Game Over (Touring Edition)

A gripping, urgent and deeply moving play from one of Britain’s most widely performed playwrights.Based on the true story of Breck Bednar, GAME OVER explores the devastating consequences of online grooming and the dangers that can lie behind seemingly harmless digital friendships. With clarity, compassion and theatrical power, Mark Wheeller turns a shocking real-life case into a play that is both emotionally compelling and fiercely relevant for young audiences.This touring edition has been specially adapted for a cast of 6 and a running time of approximately 50 minutes, making it an excellent choice for schools, youth theatres and touring companies seeking a small-cast play with real impact.Direct, accessible and hard-hitting, GAME OVER opens up vital conversations around internet safety, safeguarding, manipulation, family relationships and the hidden risks of online gaming and social media. It is a play that challenges, informs and stays with its audience long after the performance ends.Perfect for:Drama teachers looking for relevant contemporary plays for young performersSchools and youth theatres seeking small-cast productionsPSHE, safeguarding and online safety discussionGCSE, BTEC and youth drama contextsReaders and performers interested in issue-based theatre CAST: 6 (three male, 3 female) DURATION: 50 minutes 

Mark Wheeller began writing whilst a student at Marlwood Comprehensive School, Bristol.After teaching drama for thirty-six years he retired in July 2015 to concentrate on writing and delivering Drama/Theatre workshops to students and teachers across the world.Mark is one of the most-performed playwrights in Britain. Too Much Punch For Judy has been performed over 6,000 times and Chicken nearly 6,000. Missing Dan Nolan and Hard to Swallow are both set texts for the GSCE Drama 9-1 exams. His work has been a staple part of the Drama curriculum both in the UK and abroad for the past three decades.Professional productions of Hard to Swallow, I Love You Mum, I Promise I Won’t Die and Chicken regularly tour schools and many of Mark’s works are available on DVD, with digital formats forthcoming in late 2020. His study guides include Drama Schemes, The Story Behind Too Much Punch For Judy, Drama Club & Hard to Swallow – Easy to Digest.He has three children and lives just outside the New Forest, with his wife Rachael, and Labrador, Dusty.