Beware! They’re young, they’re awkward and usually they’re excited for an evening of Dungeons and Dragons or robotics club. But tonight, something different is happening. Tonight, the Nerds and Geeks (Neeks) are throwing a Rave.

Ali is determined to host the ultimate rave for social outsiders and face the world as a proper teenager. This is going to be a challenge because they’ve never actually been to a rave before. This will be their rave – they’ll be no drugs, no drinking and absolutely nothing more than hand holding, but what is a rave without them? The Nerds and Geeks are already social rejects what if having a dry rave outside in the middle of autumn only makes it worse? Never mind that, this is their idea, and they’re going to make it happen “cause neeking out together with or without music” will make them fit in… right?

This light-hearted brand-new play invites its audience to consider the world through the eyes of awkward teenagers. What does friendship really mean today, how do we define ourselves, and how do we find our tribe?

The Guild of Players Youth Theatre present Ravers as part of the National Theatre Connections 2025 programme.

Content Warnings: Depiction of underage drinking, Moderate language, Themes of anxiety and references to the loss of a parent.

Age Recommendation: 13+