Modern Drama
This section contains plays written or premiered after 1945.
Gut
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
By Laura Lomas1fA monologue first performed by Laura Lomas at Soho Theatre, London, on 5 October 2009 as part of Paines Plough's LATER programme.
Published in volume Bird and other monologues for young womenHabibti Driver
By Shamia Chalabi and Sarah Henley3f 3mA 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 1mAn uplifting, bittersweet drama set in a nursing home, celebrating friendship and the human spirit.
The Half Of It
By Karen Cogan1f, plus 1f voice-overA darkly lyrical monologue about a life, lived unseen. Winner of the Stewart Parker Award in 2018.
Hamish
By Jack Thorne1mA 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 MonologuesThe Hamster Wheel
By Marie Jones3f 2mWhen 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 EmeraldHandbagged
4f 2m (playing various roles)The hit play about Queen Elizabeth, Margaret Thatcher, handbags, hairspray and sensible shoes.
Handbagged (one-act version)
4f 2mA short play about the working relationship between Mrs Thatcher and the Queen.
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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