Way Too Cool

Exploring Transition, Friendship, Compassion and Wellbeing

Script and music by Craig Christie

Marley and Henry have been friends since they met in year three. They enjoy playing games online and sharing books. They’ve shared their hopes and dreams and always looked out for eachother. But recently something has changed. Henry has started avoiding Marley at school. He’s too busy for their usual catch ups at the weekend. He’s not acting the same. Infact – he’s not acting like Henry at all…

What has happened to Henry?

Is it because of Tam, the new person that has just arrived?

How can Marley make things the way they used to be?

Could the answers lie in the books they used to love to share?!

A highly interactive musical adventure that explores wellbeing that children will be able to relate to. At its heart WAY TOO COOL is a celebration of how everyone is on their journey of personal growth and development.  It is also a journey that supports your children, through the twists and turns of friendship and mapping out a way to solve their differences using empathy, compassion and a strong sense of humour.

Way Too Cool explores what happens to us when we leave primary to start Secondary school, what happens to our friendships, our learning and how we can take care of ourselves in uncertain and changing times. In Summer 2025 we will be touring this production, inspired by young people’s ideas, and the exciting and fun music of award winning composer Craig Christie. This project is supported by Foundation Derbyshire, and donations from the public.

Derby Theatre, Studio Tuesday 24th June 2025.

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Cast

Lucy Covell – Marley

Sam Hoye – Henry

Luke Byeford – Tam

Creative Team

Craig Christie – Writer and Composer
Ava Hunt – Director
Patsy Browne-Hope – Choreographer
Ivan Stott – Musical Director
Connie Burley – Designer

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