These powerful, contemporary monologues share the courage, conflicts and joys of characters facing difficult decisions. Developed through consultation with young people, they offer a range of authentic, memorable voices to stimulate discussion and participatory drama work.

A series of monologues for young people to perform. 'First Date' by Anne-Marie O'Connor: Sometimes friendship comes with a heavy price tag. 'Getting It Right' by Peter Spafford: Luke can't choose between his shirts, let alone his parents. 'Results Day' by Aelish Michael - Karly's mum thinks she's an angel, but what if she flaps her wings? 'Close To Home' by Mary Cooper - Jay's little sister is pregnant and he's livid - who's he going to punish? 'Weighed Down' by Carla Monvid-Jenkinson/ Mary Cooper - When Claire's dad left, she thought that he was all she would lose; 'Giggsy's Legs' by Michael Harvey - Do you choose everything you are or does it choose you?