Looking for your perfect next play to perform? Why not try a female-led, small-cast play?

We speak to hundreds of theatre groups and companies every year, and something we hear almost daily is the strong demand for exciting and rich roles for your talented, passionate female performers. So in this Spotlight, we're sharing a hand-picked selection of sixteen female-led, small-cast plays – all available for amateur performance – which we think you'll love.

The plays below each offer great roles for an all-female or mostly-female cast of up to six, and cover a wide range of themes and genres – from gripping dramas about family conflict and young women in peril, to hilarious comedies about long-lasting friendships and looking for love later in life.

From big-name writers such as Moira Buffini, Rona Munro, Tom Wells and Amanda Whittington, with plays premiered at famous venues including the Birmingham Rep, Hampstead Theatre and Traverse Theatre, you'll find a mix of established, popular hits, plus fresh new releases that are ready to entertain whole new audiences.

You can find loads more shows like these using our Play Finder on the left-hand column of this page – use the drop-down menu in the 'Cast' field to continue your search.

If you're interested in finding out more about these plays, or need any other help or advice, be sure to get in touch with our friendly and knowledgeable Performing Rights team for information and to request your free inspection copy – contact us via this website, drop us an email, or give us a call on 020 8749 4953.