Modern Drama

This section contains plays written or premiered after 1945.

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The Witness

1f 2m

A dark and piercing thriller of modern morals from the Bruntwood Prize-winning author of Mogadishu.

Wolf Hall (stage version)

4-7f 15-24m (plus non-speaking extras)

The first part of Mike Poulton's two-part adaptation of Hilary Mantel's acclaimed novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. A thrilling and utterly convincing portrait of a brilliant man embroiled in the lethal, high-stakes politics of the Court of Henry VIII.

    Wolf Hall & Bring Up the Bodies (stage version)

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    Mike Poulton's two-part adaptation of Hilary Mantel's acclaimed novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. A thrilling and utterly convincing portrait of a brilliant man embroiled in the lethal, high-stakes politics of the Court of Henry VIII.

    Wolf Kisses

    1f 4m

    A luminous tale from Spain, about a young woman who returns to her rural village home to await her Parisian lover.

    Wolfie

    2f (twins, playing multiple characters)

    A wildly imaginative, irreverent look at life in and after the care system.

    Wolves Are Coming For You

    2f (or up to 10f 5m)

    A play for two actors – or many more – exploring just how much wild we're comfortable with.

    The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (stage version)

    2-6f 2-9m plus chorus (minimum cast of 5)

    A thrilling, funny and spectacular adaptation of Joan Aiken's classic children's novel, perfectly suited to performance by theatre companies and drama groups of any size.

    Wolves on Road

    1f 4m

    A thrilling play offering a deep-dive into the mysterious world of cryptocurrency, revealing how ambition and hope can be exploited, no matter the system at play. Premiered at the Bush Theatre, London, in 2024.

    Woman Caught Unaware

    1f

    A searing examination of the culture of body-shaming, exploring how images of women are represented in art and social media.

    Women Centre Stage: Eight Short Plays By and About Women

    1-20f (flexible casting)

    A collection of short plays curated by Sue Parrish, Artistic Director of Sphinx Theatre.

    The Women of Llanrumney

    3f 1-3m

    A powerful, searing drama that explores the impact of slavery and the lives of women who experienced it. Premiered at the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff.

    Wonder Boy

    3-4f 2m (with additional non-speaking parts that can be doubled)

    A play about the power of finding your own voice, revolving around a twelve-year-old boy with a stammer. Winner of the Best Play Award at the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards.

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