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Modern Drama

This section contains plays written or premiered after 1945.

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The Small Hours

The Small Hours

By Katherine Soper

A National Theatre Connections play about teenagers, nightlife, and the small choices that have momentous consequences.

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.

Dear Evan Hansen: The Complete Book and Lyrics (West End edition)

Dear Evan Hansen: The Complete Book and Lyrics (West End edition)

By Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

A new edition of the hugely successful musical, published alongside its West End premiere. 

The Tyler Sisters

The Tyler Sisters

By Alexandra Wood

A funny, heartening exploration of time, and the unassuming moments that make up our lives.

Teenage Dick

Teenage Dick

By Mike Lew

A darkly comic, smashed-up retelling of Richard III, Shakespeare's classic tale about the lust for power.

Swive [Elizabeth]

Swive [Elizabeth]

By Ella Hickson

Sex is power in the reign of Elizabeth I. Ella Hickson's play explores the ways and means by which women in power negotiate patriarchal pressure in order to get their way.

Estate Walls

Estate Walls

By Arinzé Kene

A play about a young writer who dreams of leaving his estate. The play that won Arinzé Kene the Most Promising Playwright at the 2011 Offies (Off West End Theatre Awards).

Christmas Carol: A Fairy Tale

Christmas Carol: A Fairy Tale

By Piers Torday Original author Charles Dickens

A revitalised stage adaptation of Charles Dickens's Christmas tale, by renowned author Piers Torday, focussing on Ebenezer Scrooge's sister Fan, the most monstrous miser ever known.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (stage version)

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (stage version)

By Mary Shelley and Rona Munro

A brilliant adaptation of Mary Shelley's Gothic masterpiece that places the writer herself amongst the action as she wrestles with her creation and with the stark realities facing revolutionary young women, then and now.

The Last Noël

The Last Noël

By Chris Bush

A funny, moving, uplifting play about Christmas, with original songs.

The Jungle Book (Jessica Swale stage version)

The Jungle Book (Jessica Swale stage version)

By Jessica Swale and Joe Stilgoe Original author Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling’s beloved tale of family, belonging and identity has been reimagined in this acclaimed adaptation by Jessica Swale, with original songs by Joe Stilgoe. 

The Arrival

The Arrival

By Bijan Sheibani

A taut family drama about obsession, betrayal and the human need to belong.

Spiderfly

Spiderfly

By John Webber

A taut, thrilling debut play for two actors, premiered at Theatre503, London.

Poisoned Polluted

Poisoned Polluted

By Kathryn O'Reilly

A stark, bold, powerful and poetic drama looking at the effects on adult life of childhood trauma and the cycles of drug abuse.

Best Play Nominees - BUNDLE DEAL

Best Play Nominees - BUNDLE DEAL

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Shook

Shook

By Samuel Bailey

A tender and honest play examining the young men society shuts away. Winner of the 2019 Papatango New Writing Prize.

Germ Free Adolescent

Germ Free Adolescent

By Natalie Mitchell

A fierce, funny and irreverent OCD love story that asks: what exactly is 'normal' anyway?

Unknown Rivers

Unknown Rivers

By Chinonyerem Odimba

A poignant and life-affirming play about the extraordinary powers of female friendship.

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