Modern Drama
This section contains plays written or premiered after 1945.
Captain Corelli's Mandolin (stage version)
Rona Munro's adaptation of Louis de Bernières' much-loved epic novel, set on an idyllic Greek island in 1941.
Caresses
By Sergi Belbel Translated by John London5f 6mAn acclaimed Catalan drama that presesnt a disturbing picture of contemporary Western society set against a background of urban alienation and violence.
Cariad
2f and 1 girl (aged 9)A raucous comedy and a compelling story about secrets, memory, history and 'cariad' - Welsh for love, beloved one, darling.
Carthage Must Be Destroyed
By Alan Wilkins5m (or 4m doubling)A compelling story of political intrigue, double dealing and the ruthless realities of taking a nation to war, set against the backdrop of the Third Punic War.
Cassie and the Lights
By Alex Howarth3f plus 1f/m and pre-recorded voicesA tender and playful drama that examines what makes a family and what holds it together.
Caterpillar
By Alison Carr2f 1m (plus 2m voices only)A darkly funny, searing and tender drama about those moments when we find ourselves teetering on the edge.
Catherine Medbh
1f 1mA bittersweet and hesitant duologue in a bar between a youngish man and woman who are ex-lovers.
Published in volume St Petersburg and other playsCathy
By Ali Taylor6f 6mA candid, poignant and intimate play about the lives of those at the sharp end of economic austerity, inspired by Ken Loach's Cathy Come Home.
The Cavalcaders
By Billy Roche2f 4mA rousing, comic play set in an old-fashioned cobbler's shop in small-town southern Ireland.
Published in volume The Cavalcaders and AmphibiansChalet Lines
7fA shockingly funny journey through five decades of birthdays, weddings and hen dos, that asks if we can ever cut the apron strings that tie us to our parents.
Chancers
2f (aged 37 and 64) 2m (aged 39)A fast and furious comedy about the lengths we will go to when our backs are against the wall.
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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