Britney's Lock Performed By Griese Youth Theatre
When Ruby gets hold of a lock of Britney Spears’ hair to help her stay calm during her GCSE mocks, her friends laugh it off—until each of them starts to feel its strange power and wants a piece of it too.
When the relic is finally destroyed, tensions rise. This funny, heartfelt play explores how we cope under pressure, and the surprising strength of belief and friendship.
Alexandra Wood is a Londonbased playwright whose work includes The Tyler Sisters, The Initiate, and Never Vera Blue. Her adaptations include The Suspicions of Mr Whicher, Silence, and Wild Swans. She also writes for audio, including Descent and Twelve Years. A George Devine Award winner and former Paines Plough playwrightinresidence, she is published by Nick Hern Books.
The National Theatre’s Connections festival is a flagship celebration of youth theatre, showcasing exceptional young talent from across the UK.
Each year, the National Theatre commissions a brandnew collection of plays written specifically for young performers, pairing some of the country’s most exciting contemporary writers with the theatremakers of the future.
Once again, the Lyric Theatre is delighted to host the National Theatre Connections Festival, welcoming seven outstanding Young Theatre groups from across Ireland. Together, they bring fresh voices, bold stories, and dynamic new work to the stage in a vibrant celebration of creativity and collaboration.