Modern Drama

This section contains plays written or premiered after 1945.

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Gut

2f 2m (can be performed by a larger cast)

A taut psychological thriller that explores who we can trust with our children – and whether it’s more dangerous not to trust at all.

Gypsy Girl

1f

A monologue first performed by Laura Lomas at Soho Theatre, London, on 5 October 2009 as part of Paines Plough's LATER programme.

    Habibti Driver

    3f 3m

    A heartwarming and hilarious play exploring the clashes, compromises and comedy that come with living in a mixed-culture family in today's Britain.

    Halcyon Days

    1f 1m

    An uplifting, bittersweet drama set in a nursing home, celebrating friendship and the human spirit.

    The Half Of It

    1f, plus 1f voice-over

    A darkly lyrical monologue about a life, lived unseen. Winner of the Stewart Parker Award in 2018.

    Hamish

    1m

    A short monologue play exploring the challenges facing a young wheelchair user, commissioned by the BBC as part of CripTales, a television series marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the UK's Disability Discrimination Act.

    Published in volume CripTales: Six Monologues

      The Hamster Wheel

      3f 2m

      When one partner in a marriage becomes unable to look after themselves and is completely dependent on the other, what happens to the relationship between them?

      Published in volume The Crack in the Emerald

        Hand in Hand

        3f 3m

        A fierce and funny play from the author of Not a Game for Boys.

        Handbagged

        4f 2m (playing various roles)

        The hit play about Queen Elizabeth, Margaret Thatcher, handbags, hairspray and sensible shoes.

        Handbagged (one-act version)

        4f 2m

        A short play about the working relationship between Mrs Thatcher and the Queen.

        A Handful of Stars

        1f 6m

        A gripping but warm-spirited snapshot of life in a small southern Irish town.

        hang

        2f 1m/f

        A shattering play about one woman's unspeakable decision.

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        Bill Bryson, Adapted by Tim Whitnall

        Fin Kennedy

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        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