NHB Modern Plays

A haunting play about grief, loss and the power of storytelling.

A brutal, unflinching and funny portrait of one man's life spiralling out of control, in an age where our idols are Kings and our superheroes Gods.

An urgent coming-of-age story for our times, a lyrical, theatrical journey that spans continents and lives.

A hilarious, challenging and heartbreaking play about a gay, disabled man embarking on a sexual and romantic odyssey.

A stage play based on the true story of six of Germany's top nuclear scientists, detained at a stately home in the Cambridge countryside in the summer of 1945, with no idea that their every word is being overheard.

A fast-paced, mesmerising stage version of the prize-winning YA verse novel about a young woman beginning to take control of her life. Edition includes a range of teaching materials and resources.

A sparky, soulful comedy drama about the highs and lows of motherhood. Premiered at Hull Truck Theatre, March 2023.

A stage adaptation of Bill Bryson's smash-hit memoir, one of the nation's most beloved books, and a brilliant dissection of the enduring quirks of our small island.

A tender, laugh-out-loud comedy about two friends who form the world's first ABBA tribute band in drag.

A five-star hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, Fanboy is a love-hate letter to pop culture and nostalgia, about a thirty-something, self-confessed nerd obsessed with Star Wars and Nintendo.

A startling play about satirist ABC Merriman-Labor, the greatest Black Briton ever to have been forgotten.

A powerful solo show about family, anti-Blackness, and what we're willing to sacrifice for love.