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The Empty Space

The Empty Space

By Peter Brook

Peter Brook's seminal book, an acknowledged classic of theatre writing, setting out many of the ideas about theatre which informed his lifelong work as a theatre director.

The Enchantment

The Enchantment

By Victoria Benedictsson Adapted by Clare Bayley

The extraordinary and mesmeric play by the Swedish author who was reputedly a model for Miss Julie and Hedda Gabler.

The Encounter

The Encounter

By Simon McBurney and Complicite

A solo show tracing one man's journey into the Amazon rainforest and to the limits of human consciousness, inspired by the book Amazon Beaming by Petru Popescu.

the end of history...

the end of history...

By Jack Thorne

A play about families, parenting, and gigantic clashes of values.

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

By Henrik Ibsen Translated by Stephen Mulrine

Ibsen's play about an idealistic doctor whose moral resolve is put to the test when he discovers that the waters from which his native spa town draws its wealth are dangerously contaminated.

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An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

By Henrik Ibsen Adapted by Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller's version of Ibsen's most explosive play.

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An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

By Henrik Ibsen Adapted by Thomas Ostermeier and Florian Borchmeyer

Ibsen's provocative play about truth in a society driven by power and money, given a startling contemporary spin in Thomas Ostermeier and Florian Borchmeyer's acclaimed version, here in an English translation by Duncan Macmillan.

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.

Enough

Enough

By Stef Smith

A poetic, unpredictable and explosive play about female friendship, and what happens when you can no longer be the woman people want.

Enter A Gentleman

Enter A Gentleman

By Elizabeth Kuti

A 15-minute play based on Restoration playwright Aphra Behn's tempestuous love affair with John Hoyle.

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    Epic Love and Pop Songs

    Epic Love and Pop Songs

    By Phoebe Eclair-Powell

    A smart, funny play about love, friendship and growing up, from the author of WINK and Fury.

    Es & Flo

    Es & Flo

    By Jennifer Lunn

    A sharply observed, deeply compassionate play celebrating an older lesbian relationship, women coming together to fight for what's right, and the healing power of chosen family.

    Escaped Alone

    Escaped Alone

    By Caryl Churchill

    A play about three old friends and a neighbour having tea in the back yard, and contemplating catastrophe.

    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).

    Eternal Love

    Eternal Love

    The Story of Abelard and Heloise

    By Howard Brenton

    A spellbinding retelling of the passionate and legendary love story of Abelard and Heloise.

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    Every One

    Every One

    By Jo Clifford

    A re-imagining of Everyman, Jo Clifford's bold and haunting play tells a deeply emotional and warmly funny story of a voyage into the heart of living - and of what it means to lose the people we love.

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    Everything Not Saved

    Everything Not Saved

    By Carys D. Coburn With MALAPROP Theatre

    A play about memory, happiness, Rasputin, and dancing. And also the Queen. Premiered by MALAPROP Theatre at the Dublin Fringe Festival in 2017.

    Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Acting (But Were Afraid to Ask, Dear)

    Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Acting (But Were Afraid to Ask, Dear)

    By West End Producer

    A witty, insightul and deliciously naughty guide on how to succeed in showbusiness, by the anonymous Internet sensation West End Producer.

    Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Going to the Theatre (But Were Too Sloshed to Ask, Dear)

    Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Going to the Theatre (But Were Too Sloshed to Ask, Dear)

    By West End Producer

    West End Producer, the masked man of theatreland and author of the definitive guide to acting, returns with the ultimate guide to the theatregoing experience – for anyone who's ever been to the theatre, or who thinks they might like to try it one day.

    The Evil Doers

    The Evil Doers

    By Chris Hannan

    A chaotic, violent, comic odyssey through the dismal streets of 1980s Glasgow.

    Evoking (and forgetting!) Shakespeare

    Evoking (and forgetting!) Shakespeare

    By Peter Brook

    Renowned theatre director Peter Brook on the essential questions facing anyone performing Shakespeare today.

    The Excellent Audition Guide

    The Excellent Audition Guide

    By Andy Johnson

    An engaging, upbeat guide for any student thinking of applying to drama school.

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    Exiles

    Exiles

    By James Joyce

    James Joyce's only play, a startlingly modern portrait of a marriage.

    Exploring Shakespeare

    Exploring Shakespeare

    A Director's Notes from the Rehearsal Room

    By Bill Alexander

    A Shakespeare masterclass from an acclaimed theatre director, going inside the rehearsal room to reveal – in unprecedented and captivating detail – exactly what happens there. An essential book for directors and actors, and a fascinating insight for anyone interested in Shakespeare.