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Bleak Expectations

Bleak Expectations

By Mark Evans

A hilarious, chaotic, Dickensian caper for the stage, based on the award-winning BBC Radio 4 series.

Brokeback Mountain

Brokeback Mountain (stage version)

By Annie Proulx Adapted by Ashley Robinson and Dan Gillespie Sells

A heartbreaking tale of an irresistible and hidden love spanning twenty years and its tragic consequences. Based on Annie Proulx's short story, with original songs by Dan Gillespie Sells.

I, Daniel Blake

I, Daniel Blake (stage version)

By Dave Johns Original author Paul Laverty

A touching and vital stage adaptation of the Palme d'Or-winning film directed by Ken Loach.

Accidental Death of an Anarchist

Accidental Death of an Anarchist

By Dario Fo and Franca Rame Adapted by Tom Basden

Dario Fo and Franca Rame's riotous satire, in a hilarious, bang-up-to-date adaptation by BAFTA-nominated comedy writer Tom Basden.

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Tambo & Bones

Tambo & Bones

By Dave Harris

A daring theatrical exploration of the intersection of race, capitalism and performance, by slam poet turned playwright Dave Harris.

The Crown Jewels

The Crown Jewels

By Simon Nye

A riotous comedy based on the scarcely believable true story of the greatest heist of all time: the theft of the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. From the creator of TV's Men Behaving Badly and The Durrells.

Thrown

Thrown

By Nat McCleary

A poignant, dynamic play exploring belonging and identity, premiered by the National Theatre of Scotland and Edinburgh International Festival.

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.

When This Is Over

When This Is Over

A Blueprint for Creating Your Own Production, and the Original Playscript

By Ned Glasier, Sadeysa Greenaway-Bailey and Company Three

A theatrical celebration of hope, possibility and imagination, designed to be created and performed by teenage casts, drawing directly on their own life experiences and the stories they want to tell. Winner, Outstanding Drama Initiative at the Music and Drama Education Awards.

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden (stage version)

By Frances Hodgson Burnett Adapted by Elizabeth Newman

A delightful stage adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's enduring tale of transformation and healing through nature.

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By Kimber Lee

A powerful, hilarious play exploding lifetimes of repeating Asian stereotypes, winner of the International Award for the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting in 2019. Published alongside its staging at the Manchester International Festival 2023.

A Mirror

A Mirror

By Sam Holcroft

Sam Holcroft's elusive and explosive new play about censorship, authorship and free speech, premiered at the Almeida Theatre, London, in August 2023, directed by Jeremy Herrin.

The Grand Old Opera House Hotel

The Grand Old Opera House Hotel

By Isobel McArthur

An uplifting ensemble comedy set to some of the most popular opera songs ever written. Premiered at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, and Dundee Rep.

Lady Dealer

Lady Dealer

By Martha Watson Allpress

A mile-a-minute, one-person poem play about a young female drug dealer, exploring forgiveness, the exhaustion of trying, and mistaking self-destruction for self-preservation. Premiered at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

England & Son

England & Son

By Ed Edwards

A one-man play about disaster capitalism, empire, Thatcherite politics, stolen youth, stolen wealth and a working-class boy who just wants his dad to smile at him. First performed by the celebrated political comedian Mark Thomas in Paines Plough's Roundabout during the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World

Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World

By Javaad Alipoor With Chris Thorpe

A cutting-edge drama – part free-wheeling lecture, part podcast and part play – investigating the disappearance of Iranian pop sensation and refugee Fereydoun Farrokhzad in 1992.

Never Have I Ever

Never Have I Ever

By Deborah Frances-White

An explosive, savagely funny first play by Deborah Frances-White, comedian, screenwriter and host of the global hit podcast The Guilty Feminist.

Octopolis

Octopolis

By Marek Horn

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