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A tender and funny play about growing up in Romford in the shadow of Canary Wharf.1995. Big buildings are rising in Londons Docklands. But marooned miles to the east, half-in and half-out of the city, Romford has not been invited to the party. Confused about its identity, the inhabitants of the only town in London with its own ring road are trying to cope. The relationships they forge have painful implications, in this poetic and passionate play that explores growing up, identity and loss.Ben Musgraves play Pretend You Have Big Buildings won the 2005 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting and was first performed at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, in 2007. This revised version of the play was published as an ebook in 2025, with an introduction by the author, and is available in the collection Bruntwood at 20: Five Plays from the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting.An exceptional play... original, sophisticated, intelligent... and highly entertainingBrenda Blethyn, Bruntwood Playwriting Competition panel of judges

Is there even a word for "non-binary" in Tamil? How is Amma meant to get me, if I dont exist in her language?A Tamil teenager is preparing for their period party a coming-of-age ritual meant to mark womanhood. But Krish isnt a girl. And this celebration feels more like the start of a never-ending performance. As expectations mount, Krish decides to take control. With help from their best friend Brenavee and a growing chosen family, Krish imagines the degendered party of their dreams.Set in 2010, in the aftermath of the Tamil genocide, Gayathiri Kamalakanthans play Period Parrrty is at once a story of survival and a trans Tamil rom-com for the ages. Nominated for the Tony Craze Award, it was first performed at Soho Theatre, London, in 2025 as a coproduction between Soho Theatre and Kali Theatre Company.

A shattering and heartbreaking play, joint winner of the Bruntwood Playwriting Competition.From the moment he came into the world as the snow fell and the cold wind blew, Oscars existence has been a stagger through an underworld peopled by loners and losers. Hes aching to piece it together, but the figures that clot his life are unwilling to fix him when theyre unable to fix themselves.Oscar must discover if a bird with a broken wing can learn to fly, or is destined to stay earthbound for ever.Andrew Sheridans play Winterlong was joint winner of the 2008 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting. It was first staged at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, in 2011.

A startling and darkly comic drama about childhood, family and fantasy. Winner of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting, and adapted into a six-part BBC television drama, Just Act Normal.Siblings Tiana, Tionne and Tanika have found themselves home alone. Tianas keeping it all together by taking charge of housework and homework.But Tionnes experiments are getting stranger and Tanikas starting to act up. As the outside world begins to press in, the three will do anything to keep their secret safe from the adults who come to call.Janice Okohs play Three Birds won the 2011 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting and was first performed at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, in 2013 before transferring to the Bush Theatre, London.It was adapted into an acclaimed six-part television drama for BBC3, Just Act Normal, first broadcast in 2025.A play that is as humane as it is savage... as funny as it is alarming. It is written with as much warmth as it is with truth. Its funny and theatrical and alert and alive. Its terrific.Simon Stephens, playwright and Chair of the Judges for the 2011 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting

A woman looking for her child is lied to. An artist pitches a memorial that is never built. A landlord raises rents. And thousands of children disappear.Absent The Wrong is an intimate and sweeping play by Carys D. Coburn about seventy years of Irish adoptees and their search for answers. It premiered at the Abbey Theatre as part of the 2022 Dublin Theatre Festival, where it was named Best New Production.

1980s Ireland. Five sisters, bound together under their mothers watchful eye, spend their lives longing for escape, power and the one local eligible bachelor.Dark, raucous and with a tender heart, BÁN is a reworking of Lorcas The House of Bernarda Alba. Carys D. Coburns play was nominated for the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, and premiered at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, in 2025.

Dormant Sky: "What if you believe youre seeing the sky, but even the sky is an illusion?"After the collapse of Earth, Kael Mirror lives beneath a vast dome on Mars, in the immaculate colony of Mars Unum clean, safe and perfectly regulated. He conforms to the system. He falls in love with Solena, an educator with deep faith in Mars Unum. But when Kael begins to notice the first cracks in reality, he embarks on a dangerous path filled with doubt, betrayal, and forbidden questions. Is Mars Unum truly salvation or a cage? While micro-drones and control officers monitor every move, Kael must decide: risk the truth or preserve the illusion he has always known. What he uncovers shakes not only his own existence but the foundation of an entire civilization. And what if truth itself is not freedom? A haunting, dystopian science fiction novel about truth, deception, and the courage to look beyond the sky.

