygenia is the cleanest kingdom in the world. Disease is unknown. But one day a villainous Measle enters illegally and starts bringing the inhabitants out in spots. It is all the plot of Dr. Spicknspan who, owing to the pervading healthiness, is always out of work. Things look serious, but the plot is foiled by the gallantry of the royal staff: peace, health and cleanliness are restored.|4 women, 8 men

Long, long ago humans ruled the world, but they made a terrible mess of it. Wars and pollution nearly destroyed all of them. Now the animals are in charge, and they have started a worldwide campaign to save humans from extinction.Large flexible cast

Presents in a two-act play the adventures of Meg, a rather unsuccessful witch, and her mute cat, Mog, who has to communicate with mime.

Though Mother Shipton's shoe is crowded to its laces, she lives there happily with her vast brood of children, among them Jack and Jill. Unfortunately, however, the shoe is actually the property of a Giant, who lost it and has been looking for it - with one bare foot - ever since. One day The Great Boon arrives, a genial and charming, but not terribly efficient, magician, looking for a Circus in which he is due to appear. His attempts to save Mother Shipton and family from the Giant involve the loss of her shoe because he is unable to bring the Giant down to human size and harmlessness without also reducing the shoe. However, after a lot of adventures and muddled magic all ends happily.-Large flexible cast

When Babe is won by Farmer Hogget at the fair, an extraordinary friendship begins. With the help of his new mother, the old dog Fly, Babe fast learns the herding instinct. When the day of the Grand Challenge Sheep-dog Trials dawns, the whole farm waits to see if Babe will become a sheep-pig hero.

The ecological effects of pollution are seen from the perspective of shellfish in this delightfully told saga. Urchin, Mussel, Starfish, Seagull and the shellfish H.C. fight to survive an oil spill resulting from the collision of ships at sea. The audience is encourage to participate in battles with Sludge and The Great Slick.|7 women or men

David Wood has adapted this fairy tale into a musical play rather than conventional pantomime. Comedy, adventure and lively original songs combine to make these unusual plays sure-fire hits with family audiences...5 women, 8 men

After rescuing a toy duck from the dustbin in their backyard, Mr. Fisher and Mr. Wheeler, two temporarily nomadic garden gnomes, decide to venture over the garden wall into the big wide world. Their object is to find a holiday island, just like the 'Big Ones', but being unused to the hazards of the concrete jungle of the town, they almost don't make it. Until they meet Chips, that is. Chips is a very cool cat, and with his help the gnomes and Baby Duck survive several urban adventures before reaching their island in the sun. Although it is not quite as expected (a traffic island!), they all agree that it is the best holiday they have ever had.|Flexible cast