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King Troll (The Fawn)

King Troll (The Fawn)

By Sonali Bhattacharyya

A dystopian stage play exploring migrant experiences in all their complexity – and the troll that lives within all of us. Premiered by Kali Theatre at New Diorama Theatre, London, in 2024.

Steel

Steel

By Lee Mattinson

A hilarious and heartfelt play set in West Cumbria, about first loves, forging identities and the wild, wild hearts of teenage boys. First performed at Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, in 2024.

The New Real

The New Real

By David Edgar

An epic, panoramic play about how the political fault-line has been redrawn. Premiered by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Headlong in 2024.

Dizzy

Dizzy

By Mohamed-Zain Dada

A fantastical, theatrical adventure through the underground world of street art and the hidden patterns in our universe. Premiered on UK tour by Theatre Centre and Sheffield Theatres in 2024.

The Drama School Handbook

The Drama School Handbook

Getting In, Getting On and Getting Out There

By John Abbott Foreword by Leo Woodall

The essential guide to drama schools and what lies beyond, full of honest, expert advice from an acting teacher with decades of experience.

Giant

Giant

By Mark Rosenblatt

A stage play exploring the life and legacy of that fiendishly charismatic icon, Roald Dahl. Premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 2024 and transferring to the West End in 2025. Winner of Best New Play at both the Olivier and Critics' Circle Theatre Awards.

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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.

Sandpaper on Sunburn

Sandpaper on Sunburn

By David Horan

The personal becomes political in a funny and fascinating play exploring identity and family. Premiered at the Dublin Theatre Festival in September 2024.

Brace Brace

Brace Brace

By Oli Forsyth

A gripping play about the people we become in the aftermath of catastrophe. Premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 2024.

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Here in America

Here in America

By David Edgar

A compelling new drama that imagines a confrontation between two giants of stage and screen, Elia Kazan and Arthur Miller. Premiering at the Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond, in September 2024.

A Doll's House

A Doll's House (Sheffield Theatres version)

By Henrik Ibsen Adapted by Chris Bush

A taut and gripping adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's powerful drama, premiered at the Crucible, Sheffield Theatres, in 2024.

The Real Ones

The Real Ones

By Waleed Akhtar

A funny and honest stage play about platonic soulmates. Premiered at the Bush Theatre, London, in 2024.

Developing Your Emotional Health: The Compact Guide

Developing Your Emotional Health: The Compact Guide

By Andy Barker, Brian Cooley and Beth Wood

A practical, empowering guide for performers and creatives, helping you navigate and overcome the pressures and demands of a career in the arts.

Wonder Boy

Wonder Boy

By Ross Willis

A play about the power of finding your own voice, revolving around a twelve-year-old boy with a stammer. Winner of the Best Play Award at the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards.

The Lightest Element

The Lightest Element

By Stella Feehily

A stage drama about Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, one of the most eminent astronomers of the twentieth century. Premiered at Hampstead Theatre, London, in 2024.

Shifters

Shifters

By Benedict Lombe

A fierce, funny and intoxicating play about the enduring power – and fragility – of memory and love. Published alongside the 2024 West End transfer.

Peanut Butter & Blueberries

Peanut Butter & Blueberries

By Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan

A tender and bittersweet love story that explores how to love when the weight of the world is on your shoulders. First performed at Kiln Theatre, London, in 2024.

failure project

failure project

By Yolanda Mercy

A warm and witty one-person play exploring grief, the strings attached to success, and what it means to 'fail'. Premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2024.