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The Proposal

The Proposal

By Anton Chekhov Translated by Stephen Mulrine

A brilliantly funny one-act play about a hypochondriac attempting to propose to an argumentative young woman.

Published in volume Chekhov: Shorts
    A Tragic Figure

    A Tragic Figure

    By Anton Chekhov Translated by Stephen Mulrine

    A comic duologue about a civil servant sweltering in Moscow coping with the incessant demands of his family from their summer dacha.

    Published in volume Chekhov: Shorts
      On the Evils of Tobacco

      On the Evils of Tobacco

      By Anton Chekhov Translated by Stephen Mulrine

      A bittersweet monologue in which a scientific lecture is hijacked by thoughts of domestic misery.

      Published in volume Chekhov: Shorts
        Swansong

        Swansong

        By Anton Chekhov Translated by Stephen Mulrine

        A comic duologue about a melancholy old actor perked up by memories of past glories.

        Published in volume Chekhov: Shorts
          Chancers

          Chancers

          By Robert Massey

          A fast and furious comedy about the lengths we will go to when our backs are against the wall.

          The Girl's Guide to Saving the World

          The Girl's Guide to Saving the World

          By Elinor Cook

          A frank and funny new play about friendship, feminism and what it means to be successful.

          An Intervention

          An Intervention

          By Mike Bartlett

          A touching, funny play about what happens when you hate your best friend.

          The Roaring Girl

          The Roaring Girl

          By Thomas Dekker and Thomas Middleton

          A hilarious city comedy by the authors of A Mad World, My Masters and The Shoemaker's Holiday. features the text edited for the RSC production, and introductions by key members of its creative team. Part of the RSC's Roaring Girls season.

          Jeeves & Wooster in 'Perfect Nonsense'

          Jeeves & Wooster in 'Perfect Nonsense'

          By The Goodale Brothers Original author P.G. Wodehouse

          An inventive, fast-paced comedy based featuring P.G. Wodehouse’s iconic double act.

          Holes

          Holes

          By Tom Basden

          An absurd, hilarious and fast-paced comedy by the writer of some of Britain's most acclaimed TV comedies.

          Freak

          Freak

          By Anna Jordan

          A punchy and provocative new play by the Bruntwood Prize-winning author of Yen.

          My Night With Reg

          My Night With Reg

          By Kevin Elyot

          A deliciously funny and bittersweet comedy that captures the fragility of friendship, happiness and life itself. Winner of the Evening Standard and Olivier Awards for Best Comedy.

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