We Happy Few
A comedy drama about an all-female theatre company touring Britain during the darkest days of World War Two, written by the well-known actress and premiered in the West End.
The Wedding
By Anton Chekhov Translated by Stephen Mulrine4f 8m, + extrasA one-act play by Chekhov in a translation by Chekhov expert Stephen Mulrine.
Published in volume Chekhov: ShortsThe Welkin
13-16f 2-4mLucy Kirkwood's play about a woman sentenced to hang for murder in 18th-century rural Suffolk.
Wellington 24
14-21f 0-6m (all-female cast possible)An upbeat and empowering World War II tale about teamwork, collaboration and beating the odds. In the Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series featuring large-cast plays specifically written to be performed by and appeal to young people.
Wendy & Peter Pan
By Ella Hickson Original author J.M. Barrie4f 17m doubling (up to 6f 22m); version for smaller cast also availableA refreshingly modern version of J.M. Barrie's much-loved story that puts the character of Wendy firmly centre stage.
What I (Don't) Know About Autism
By Jody O'Neill3m 3m doubling (30+ additional roles)A sometimes comic, sometimes heartbreaking journey into the world of autism, mixing narrative, song, dance and direct address to explore this contentious and often misunderstood subject matter.
What Shadows
By Chris Hannan4-7f 4-8mA searing look at identity and immigration within a bitterly divided country.
When They Go Low
6-10f 3-4m (larger cast possible)A play about everyday feminism, consent and the changing face of teenage sexuality in an online world. Written for the National Theatre Connections Festival.
When This Is Over
A Blueprint for Creating Your Own Production, and the Original Playscript
Flexible cast (see note in description)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.
When Winston Went to War with the Wireless
By Jack Thorne3-4f 9-10m (larger cast possible, 30+)A gripping and timely play about Winston Churchill, the 1920s General Strike and the birth of the BBC.
The Whitby Rebels
By Bea Roberts3f 3m doubling (up to 17 roles)A joyful stage play telling the (mostly) true story of a boatload of misfits on a misconceived mission to the Arctic. Premiered in 2024 at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough.
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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