Richard Conlon écrit des pièces de théâtre destinées principalement à un jeune public, s'inspirant souvent d'événements réels et d'œuvres littéraires existantes. Son écriture se distingue par sa capacité à établir un lien avec les jeunes à travers des récits captivants et des thèmes pertinents. Conlon excelle dans les adaptations théâtrales, ses pièces étant jouées dans des contextes éducatifs et sur des scènes internationales. Son approche dramatique privilégie l'engagement du jeune public et la création d'expériences théâtrales mémorables.
Based on the novel by Theresa Breslin, this title is about a boy with dyslexia who uncovers the dark mysterious secrets of his local graveyard. As he struggles with these secrets, he discovers the courage he needs to come to terms with his dyslexia and with problematic family and school relationships.
Hope Springs is a correctional facility for teenagers. Sent to the remote island by their parents, students are subjected to draconian discipline in the attempt to 'cure' them of their delinquent ways. When communication with the island breaks down, two inspectors turn up to discover the students have taken over the island. The students confront the regime, their experiences and the tragedy which resulted in the students taking matters into their own hands. A thrilling play for use in either English or Drama. The script can be studied for: * author's craft * plot * structure * characterisation * analysis of language * performance text * creating dramatic tension and suspense.