Modern Drama

A bloody tale of colonialism – ancient and modern – and the rhyme of history. Part of the Arabian Nightmares trilogy.

A play about loneliness, togetherness, longing, warmth and love.

An Orwellian dystopian fable about a group of freedom fighters attempting to stand up to a repressive regime, while being continuously subjected to surveillance.

A dark and wickedly funny farce about one man's twisted attempts to find a woman he can control completely.

A theatrical love letter to the schools of the 1990s, asking big questions about a country in special measures, exploring what we are taught and why, and where responsibility lies. Full of inventive theatricality and irreverent humour.

A dark comedy about female friendship, fertility and freaking out, by Florence Keith-Roach, 'rising star of the London theatre scene' (Evening Standard).

A fast and funny family drama about intergenerational and cross-cultural relationships - containing plenty of spicy bits…

A play from Egypt, part of the Royal Court Theatre's Arab World initiative in conjunction with the British Council.

Eight compelling monologues offering a state-of-the-nation group portrait for the stage.

A sharp, timely and gloriously funny play that asks what faith really means in the age of artificial intelligence. Winner of the Bruntwood Prize Judges' Award.

A sharp black comedy with a tender heart that explores the paths we take in life and their repercussions on the people we love most.

An arresting 60-minute debut play about dislocation, manipulation and power, winner of the George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright.