Nick Hern Books

Modern Drama

This section contains plays written or premiered after 1945.

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Gunter

Gunter

By Lydia Higman, Julia Grogan and Rachel Lemon

The hit play about deception, witchcraft and football, winner of a Fringe First at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe, then at the Royal Court Theatre, London.

Gut

Gut

By Frances Poet

A taut psychological thriller that explores who we can trust with our children – and whether it’s more dangerous not to trust at all.

Gypsy

Gypsy

By Stephen Sondheim, Arthur Laurents and Jule Styne

One of the greatest musicals of all time, with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Arthur Laurents.

Gypsy Girl

Gypsy Girl

By Laura Lomas

A monologue first performed by Laura Lomas at Soho Theatre, London, on 5 October 2009 as part of Paines Plough's LATER programme.

Published in volume Bird and other monologues for young women
    Habibti Driver

    Habibti Driver

    By Shamia Chalabi and Sarah Henley

    A heartwarming and hilarious play exploring the clashes, compromises and comedy that come with living in a mixed-culture family in today's Britain.

    Habitat

    Habitat

    By Judith Thompson

    Janet and her mother Margaret both live on Mapleview Lanes - the perfect neighbourhood with the perfect neighbours, until Lewis Chance buys a house on their street to open a group home for troubled adolescents.

    Halcyon Days

    Halcyon Days

    By Deirdre Kinahan

    An uplifting, bittersweet drama set in a nursing home, celebrating friendship and the human spirit.

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    The Half Of It

    The Half Of It

    By Karen Cogan

    A darkly lyrical monologue about a life, lived unseen. Winner of the Stewart Parker Award in 2018.

    The Hallway Trilogy

    The Hallway Trilogy

    By Adam Rapp

    A series of connected plays—Rose, Paraffin, and Nursing—that together form a dark and compelling exploration of what binds people together and drives them apart.

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    Hamish

    Hamish

    By Jack Thorne

    A short monologue play exploring the challenges facing a young wheelchair user, commissioned by the BBC as part of CripTales, a television series marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the UK's Disability Discrimination Act.

    Published in volume CripTales: Six Monologues
      The Hamster Wheel

      The Hamster Wheel

      By Marie Jones

      When one partner in a marriage becomes unable to look after themselves and is completely dependent on the other, what happens to the relationship between them?

      Published in volume The Crack in the Emerald
        Hand in Hand

        Hand in Hand

        By Simon Block

        A fierce and funny play from the author of Not a Game for Boys.

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        Handbagged

        Handbagged

        By Moira Buffini

        The hit play about Queen Elizabeth, Margaret Thatcher, handbags, hairspray and sensible shoes.

        Handbagged

        Handbagged (one-act version)

        By Moira Buffini

        A short play about the working relationship between Mrs Thatcher and the Queen.

        A Handful of Stars

        A Handful of Stars

        By Billy Roche

        A gripping but warm-spirited snapshot of life in a small southern Irish town.

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        hang

        hang

        By debbie tucker green

        A shattering play about one woman's unspeakable decision.

        Hanna

        Hanna

        By Sam Potter

        A funny, heartfelt and compelling new play that asks what family means in a modern society, delicately weaving in questions of racial identity, economic privilege, and the lottery of birth.

        Hansel and Gretel

        Hansel and Gretel (stage version)

        By Stuart Paterson

        An imaginative reworking of the children's classic, from the UK's leading author of plays for young audiences.

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