Core Cuts is a presentation of the best new plays from the bright talents of Soho Young Writers' Core Group performed by the young actors of the National Youth Theatre.  

21 August, 3.30pm

making light

by Leah Chillery
directed by Nina Steiger

Zain has had a vision. An angel has come down from heaven to show him his destiny! His goal: to become a player at Crystal Palace Football Club.

22 August, 3.30pm

mummy’s boy

by Wally Jiagoo
directed by Jana Manekshaw

Asif has agoraphobia. He hasn’t left the house for five years but when council officer Miss Sonia Dubey visits, Asif is forced to prove much more than his right to claim Incapacity Benefit.

23 August, 3.30pm

faultlines

by James Pearson
directed by Suzanne Gorman

14 year old schoolgirl Steph has gone missing. Mum was away on holiday with her latest fella and Dad was too busy with his new family. Now she’s completely incommunicado. What’s happened and who’s responsible?

24 August, 3.30pm

all them things there

by David Watson
directed by Carl Miller

Jonathan's future is looking bright. But with the sudden departure of his father Sean and the unexpected arrival of his Down’s Syndrome brother Daniel, things are turned upside down and he finds himself going down a very different path.