Wallenstein, Volume One marks the beginning of Friedrich Schillers monumental dramatic trilogy about ambition, loyalty, and betrayal during the Thirty Years War. Written between 1798 and 1799, the trilogy comprising Wallensteins Camp, The Piccolomini, and Wallensteins Death explores the rise and tragic downfall of the imperial general Albrecht von Wallenstein, a historical figure whose pursuit of power leads him into fatal conflict with the very empire he once served.Volume One, Wallensteins Camp, serves as a vivid prologue to the main drama. Rather than focusing on the general himself, Schiller depicts the life and atmosphere within his army encampment. Through a mosaic of voicessoldiers, peasants, officers, and camp followers the play captures the social and moral disarray of a Europe consumed by war. The rough humor, greed, and cynicism of the camp stand in stark contrast to the ideals of honor and loyalty that are soon to be tested in the main action. This first volume paints a broad tableau of wars corruption and the breakdown of unity within the imperial forces.Behind the seemingly chaotic scenes of military life, Schiller introduces the central theme that will dominate the later volumes: the tension between personal ambition and political duty. Wallenstein, though not yet on stage, is already present as a looming figureadmired, feared, and suspected. The camps gossip and rumors reveal the complex web of alliances and betrayals surrounding him, setting the stage for the psychological and moral conflicts that will define the trilogy.Friedrich Schiller (17591805), one of Germanys greatest dramatists and philosophers, combined historical realism with profound ethical inquiry. Alongside Johann Wolfgang von Goethe , he shaped the ideals of Weimar Classicism. In Wallenstein, Schiller transforms a historical episode into a meditation on freedom, destiny, and the moral costs of political power. Volume One establishes this world with a sweeping sense of realism and prepares the reader for the tragic grandeur that unfolds in the later parts of the trilogy.

Wallenstein, Volume Two The Piccolomini marks the dramatic turning point in Friedrich Schillers Wallenstein trilogy. Written in 1799, it follows Wallensteins Camp and delves into the psychological and political tensions that drive the empires most powerful general toward rebellion. Whereas the first volume presented the broad social landscape of war, The Piccolomini narrows the focus to the intricate interplay of ambition, loyalty, and deception among the leaders of the imperial army.The central conflict revolves around Albrecht von Wallenstein, commander of the imperial forces, who begins to waver between allegiance to the Emperor and his own growing desire for autonomy. Schiller portrays him as a deeply complex figure visionary yet indecisive, proud yet tormented by doubt. Around him gathers a circle of allies and enemies whose motives are as ambiguous as his own. Among these figures, Octavio Piccolomini emerges as the embodiment of loyal service to the Emperor, while his son Max Piccolomini becomes a tragic intermediary, torn between filial obedience and his love for Wallensteins daughter, Thekla.The Piccolomini is structured as a political and moral chess game. Through scenes of diplomatic intrigue and intimate dialogue, Schiller explores the slow unraveling of trust. Wallensteins officers hesitate, his subordinates question his loyalty, and imperial spies close in. The plays tension derives not from open conflict but from the silent erosion of faith the moment when ideals collapse under the weight of ambition and fear.At its heart, The Piccolomini is a study of divided loyalties. Maxs inner struggle mirrors that of his commander: both men seek integrity in a world ruled by deceit. His tragic love for Thekla humanizes the plays political drama, giving it an emotional depth that balances its intellectual rigor.Through this volume, Schiller deepens his meditation on freedom, moral responsibility, and destiny. He shows how Wallensteins greatness and downfall stem from the same source his belief that he can command both history and fate. The Piccolomini thus serves as the moral and emotional bridge between the panoramic realism of Wallensteins Camp and the tragic culmination of Wallensteins Death, combining historical grandeur with profound psychological insight.

