Modern Drama

This section contains plays written or premiered after 1945.

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Red Ellen

3-5f 4-8m

A play that tells the remarkable true story of an inspiring and brilliant woman: Ellen Wilkinson, who was a campaigning Labour MP in the 1930s and 40s.

The Red Helicopter

7f 8m

A thrilling, epic story about innocence, community and the dangerous power of unquestioning belief. In the Multiplay Drama series.

Red Pitch

3m (playing age 16)

A fast-paced and sharp-edged play telling a coming-of-age story about three young footballers, exploring the impact of gentrification and regeneration on London's communities. Winner of the 2022 George Devine Award.

The Red Shoes (stage version)

3f 4-5m plus flexible ensemble (large cast possible)

A contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's extraordinary fairytale of dance, desire and destruction. Performed in this version by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2024.

Remote

4f 2m plus 1 f or m, plus non-speaking extras

A play about protest, power and protecting yourself. Part of the 2015 National Theatre Connections Festival.

The Reporter

3f 9m

An enthralling detective story based on the true life story of BBC reporter James Mossman.

Resident Alien: Quentin Crisp explains it all

1m

The acclaimed one-man show based on the life and writings of Quentin Crisp.

Resilience

2f 3m

Part of The Contingency Plan, Steve Waters' epic portrait of an England of the near future, in the grip of unprecedented and catastrophic floods.

Published in volume The Contingency Plan

    The Retreat

    1f 2m

    A comedy about getting away from it all - the debut play from the BAFTA Award-winning co-writer and co-creator of Peep Show, Fresh Meat and Four Lions.

    Reunion

    5f 5m

    An exhilarating, high-wire drama about the deep currents of family life, set over a family reunion on an island off the west coast of Ireland. Premiered at Galway International Arts Festival in 2024.

    REVENGE: After the Levoyah

    1f 1m (playing multiple parts)

    A Jewish heist comedy that combines madcap action and biting political satire, winner of an Edinburgh Fringe First Award and a Summerhall Lustrum Award.

    Ribbons

    1f 1m

    A short play about a parent and child who have been concealing their true identities.

    Published in volume Irish Shorts

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