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Plays with Music

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The Libertine

The Libertine

By Stephen Jeffreys

An incisive critique of life in an age of excess, based on the true story of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester. This edition of the play was published alongside the 2016 production at the Theatre Royal Bath and Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Lilies on the Land

Lilies on the Land

By the Lions part

A revealing, funny and wonderfully moving portrait of four women who sign up to join the Women's Land Army during World War II.

Liolà

Liolà

By Tanya Ronder Original author Luigi Pirandello

A funny and touching new version of Pirandello's high-spirited drama, set at the heart of a rural community where property and family unleash fierce passions.

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Lives of the Great Poisoners

Lives of the Great Poisoners

By Caryl Churchill

A multidisciplinary theatre piece about the most infamous poisoners in history, written by Caryl Churchill in collaboration with composer Orlando Gough and choreographer Ian Spink. 

The Maladies

The Maladies

By Carmen Nasr

A powerful, provocative play exploring psychogenic illness amongst groups of women throughout history, premiered by the Almeida Young Company.

Mary and the Hyenas

Mary and the Hyenas

By Maureen Lennon

An electrifying stage play telling the story of feminist icon Mary Wollstonecraft. Premiered by Hull Truck Theatre and Pilot Theatre in 2025.

The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs

The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs

By Iman Qureshi

A heart-warming musical comedy about love, queerness, and belonging.

Misty

Misty

By Arinzé Kene

An inventive blend of gig theatre, spoken word, live art and direct address, exploring the pulsating heart and underground soul of inner-city London.

Modest

Modest

By Ellen Brammar

A thrilling collision of music hall, cabaret and drag king swagger, in a play that tells the true story of Elizabeth Thompson, a pioneering megastar of the Victorian art scene.

My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)

My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)

By Rob Madge

A joyous, chaotic, autobiographical play telling the story of actor, writer and social-media sensation Rob Madge as they set out to recreate a Disney parade they performed as a twelve-year-old for their Grandma.

The Nightingales

The Nightingales

By William Gaminara

A funny, touching and thought-provoking comedy drama about the members of a village choir.

Nine Lessons and Carols

Nine Lessons and Carols

Stories for a Long Winter

By Chris Bush and Maimuna Memon

A play about connection and isolation, forged during the Covid pandemic, exploring what we hold on to in troubled times.

Peter Pan

Peter Pan (stage version)

By J.M. Barrie Adapted by Evan Placey and Vikki Stone

An enchanting adaptation of J.M. Barrie's children's classic, with songs by Vikki Stone. Premiered at Rose Theatre, Kingston.

Playing for Time

Playing for Time

By Arthur Miller

The extraordinary story of the women's orchestra in Auschwitz, originally filmed for television with Vanessa Redgrave, and adapted for the stage by Miller himself.

Pop Music

Pop Music

By Anna Jordan

A rollercoaster of a play for anyone that’s ever been a dick on the dance floor.

Poppy + George

Poppy + George

By Diane Samuels

A romantic drama with music inspired by the days of music hall and beyond, from the author of the modern classic Kindertransport.

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

By Isobel McArthur Original author Jane Austen

A loving and irreverent all-female adaptation of Jane Austen's unrivalled literary classic, winner of the Best Entertainment or Comedy Play at the Olivier Awards.

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) (2019 edition)

By Isobel McArthur Original author Jane Austen

A loving and irreverent all-female adaptation of Jane Austen's unrivalled literary classic.

Princess Essex

Princess Essex

By Anne Odeke

A riotous, satirical comedy based on the amazing true story of the first woman of colour to enter a beauty pageant in the UK. First performed at Shakespeare's Globe, London, in 2024.

The Red Shoes

The Red Shoes (stage version)

By Nancy Harris Original author Hans Christian Andersen

A contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's extraordinary fairytale of dance, desire and destruction. Performed in this version by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2024.

Robin Hood and the Christmas Heist

Robin Hood and the Christmas Heist

By Chris Bush and Matt Winkworth

A charming retelling of the Robin Hood adventure - festive fun for all the family. Premiered at the Rose Theatre, Kingston, in 2024.

Satin 'n' Steel

Satin 'n' Steel

By Amanda Whittington

A comic two-hander about the irresistible allure of showbusiness, from the author of Be My Baby.

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The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden (stage version)

By Frances Hodgson Burnett Adapted by Elizabeth Newman

A delightful stage adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's enduring tale of transformation and healing through nature.

The Shakespeare Revue

The Shakespeare Revue

By Christopher Luscombe and Malcolm McKee

An enchanting collection of witty music and skits about the Bard, devised for and first performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company.