A re-imagining of the classic Brothers Grimm Tale. A tyrannical mother contracts a soldier to uncover the mystery behind her seven daughters' shoes; every night she locks her daughters in their room but every morning she finds their shoes have been completely worn through. Unbeknownst to the Princesses, the Soldier follows them on their magical journey into the night and discovers their secret...

Del and his friends agree to take part in a robbery with a boy fresh from the borstal prison. When Del falls in love with Irene they decide to run away from their nagging parents - and the law.

An east London youth drama group improvises scenes based upon their everyday life under the tutelage of Joan Littlewood.