Friends Disunited

‘Friends Disunited’, is a new play for senior secondary pupils dealing with the fun and responsibilities involved in becoming a driver and getting your first car. It follows the lives of four friends at secondary school, one of whom is given a car for his birthday.

The car will be their passage into adulthood: they will be able to travel to gigs and concerts; away football games and anything else that takes their fancy. However, it doesn’t take long before the harmony of the group evaporates and the friendships begin to fragment, as the play culminates in a car crash that leaves their lives badly affected.

Humorous, witty - comic at times, the play illustrates how the dreams and ambitions of young people can be utterly shattered by the inexperience and over-confidence of a young driver.

Target Audience

S5/S6.

Running time

35-40 minutes followed by a 10-15 minute workshop session.

Resources

The Crash Magnets resource can be used as support material for this play. There is also a Crash Magnets website.