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Multitudes

Multitudes

By John Hollingworth

A gripping, kaleidoscopic drama about a clash of values in multicultural Britain, from actor and playwright John Hollingworth.

The Multiverse is Gay!

The Multiverse is Gay!

By Lewis Hetherington

A wild rollercoaster ride through school, the Multiverse, and finding yourself, over and over and over again… A play in the Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series, featuring large-cast plays specifically written to be performed by and appeal to young people.

Mum

Mum

By Morgan Lloyd Malcolm

A raw and real exploration of early motherhood, from the award-winning writer of Emilia.

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Mumsy

Mumsy

By Lydia Marchant

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

Mustafa

Mustafa

By Naylah Ahmed

A vivid and compelling thriller about belief and retribution.

My Boy Jack

My Boy Jack

By David Haig

The tragic story of how Rudyard Kipling sent his son to his death in the First World War.

My Child

My Child

By Mike Bartlett

A 'tug-of-love' drama, in which a divorced father kidnaps his child - with unexpected consequences.

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My Family and Other Animals

My Family and Other Animals (stage version)

By Gerald Durrell Adapted by Janys Chambers

A delightful and inventive stage version of Gerald Durrell's well-loved memoir of a childhood growing up in Corfu.

My Father's Fable

My Father's Fable

By Faith Omole

A gripping story of grief, belonging, and a family on the edge from Alfred Fagon Award-winner Faith Omole. Premiered at the Bush Theatre, London, in 2024.

My Friend Duplicity

My Friend Duplicity

By Enda Walsh

A one-act duologue by Enda Walsh which went on to inspire his play Ballyturk.

Published in volume Enda Walsh Plays: Two
    My Heart's a Suitcase

    My Heart's a Suitcase

    By Clare McIntyre

    A modern feminist classic – a fiercely original parable of modern materialism. The play that won Clare McIntyre the Evening Standard and Critics' Circle awards for Most Promising Playwright.

    My Heart's a Suitcase & Low Level Panic

    My Heart's a Suitcase & Low Level Panic

    By Clare McIntyre

    Two modern feminist classics by a writer who was amongst the extraordinary generation of British female playwrights to emerge in the 1980s.

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    My Master Builder

    My Master Builder

    By Lila Raicek

    A startling new take on Ibsen's classic play, premiered in the West End in 2025, directed by Michael Grandage, with a cast including Ewan McGregor.

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    My Mother's Funeral: The Show

    My Mother's Funeral: The Show

    By Kelly Jones

    A play exploring the inequalities we face around death, and the cost of turning your loved ones into art. Premiered by Paines Plough in 2024.

    My Name is Rachel Corrie

    My Name is Rachel Corrie

    By Rachel Corrie Edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner

    The moving account of the life and early death of a young female activist, adapted from her own writings.

    My Name is Rachel Corrie

    My Name is Rachel Corrie (2017 edition)

    By Rachel Corrie Edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner

    The moving account of the life and early death of a young female activist, adapted from her own writings.

    My Night With Reg

    My Night With Reg

    By Kevin Elyot

    A deliciously funny and bittersweet comedy that captures the fragility of friendship, happiness and life itself. Winner of the Evening Standard and Olivier Awards for Best Comedy.

    My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)

    My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)

    By Rob Madge

    A joyous, chaotic, autobiographical play telling the story of actor, writer and social-media sensation Rob Madge as they set out to recreate a Disney parade they performed as a twelve-year-old for their Grandma.

    Mydidae

    Mydidae

    By Jack Thorne

    A play about the private and disturbing moments a couple share, exploring what becomes of a relationship when it is held together not only by love, but by fear, guilt and despair.

    The Mystae

    The Mystae

    By Nick Whitby

    An exhilarating coming-of-age story that explores the intensity of adolescent relationships.

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    The Mystery of Irma Vep and other plays

    The Mystery of Irma Vep and other plays

    By Charles Ludlam

    Five exotic plays from the famous Ridiculous Theatre of New York.

     
    Naked

    Naked

    By Luigi Pirandello Adapted by Nicholas Wright

    Pirandello's ingenious detective story about a young woman who is hounded by the press after the death of a child in her care..

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    The Naked Eye

    The Naked Eye

    By Jez Butterworth

    A short monologue play from the author of Jerusalem.

    Published in volume Jez Butterworth Plays: One
      Nathan the Wise

      Nathan the Wise

      By Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Translated by Edward Kemp

      Lessing's 18th-century masterpiece, a passionate plea for religious tolerance.