The New Kid


Teenage Hana is used to constantly moving schools. But when her father’s old watch breaks on her first day at a new school, she finds herself trapped in a time loop, repeating that day. She must find a way to connect with others and break out of the loop, or be doomed to forever remain…the new kid.

The New Kid is a musical designed for youth theatre, with a pop-MT score. It was commissioned by Aberdeen Arts Centre for their youth company, and premiered with their young cast in summer 2023.


young actors dressed in school uniform perform a dance routine with canteen trays
young actors dressed in school uniform sing

The New Kid was also shortlisted for BYMT’s New Musical Theatre Award in 2021, and has been featured in Horizons concerts.

a young actor stands next to a large clock, looking confused and holding a sign saying 'time loop'