...blackbird hour
A visceral and moving exploration of caring, belonging, and a queer Black woman's attempts to love herself. Premiered at the Bush Theatre, London, in 2025.
(Not) the End of the World
By Chris Bush3-4fA daringly theatrical investigation of the climate crisis through the perspectives of class, patriarchy and colonialism.
3 Winters
10f 7mA portrait of an eclectic family, held together by the courage to survive. Winner of the 2015 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.
Acceptance
By Amy Ng3f 1mCrackling with razor-sharp dialogue, Amy Ng's play asks whether we can ever escape our past, and investigates the destructive side of our search for acceptance.
Acting Leader
2fA short play about Margaret Beckett finding herself Acting Leader of the Opposition after the sudden death of John Smith.
Adam
By Frances Poet1f 1mThe remarkable true story of a young trans man's journey from Egypt to Scotland, charting his progress across borders and genders in his search for a place to call home.
Albertine in Five Times
6fA simultaneous portrait of a woman at five different ages. Five actresses portray Albertine at different times of her life whilst conversing freely with each other and with their sister Madeleine.
Published in volume The Guid Sisters and other playsAlbion
6f 5mMike Bartlett's outstanding play, set in the ruins of a garden in rural England.
All On Her Own
1fA powerfully atmospheric one-woman play, All On Her Own tells the story of Rosemary who, alone at midnight in London, has a secret burden to share that is both heartbreaking and sinister.
Published in volume Harlequinade & All On Her OwnAll the Little Lights
By Jane Upton3fA 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.
Aloe Aloe
6f 6mA provocative short play about parenthood and responsibility, from the author of Mr Incredible and Where Do Little Birds Go?.
Published in volume Mr IncredibleAmongst the Reeds
2fTwo friends scratch out a living on the margins of society in a play commissioned by acclaimed theatre company Clean Break.
Published in volume House + Amongst the Reeds: two plays
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Amateur Productions
On Now & Coming SoonBill Bryson, Adapted by Tim WhitnallFin KennedyAmanda WhittingtonAlexandra Wood, Adapted from Kate SummerscaleAmanda WhittingtonHenrik Ibson, Adapted by Richard EyreTom WellsJeremy Sams, Original authors John Esmonde and Bob Larbey