When a class of teenagers find a copy of an old German play in their school library called Spring Awakening, they are mesmerised by the chaos, drama and darkness of the characters’ lives.

Bored by the safety and moderation of their 21^st Century existence, the class are inspired by this beautiful yet disturbing tale of teenagers discovering themselves, to live as the characters.

“Suddenly we were all reading this play. This old German play. And we were writing fan fiction, and sharing it online, and making videos, and pretending. And playing.
And playing turned into dreaming, turned into living.”

Written and directed by Jolley Gosnold
After Frank Wedekind
In collaboration with the Alexandra Palace Young Actors Company

Pay What You Can: Ally Pally aims to make our community events more accessible therefore for this production of Spring Awakening performed and created by our talented Young Actor’s Company, you can choose to pay a price that works for you. We have included a recommended price per ticket £10 (plus booking fee) or there is a range of alternative prices available if that better suits your budget. Ticket sales help to cover the cost of this production and support our activities with artists, young people and local community.

Content warnings: This production contains strong language and references to or depictions of death, suicide, sex, sexual violence, abortion, child abuse, and violence. Recommended age 16+

More information about Alexandra Palace’s Young Actors Company is here