The Children
Two ageing nuclear scientists in an isolated cottage on the coast, as the world around them crumbles. Then an old friend arrives with a frightening request.
Children of the Sun
By Maxim Gorky Translated by Stephen Mulrine6f 8mA Chekhovian family drama, first staged in Russia in 1905.
Chimerica
5-11f 7-12mA powerful, provocative play about international relations and the shifting balance of power between East and West. Winner of the Evening Standard Best Play Award (2013), the Critics' Circle Best New Play Award (2014), and the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.
Chimps
By Simon Block1f 3mA blisteringly funny black comedy about the perils awaiting any unsuspecting home-owner.
The Christians
By Lucas Hnath2f 3mA play exploring faith and community in the modern world, asking profound questions about what we believe and why.
A Christmas Carol (Derby Playhouse stage version)
By Charles Dickens Adapted by Karen Louise Hebden2f 6m & 6 children, doubling (large cast possible)An acclaimed dramatisation of Dickens' well-loved Christmas story - more faithful to the original than any other published version.
A Christmas Carol (RSC stage version)
By Charles Dickens Adapted by David Edgar12f 18m doubling (very large cast possible)An adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic – one of the best-loved stories ever written – that rediscovers the social conscience of the timeless tale.
A Christmas Carol (Old Vic stage version)
By Charles Dickens Adapted by Jack Thorne6f 9m, doubling (7f 11m)Charles Dickens' timeless classic, brought to life in a joyous new adaptation by Jack Thorne.
A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story (stage version)
By Charles Dickens Adapted by Mark Gatiss50+ parts (original cast 5f 8m doubling)A spine-tingling stage adaptation that is faithful to the heart and spirit of Charles Dickens' much-loved festive ghost story – with an emphasis on the ghostly.
Christmas Carol: A Fairy Tale (stage play)
By Piers Torday Original author Charles Dickens4f 3m doubling (up to 9f 16m plus 10f/m)A revitalised stage adaptation of Charles Dickens's Christmas tale, by renowned author Piers Torday, focussing on Ebenezer Scrooge's sister Fan, the most monstrous miser ever known.
Christmas is Miles Away
By Chloë Moss1f 2m (teenagers)A touching play about adolescent friendship.
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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