X-Factory
By Tom Swift
Age range
11 – 13, 13 – 15
Cast size
10 – 15
Approx. running time
60 – 90 mins
Gender breakdown
Male: 1
Female: 4
Also: 9+ can be either male or female.
Female: 4
Also: 9+ can be either male or female.
Setting
A chip shop and the world of reality TV.
Note
A comic tale about fame in the music biz for a large cast.
First performance
First commissioned by Youth Theatre Ireland as part of New Stage 09.
Synopsis
Kylie dreams of becoming a TV talent show star and escaping her manic mother, crazy father, mean sisters and the hell of scrubbing dishes in the family restaurant where chips are the only thing on the menu. Then along comes mysterious reality TV host Kidd Young Jr, offering fame and fortune. With Kidd’s help Kylie assumes the alter ego “Cindy” and before you know it she’s the winner of X-Factory.
But things get strange when Kidd forces Kylie to take part in “Get This Celebrity Out of Here”. It’s a reality show where stars live with ordinary families - only this time it’s her own! Now Kylie’s faced with a choice between fame and family.
But things get strange when Kidd forces Kylie to take part in “Get This Celebrity Out of Here”. It’s a reality show where stars live with ordinary families - only this time it’s her own! Now Kylie’s faced with a choice between fame and family.