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The White Bike

The White Bike

By Tamara von Werthern

An affecting play, based on a true story, about what happens when our world is turned upside down.

Whisky Galore

Whisky Galore (stage version)

By Compton Mackenzie Adapted by Philip Goulding

A stage adaptation of Compton Mackenzie's comedy classic, combining rollicking physical theatre, panto and farce, with an array of hilarious characters for any female-led theatre company.

Where I'm From

Where I'm From

By Laura Lomas

A monologue play about a woman on the day of her release from prison.

Published in volume Bird and other monologues for young women
    When They Go Low

    When They Go Low

    By Natalie Mitchell

    A play about everyday feminism, consent and the changing face of teenage sexuality in an online world. Written for the National Theatre Connections Festival.

    When the Crows Visit

    When the Crows Visit

    By Anupama Chandrasekhar

    A dark and thrilling play inspired by true events in modern-day India, exploring the themes of Ibsen's Ghosts and the cyclical nature of oppression.

    What We Know

    What We Know

    By pamela carter

    A funny, painful and deeply moving play about loss - and cooking.

    What Love Is

    What Love Is

    By Linda McLean

    A short play about caring for your parents.

    Published in volume Sex & God
      What is the Custom of Your Grief?

      What is the Custom of Your Grief?

      By Timberlake Wertenbaker

      A short play by Timberlake Wertenbaker about an English schoolgirl who is befriended online by an Afghan girl after her brother is killed while on active duty in Afghanistan.

      Wellington 24

      Wellington 24

      By Rachel Harper

      An upbeat and empowering World War II tale about teamwork, collaboration and beating the odds. In the Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series featuring large-cast plays specifically written to be performed by and appeal to young people.

      The Welkin

      The Welkin

      By Lucy Kirkwood

      Lucy Kirkwood's play about a woman sentenced to hang for murder in 18th-century rural Suffolk.

      The Weir

      The Weir

      By Conor McPherson

      The spellbinding, beautifully observed hit from the master of suspenseful realism.

      We Happy Few

      We Happy Few

      By Imogen Stubbs

      A comedy drama about an all-female theatre company touring Britain during the darkest days of World War Two, written by the well-known actress and premiered in the West End.

      We are Three Sisters

      We are Three Sisters

      By Blake Morrison

      Against the backdrop of a windswept northern village, three remarkable young women live their lives brightly.

      The Wardrobe

      The Wardrobe

      By Sam Holcroft

      A gripping journey through British history that shows how our country was shaped and how connected we are with our past. Part of the 2014 National Theatre Connections Festival.

      The Village Church

      The Village Church

      By Tamara von Werthern

      A short play about faith, families, and fitting in.

      Victoria's Knickers

      Victoria's Knickers

      By Josh Azouz

      An epic romcom telling the story of an unlikely romance between the Queen of England and a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Premiered by the National Youth Theatre.

      Vassa

      Vassa

      By Maxim Gorky Adapted by Mike Bartlett

      A new adaptation by Mike Bartlett of Maxim Gorky's savagely funny play, premiered at the Almeida Theatre, London.

      Urinetown: The Musical

      Urinetown: The Musical

      By Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann

      A grand, mischevious story set in a dystopian future. Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Book of a Musical.

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