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Full-Length Play, Drama / 4w, 6m
David Wood
Book, Music, and Lyrics by David Wood
The insects live in a busy world in the garden. Their existence, however, is always overshadowed by humans. Infuriated by constant "spraying", Slug Greenfly and Maggot call for rebellion, strikes, and ruination of the garden. The others oppose this and war is declared. Fortune swings back and forth …
The Plotters of Cabbage Patch Corner is a musical play for child audiences. The insects live in a busy world in the garden. Their existence, however, is always overshadowed by the humans – the Big Ones. Infuriated by constant “spraying” the unattractive Slug, Greenfly and Maggot call for rebellion, strikes, ruination of the garden. The others, the ‘pretty’ insects – Red Admiral, Ladybird and Bumble Bee – oppose this and war is declared. Glow Worm and Ant reluctantly become involved.
Fortune swings one way and the other in a series of bitter campaigns. The garden goes to ruin and the Big Ones decide to build a garage on it. This brings the insects to their senses. They combine to restore the garden to its original beauty and thus preserve their home.
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David Wood has been called “the national children’s dramatist” (London Times) and received an Industry Recognition Olivier Award in 2026 for his contribution to children’s theatre. His plays are performed worldwide, and include The Gingerbread Man, The Plotters of Cabbage Pat ...