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Blue Mist

Blue Mist

By Mohamed-Zain Dada

A debut play about South Asian Muslim men navigating a system that isn't built for them. Premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London.

Burnt Out

Burnt Out

By Gary Mitchell

A blackly comic psychological thriller for the stage, revealing the darker side of suburban life in Belfast.

Somewhere Out There You

Somewhere Out There You

By Nancy Harris

A romantic comedy with a twist, playfully unravelling the love stories we weave for ourselves. First performed at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, as part of Dublin Theatre Festival.

LORENZO

LORENZO

By Ben Targét

A life-affirming story about the messiness of ageing and dying. Winner of a Fringe First award at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe.

Octopolis

Octopolis

By Marek Horn

A fascinating and funny play for two actors – and one octopus – exploring love, grief and what makes us human.

The Real & Imagined History of the Elephant Man

The Real & Imagined History of the Elephant Man

By Tom Wright

A powerful, angry and surprising play about the person who came to be known as 'the Elephant Man', restoring Joseph Merrick to the centre of his own story.

What Actors Do

What Actors Do

Advice to the Players in Seven Paradoxes and a Manifesto

By Mike Alfreds

Revered theatre director Mike Alfreds explores the wellspring of the actor's craft. Frank, uncompromising and full of sharply focused insights, this book will show you how to generate truthful performances by trusting your inner creativity and remaining radically open, responsive and present in every moment.

Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis (stage version)

By Franz Kafka Adapted by Lemn Sissay

A thrilling stage adaptation of Kafka's visceral literary landmark, first produced by Frantic Assembly.

Is My Microphone On?

Is My Microphone On?

By Jordan Tannahill

An urgent and lyrical play from a leading Canadian playwright, about young people questioning the choices that have been made, and the ones that they will yet be forced to make.

MALAPROP: plays

MALAPROP: plays

By Carys D. Coburn With MALAPROP Theatre

Four plays from the award-winning collective of Irish theatremakers: bold, playful, genre-spanning work, all premiered at the Dublin Fringe Festival between 2017 and 2023.

The Invincibles

The Invincibles

By Amanda Whittington

A play about the Dagenham Invincibles, aka Sterling Ladies, the greatest women's football team in Britain during World War One, and their legacy in the present day.

HOTHOUSE

HOTHOUSE

By Carys D. Coburn With MALAPROP Theatre

A play that tackles climate breakdown with big ideas, a lot of laughs, and some truly grotesque cabaret numbers.