Modern Drama

This section contains plays written or premiered after 1945.

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Unravelling the Ribbon

3f

A touching and frequently hilarious play about three women whose lives are touched by breast cancer.

The Unreturning

4m doubling (large mixed cast is possible)

A compelling drama that explores the profound effect that war has on young lives.

Unscorched

1f 4m

A courageous and convincing play that sensitively tackles the important subject of child abuse. Winner of the Papatango New Writing Prize 2013.

Unsuspecting Susan

1f

A monologue play about a middle-aged woman whose adult son has converted to Islam.

Published in volume Singular Female Voices

    The Unthinkable

    3f 4m

    A hard-hitting play about the collapse of idealism in contemporary politics.

    The Urban Girl's Guide to Camping

    4f plus one non-speaking girl

    A bittersweet comedy about life, love and friendship once school is long gone.

    Ursa Major

    1f 1m

    A heartbreakingly funny play about love, life and human connection, first performed as part of the Orange Tree Theatre's Inside/Outside season.

    Published in volume Inside/Outside

      Us/Them

      1f 1m

      An extraordinary, award-winning account of the Beslan School Siege, exploring the entirely individual way children cope with traumatic situations.

      Used Blood Junkyard

      3f 5m doubling (large cast possible)

      Làzaro, his mates and his porn-star girlfriend are 'art terrorists'... Can anything stop their killing spree?

      Published in volume Mexican Plays

        Valhalla

        1f 1m

        Joint winner of the inaugural Theatre503 Playwriting Award, Valhalla depicts a world where the boundaries of scientific research and the endurance of human love are stretched to their limits.

        Valued Friends

        2f 4m

        A comedy of manners about the property market.

        Vassa

        6f 4m

        A new adaptation by Mike Bartlett of Maxim Gorky's savagely funny play, premiered at the Almeida Theatre, London.

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        Bill Bryson, Adapted by Tim Whitnall

        Fin Kennedy

        Amanda Whittington

        Alexandra Wood, Adapted from Kate Summerscale

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        Henrik Ibson, Adapted by Richard Eyre

        Tom Wells

        Jeremy Sams, Original authors John Esmonde and Bob Larbey