Modern Drama

This section contains plays written or premiered after 1945.

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My Child

6f 4m plus 1 child

A 'tug-of-love' drama, in which a divorced father kidnaps his child - with unexpected consequences.

My Family and Other Animals (stage version)

3f 7m 1f/m doubling (much larger cast is possible)

A delightful and inventive stage version of Gerald Durrell's well-loved memoir of a childhood growing up in Corfu.

My Father's Fable

2f 2m plus 1m pre-recorded

A gripping story of grief, belonging, and a family on the edge from Alfred Fagon Award-winner Faith Omole. Premiered at the Bush Theatre, London, in 2024.

My Friend Duplicity

1f (aged 23) 1m (aged 60)

A one-act duologue by Enda Walsh which went on to inspire his play Ballyturk.

Published in volume Enda Walsh Plays: Two

    My Mother's Funeral: The Show

    2f 1m (playing 20 characters)

    A play exploring the inequalities we face around death, and the cost of turning your loved ones into art. Premiered by Paines Plough in 2024.

    My Name is Rachel Corrie

    1f

    The moving account of the life and early death of a young female activist, adapted from her own writings.

    My Night With Reg

    6m

    A deliciously funny and bittersweet comedy that captures the fragility of friendship, happiness and life itself. Winner of the Evening Standard and Olivier Awards for Best Comedy.

    My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)

    1 performer (plus additional family members appearing on video)

    A joyous, chaotic, autobiographical play telling the story of actor, writer and social-media sensation Rob Madge as they set out to recreate a Disney parade they performed as a twelve-year-old for their Grandma.

    Mydidae

    1f 1m

    A play about the private and disturbing moments a couple share, exploring what becomes of a relationship when it is held together not only by love, but by fear, guilt and despair.

    The Mystae

    1f 2m (all eighteen/nineteen)

    An exhilarating coming-of-age story that explores the intensity of adolescent relationships.

    The Naked Eye

    1f/m

    A short monologue play from the author of Jerusalem.

    Published in volume Jez Butterworth Plays: One

      Natives

      1f 2m

      A play about a generation of unlikely heroes that celebrates coming of age online in a chaotic world.

      Amateur Productions
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      Bill Bryson, Adapted by Tim Whitnall

      Fin Kennedy

      Amanda Whittington

      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