NHB Modern Plays

The gruesomely fascinating musical about the 'Demon Barber of Fleet Street', one of Sondheim's greatest hits.

A topical reflection of the present and poignant outcome of America's economic decline. Winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Best Play at the 2019 Evening Standard Theatre Awards.

An examination of the ties that hold us together in a fractured society.

A wonderfully theatrical adaptation of the much-loved children's classic, with songs by Neil Hannon.

Passionate, painful and playful, Stef Smith’s Swallow takes a long, hard look at the extremes of everyday life.

A stage adaptation of Kate Summerscale's bestselling non-fiction thriller, about the investigation of a Victorian country house murder.

The hit stage play behind the BAFTA-winning BBC TV drama series Mood, about a twenty-something who spends all her time on social media while dreaming of becoming a success.

A classic of Scots literature, brilliantly adapted for the stage.

A funny and passionate play from the author of The Pride and The Faith Machine.

An honest, tender-hearted and uproariously funny story from actress, comedian, writer and doodler Jessie Cave – with colour illustrations throughout.

The Pulitzer-winning musical inspired by Georges Seurat's pointillist masterpiece, celebrating the art of creation and the creation of art.

An adaptation for the stage of Jacqueline Wilson's popular novel.