The Last of the Pelican Daughters
A comedy about four sisters trying to come to terms with their mother's death.
The Last Quiz Night on Earth
By Alison Carr2f 2mAn innovative, apocalyptic comedy-drama featuring a fully interactive pub quiz.
The Last Witch
By Rona Munro3f 4mA play about the last woman to be executed for witchcraft in Scotland, The Last Witch explores the psychological rifts that can divide close communities and drive families apart.
The Late Middle Classes
By Simon Gray2f 2m, plus 1 boyA funny yet melancholic look at the frustrations, secrets and guilt of middle-class respectability in 1950s England.
Laughing Boy (stage version)
By Stephen Unwin Original author Sara Ryan2f 5m doubling (larger cast possible)A stage adaptation of Sara Ryan's powerful account of the preventable death of her son Connor Sparrowhawk while in an NHS care unit. Premiered at Jermyn Street Theatre, London.
Lava
1f (playing 6 characters, with additional pre-recorded voices)One woman's journey into her own past becomes inextricably linked with the tides of global history in this wickedly funny, strikingly lyrical and explosive debut play. Winner of the 2022 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.
Lava (2022 edition)
By James Fritz2f 2mA timely play about grief and the power of expression, rocking with raw emotion and sharp humour.
Lawrence After Arabia
2f 5mA play about T.E. Lawrence, once celebrated as Lawrence of Arabia, but who now wants only to be normal once more.
Lay Me Down Softly
By Billy Roche2f 4mA heartfelt slice of life in small-town Ireland, brimming with passions and all-too-human foibles, from the author of the well-loved Wexford Trilogy.
Lazybed
3f 4m (doubling)A play about a man who cannot, or will not, get out of bed one morning for 'metaphysical reasons'.
Leave Taking
4f 1mTwo generations. Three incredible women. An epic story of what we leave behind in order to find home.
Leavings
1m (old man)A short monologue play from the author of Jerusalem.
Published in volume Jez Butterworth Plays: One
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Amateur Productions
On Now & Coming SoonBill Bryson, Adapted by Tim WhitnallFin KennedyAmanda WhittingtonAlexandra Wood, Adapted from Kate SummerscaleAmanda WhittingtonHenrik Ibson, Adapted by Richard EyreTom WellsJeremy Sams, Original authors John Esmonde and Bob Larbey