The Exam at Stephen Joseph Theatre

A fast-paced comedy from the writer who brought you Drop the Dead Donkey (Channel 4) and Outnumbered (BBC 1). How old were you the day you first realised that adults were useless? I worked out you couldnt rely on them when I was six. My dad bet his mate that tortoises could swim and, well, thats how I lost my pet tortoise. Andrew, Chas and Bea are three students who, for one reason or another find themselves holed up in the same exam hall waiting for their papers to arrive. As the wait lengthens, each has to survive a powerful barrage of self-doubt, parental pressure and adult incompetence a tonne of adult incompetence (parents and teachers beware). During their long wait they are distracted by a bunch of ridiculous events and by 'Ex', the mysterious voice of the EXAM. From vomit in the PE cupboard to ghostly visits, this fast-paced comedy is filled with loads of laughs as well as soul-searching and decision-making for these three very different teenagers. Written in 2005, The Exam could have been written yesterday! It is an hilarious yet poignant look at the pressures faced by pupils today, both at school and at home.Age guidance: 12+