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1972: The Future of Sex

1972: The Future of Sex

By The Wardrobe Ensemble

A devised play about three couples having sex for the first time – and a country on the brink of a sexual awakening.

2nd May 1997

2nd May 1997

By Jack Thorne

A play set on the day that New Labour swept into government, telling three deeply personal stories of euphoria and despair.

A-Typical Rainbow

A-Typical Rainbow

By JJ Green

An uplifting play about the experience of growing up neurodivergent and queer in early 2000s Britain, based on real events from the perspective of the writer and the autistic community.

About a Goth

About a Goth

By Tom Wells

A short play about a young man who volunteers in old people's homes, and suffers paroxyms of love and hate for the residents.

Published in volume Me, As A Penguin
    The Acedian Pirates

    The Acedian Pirates

    By Jay Taylor

    A play that challenges our understanding of mythology, and forces us to ask vital questions about military occupation.

    Alcatraz

    Alcatraz

    By Nathan Lucky Wood

    A thrilling play about family and social care that follows 11-year-old Sandy on her daring, Christmas mission to emulate Clint Eastwood and bust her gran out of lock-up.

    All the Little Lights

    All the Little Lights

    By Jane Upton

    A poignant, moving and darkly funny play about young girls slipping through the cracks in society. Joint winner of the 2016 George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright.

    As We Face the Sun

    As We Face the Sun

    By Kit Withington

    A stark and tender story about growing up, the pleasures of friendship, why we hold onto things and how we might start to let go. In the Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series.

    Asking for It

    Asking for It (stage version)

    By Louise O'Neill Adapted by Meadhbh McHugh With Annabelle Comyn

    A powerful adaptation of Louise O'Neill's devastating novel about the experience of a young woman whose life is changed forever by a horrific act of violence.

    Bacon

    Bacon

    By Sophie Swithinbank

    An unflinching and unexpectedly humorous play about masculinity, sexuality and power, through the dizzying lens of youth.

    Bad Girls

    Bad Girls (stage version)

    By Jacqueline Wilson Adapted by Vicky Ireland

    An energetic, fast-moving adaptation for the stage of this modern children's classic, by the best-selling author and 2005 Children's Laureate.

    Banana Boys

    Banana Boys

    By Evan Placey

    A play about the challenges of being on the school football team – and secretly gay.

    Bangers

    Bangers

    By Danusia Samal

    A gig-theatre play featuring original music inspired by early noughties and present-day R&B and Garage.

    Be My Baby

    Be My Baby

    By Amanda Whittington

    A poignant drama about attitudes to teenage pregnancy in 1960s Britain.

    Beached

    Beached

    By Melissa Bubnic

    A darkly funny comedy about modern freak shows, love and cream buns. Loads of cream buns.

    Before It Rains

    Before It Rains

    By Katherine Chandler

    Funny, brave and beautifully told, Before It Rains is a tale of parenthood, protection and provocation set on a proud, forgotten Cardiff estate.

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    Bird

    Bird

    By Laura Lomas

    A cutting-edge monologue that throws light on the experience of a teenager in contemporary Britain, from one of the country's most exciting young playwrights.

    Published in volume Bird and other monologues for young women
      Bleak Expectations

      Bleak Expectations

      By Mark Evans

      A hilarious, chaotic, Dickensian caper for the stage, based on the award-winning BBC Radio 4 series.

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