NHB Modern Plays

An epic dramatic trilogy set during the American Civil War, by one of America's leading playwrights.

An incisive critique of life in an age of excess, based on the true story of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester. This edition of the play was published alongside the 2016 production at the Theatre Royal Bath and Theatre Royal Haymarket.

An exhilarating play about a ruthless female City trader who takes on a young and ambitious protegee.

A chilling and powerful modern Medea about motherhood and class.

An incisive, unflinching insight into what makes a community tolerate the unthinkable. Winner of the 2016 Papatango New Writing Prize.

A hilarious new spin on the Hollywood romcom featuring two proposals, two weddings, an elopement and a cast of unforgettable characters.

A beautiful, heart-warming, laugh-out-loud coming-of-age story for our times.

A comedy drama about being young, working in a shit job, living in debt, and all the funny and sad things you do to cope.

A chilling adaptation of Joan Lindsay's classic novel about the disappearance of three Australian schoolgirls in the summer of 1900.

A funny, unapologetic play about the effects of society's objectification of women.

A poignant, moving and darkly funny play about young girls slipping through the cracks in society. Joint winner of the 2016 George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright.

A disturbing but compassionate vision of our potential digital future, and what it might mean for 'life' as we know it.