Id like you to promise me that youre not going to try and set yourself on fire again.Its 3 a.m. and Brigids phone rings. Her brother Niall is by the river with a plastic bag and lighter fluid. Sometimes being there for people you love is very, very difficult.Little Brother is a darkly comic play about sibling love, self-destruction, and what it means to save someone who doesnt want to be saved. Set in modern-day Belfast, it asks what happens when the systems designed to help us fall short, and love is doing more heavy lifting than it should.Winner of the 2024 Verity Bargate Award, Eoin McAndrews play premiered at Soho Theatre, London, in 2025, directed by Emma Jordan.A masterfully crafted, heart-wrenching play... a rare gem Anupama Chandrasekhar, Verity Bargate Award judgeGreat theatricality, humour and compassion. It stayed with me long after I had finished reading Moira Buffini, Verity Bargate Award judge

iGirlStylishly, mysteriously, and with a soaring imagination, Marina Carr has upended the definition of feminism.Independent on SundayGirl on an AltarMesmerisingly compelling . . . Carrs words are a delight to hear, even at their most bleak. Bracingly good.Evening StandardAudrey or SorrowAll facets of Marina Carrs precious mineral are on display in this startling play.Irish TimesTo the LighthouseGloriously ambitious and inventive . . . Woolf and Carr are an inspired match, the Irish playwright detecting the absolute truths of Woolfs work with laser-sharp focus and mining them to their fullest effect. Irish ExaminerThis collection also includes Gilgamesh, Carrs adaptation of the ancient Sumerian epic, a bold exploration of its enduring themes of power, love, mortality and our ruinous relationship to the natural world.

I am remembering something and becoming something all at once.In a last-ditch attempt to be happy and sane, Bryony uproots her life to go and live with her young son in a tumbledown cottage in the wilderness. Bryony Kimmingss play Bog Witch is about being the least likely eco-convert, the last person to let go of their capitalist trappings. It explores what happens when ordering things online, drinking booze and coffee, and stuffing your face with Deliveroo no longer brings happiness. Have we been disconnected from our ecosystems for too long? This is the story not of dropping out but of plugging back in, and one that changes absolutely everything.A spellbinding play by an acclaimed artist renowned for her tearjerking and hilarious autobiographical theatre creations, Bog Witch was premiered at Soho Theatre Walthamstow in 2025, co-produced by Avalon and Tellus Studio, and co-directed by Kimmings and Francesca Murray-Fuentes.Kimmings is an artist of exceptional integrity, compassion, imagination and gutsGuardian

Yuh got a whole life beyond here. Dis is just one part of it. It is a brutal part, but its just one part.Ty, Leroy and Daniel have signed up to a new Caribbean cooking group led by their occupational therapist, Naomi. Believing in the healing power of food, Naomi hopes to encourage the men to talk and share but when youre locked in a secure hospital, too much food for thought can be a bad thing.As the hospital is filled with the evocative smells and tastes of home, they must all face the truth about who they are, and what theyve done.Funny and affecting, Sophia Griffins play After Sunday is a powerful examination of the intertwining lives of four people fighting for a better future. It was first produced by and performed at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, and the Bush Theatre, London, in 2025, directed by the Belgrades Creative Director Corey Campbell.

You love the attention. You always have.1978. Holly, a young heiress, sits in a California prison awaiting trial for her role in a string of armed robberies that have captivated the nation. Her only hope? Her hotshot lawyer, Robert who might make his name, if he can save hers.2017. Robert, now one of the most famous attorneys in America, faces a different kind of trial: the court of public opinion. In a last-ditch bid for redemption, he turns to the one former client who could help him plead his case. But will she?Inspired by the real-life trial of Patty Hearst, Katherine Moars play Ragdoll is a psychedelic swirl of celebrity, violence and scandal. It premiered at Jermyn Street Theatre, London, in 2025, directed by Josh Seymour.

