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Plays

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Sons of the Prophet

Sons of the Prophet

By Stephen Karam

Stephen Karam's award-winning drama - a blackly comic play about dealing with loss - published alongside its European premiere at Hampstead Theatre.

Songs of the Dragons Flying to Heaven and Other Plays

Songs of the Dragons Flying to Heaven and Other Plays

By Young Jean Lee

A collection of plays from the experimental writer-director Young Jean Lee.

A Song for Ella Grey

A Song for Ella Grey (stage version)

By David Almond Adapted by Zoe Cooper

A magical retelling of the Orpheus myth, full of music, sound and storytelling, adapted from the novel by David Almond. Premiered by Pilot Theatre on UK tour in 2024.

Somewhere Out There You

Somewhere Out There You

By Nancy Harris

A romantic comedy with a twist, playfully unravelling the love stories we weave for ourselves. First performed at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, as part of Dublin Theatre Festival.

Something Awful

Something Awful

By Tatty Hennessy

A thrilling play inspired by the true-crime story of the Slenderman.

Someone Else's Shoes

Someone Else's Shoes

By Drew Pautz

A sharp and witty satire on the commodification of art and life.

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Some Of Us Exist In The Future

Some Of Us Exist In The Future

By Nkenna Akunna

An utterly original, wryly funny play about one woman's search for a place to belong in a world that's not all it seems. Joint winner of the 2021 Papatango New Writing Prize.

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    Some Demon

    Some Demon

    By Laura Waldren

    A grippingly authentic play about living with an eating disorder, winner of the 2023 Papatango New Writing Prize.

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    The Solid Life of Sugar Water

    The Solid Life of Sugar Water

    By Jack Thorne

    An intimate, tender play about loss, hurt and rediscovery, from acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Jack Thorne.

    Solemn Mass for a Full Moon in Summer

    Solemn Mass for a Full Moon in Summer

    By Michel Tremblay Translated by Martin Bowman and Bill Findlay

    A bold, quirky play from the renowned Quebecois writer, translated into a robust and earthy Scots.

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    soft animals

    soft animals

    By Holly Robinson

    A tender and unflinching story about motherhood, self-destruction and the way women help each other heal.

    So Long Life

    So Long Life

    By Peter Nichols

    A comedy drama portraying a ghastly family gathering with great humour and unflinching honesty.

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    So Here We Are

    So Here We Are

    By Luke Norris

    A play about what can happen when nothing happens, a compassionate look at young lives cut short and a touching portrait of childhood friendships under strain in adult life.

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    Snuff

    Snuff

    By Davey Anderson

    A short play about an Iraqi War veteran.

    Snowflake

    Snowflake

    By Mike Bartlett

    An epic story about generational conflict, fathers and daughters, and whether we're living in the best or worst of times.

    The Snow Queen

    The Snow Queen

    By Stuart Paterson

    A superb children's play, drawn from the classic story by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted by the 'master of children's theatre' (Scotsman).

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    Snatches: Moments from 100 Years of Women's Lives

    Snatches: Moments from 100 Years of Women's Lives

    Eight Monologues

    Created by Vicky Featherstone By various

    A collection of monologues that document, remember and bear witness to a century of struggle for progress and equality for women in the United Kingdom.

    The Snail House

    The Snail House

    By Richard Eyre

    A play about a government medical advisor, knighted for his role during the pandemic, whose life begins to unravel at his own lavish birthday party.

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