An original play for young people first produced in 2009 by 20 Stories High and winner of the 2010 Brian Way Award for the best new play for young people. 

The judges said that the play 'not only showed great skill and playwrighting craft, layering unforgettable images in a truly unpredictable and riveting story' but also 'hooked' them 'emotionally. The characters were totally lovable.'

Kerrie sets about her daily task of preparing Mum’s heroin…

Jakey has just about had enough of life in a gang…

Cameron is too scared to step outside the front door…

One morning, the three teenagers discover a note in the Frosties. Mum has abandoned them: they have been left home alone…

Blackberry Troutface is a bold, gritty and funny play, which explores the universal themes of family, loyalty and ambition. With sharply-drawn characters, crackling dialogue and plentyof humour, we follow three young people as they struggle to cope in exceptional cirumstances.