Your woman ranting, who said this, who said that, who said the other, all boils down to the usual rigmarole. The Oracle says dont. The clodhopper says I will if I want. The Oracle flattens him, the clodhopper cuts out his eyes or the other clodhoppers cut them out for him, the clodhopper repents, the Oracle relents, everyone dies and they all live happily ever after until the whole malarkey begins again. Marina Carr brings a contemporary lens to the pain and beauty of Sophocles Theban trilogy, in two new plays published together here. This epic, darkly funny retelling of the story of Oedipus and his family continues Carrs vivid conversation with the foundations of modern drama. The Boy and The God and His Daughter opened at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, in September 2025. The Boy was first performed at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, in September 2025.

All my life, all your life, Ive struggled with this - was what I did wrong?Germany, 1945. Thomas, one of thousands of children stolen by the Nazis from Eastern Europe during WWII, is under the care of Ruth, a UN relief worker. She must choose whether to try to find his parents or leave him with those hes grown up with. The choice she makes will shape his life.London, 1990. Years later, Thomas visits Ruth. As they untangle the past, the decisions Ruth made as a very young woman are called powerfully into question.David Lans remarkable play explores the shapeshifting nature of memory and morality. It opened at the National Theatre, London, in September 2025.

Are they hydrated? Are they oxygenated? Are they motivated? Is the medical care they are receiving in line with their values and desires? Do they have meaningful support in their lives? Has the dog been left alone in the house? How do they take their tea?On the longest night shift of the year, a hole appears in the roof of a crumbling and understaffed A###E department.Senior Charge Nurse Crea strives to deliver safe and effective care while porter Billy angles after a date. Staff Nurse Ani juggles her bursting caseload, knowing that no one is at Mr Hoppers bedside for his final moments. Septuagenarian Tersia is trapped in a disco-fuelled fever dream, while a disgruntled Fred Turnbull prepares his strongly worded complaint. And student nurse Lina has No. Idea. What. Is. Going. On.A forensic examination of life and death within the NHS, Black Hole Sign opened at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow, in September 2025 and transferred to the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, in October 2025.

Hold on to your neck ties, boys. Charleys aunt is here!Scheming students Charley and Jack must somehow navigate the curmudgeonly Spettigue in order to declare their feelings to love interests Amy and Kitty. The promised arrival of Charleys immensely rich aunt gives them their opportunity but the course of true love never did run straight or smooth...Mistaken identities, false identities, the discovery of true identities: will love old and new triumph through it all?Brandon Thomass celebrated farce Charleys Aunt, fantastically successful when first performed in 1892, is brought bang up to date in Rob Madges riotous and glamorous adaptation. It opened at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury, in 2025, directed by Sophie Drake.

A system is people. These walls and bars didnt build themselves.Inside the walls of HMP Drummond, long-term prisoners Baxter, Norton and Lenny pass the time with poker, banter and the kind of gallows humour only lifers can muster.When Lennys body starts to give out, young prison officer Mark keeps an eye on him. What begins as a duty of care becomes an unexpected friendship, exposing the cracks in a system built to punish, not to support.Darkly funny and unflinchingly honest, Evan Placeys play Lifers challenges what we think we know about crime, punishment and redemption. Do some crimes make a second chance impossible? And when the world moves on without you, what does justice really mean? Produced by Synergy Theatre Project, it premiered at Southwark Playhouse, London, in 2025, directed by Synergys Artistic Director Esther Baker.

What happens when we die?When Shaun turned his back on the church, he found a new home in music. Confronted now with acute degenerative hearing loss, hes making the choice to live joyfully in the face of lifes many unanswerable questions.Written and performed by Obie-winning, New York-based duo The Bengsons, and set to an evocative, original indie-folk music score, Ohio is an exhilarating and celebratory true story about losing faith and finding hope in the darkest of places.Ohio was first performed at the Assembly Roxy during the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, directed by Caitlin Sullivan and produced by Francesca Moody Productions and piece by piece productions, before transferring to Bristol Old Vic and the Young Vic, London. It won a Fringe First Award and received widespread critical acclaim.