The Selfish Shellfish
by David Wood

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Flexible Cast Size Exterior Set Comedy

Synopsis

An oil slick threatens the lives of Mussel, Hermit Crab, Starfish, Urchin, and Seagull.

Press Reviews

"…the evident enjoyment of the vast numbers of school children at the opening performance – shrieking with terror at the Great Slick, howling with laughter at the humour, and silently taking in the serious message"

— was enough to prove the play’s success…” - Chichester Observer

"…probably the most important children’s play of the decade."

— The Guardian

"…a poignant, pioneering children’s play."

— The Stage

"…a landmark in children’s theatre…"

— Farnham Herald

"So how do children react to a play with a serious message? Just one look at their faces gives the answer: they love it."

— West Sussex County Times

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Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 1986
Binding Paperback
Pages 52
Place London
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573050695
ISBN-10 0573050694
LCCN 87142926
LCC PR6073.O578 S45 1986
DCC 822/.914

The Selfish Shellfish is a comedy play written by David Wood and published by Samuel French in London (1986).

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