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...blackbird hour

...blackbird hour

By babirye bukilwa

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.

"Daddy": A Melodrama

"Daddy": A Melodrama

By Jeremy O. Harris

A blistering melodrama from Jeremy O. Harris, whose play Slave Play received a record twelve nominations at the 74th Tony Awards.

(Not) the End of the World

(Not) the End of the World

By Chris Bush

A daringly theatrical investigation of the climate crisis through the perspectives of class, patriarchy and colonialism.

100

100

By Christopher Heimann, Neil Monaghan and Diene Petterle

A strikingly original play combining traditional storytelling with physical theatre, created by The Imaginary Body. Winner of a Fringe First Award at the 2002 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

1984

1984 (stage version)

By George Orwell Adapted by Nick Hern

A bold and powerful dramatisation of George Orwell's classic dystopia, ideal for any school, youth group or amateur company.

2:22 – A Ghost Story

2:22 – A Ghost Story

By Danny Robins

A spine-chilling, funny and scary play from the award-winning writer and broadcaster behind the hit BBC podcast The Battersea Poltergeist.

40 Days

40 Days

By Firdos Ali

A play exploring the impact of state violence on Black and brown children.

Published in volume Contemporary Plays by Black British Writers
    54% Acrylic

    54% Acrylic

    By David Harrower

    A short play about a young woman who, after shoplifting for the first time, is chased by the store detective.

    603

    603

    By Imad Farajin Translated by Hassan Abdulrazzak

    A play from Palestine, part of the Royal Court Theatre's Arab World initiative in conjunction with the British Council.

    8 Hotels

    8 Hotels

    By Nicholas Wright

    A play about passion, suspicion and revenge, based on true events involving some of the twentieth century's most influential American artists.

    A-Typical Rainbow

    A-Typical Rainbow

    By JJ Green

    An uplifting play about the experience of growing up neurodivergent and queer in early 2000s Britain, based on real events from the perspective of the writer and the autistic community.

    Acceptance

    Acceptance

    By Amy Ng

    Crackling 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.

    Accidental Death of an Anarchist

    Accidental Death of an Anarchist

    By Dario Fo and Franca Rame Adapted by Tom Basden

    Dario Fo and Franca Rame's riotous satire, in a hilarious, bang-up-to-date adaptation by BAFTA-nominated comedy writer Tom Basden.

    According to Hoyle

    According to Hoyle

    By William Gaminara

    A comedy drama about male friendship in which five old friends meet for a traditional evening of poker.

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    The Acedian Pirates

    The Acedian Pirates

    By Jay Taylor

    A play that challenges our understanding of mythology, and forces us to ask vital questions about military occupation.

    Acts

    Acts

    By Riccardo Galgani

    A short play about an old couple whose son returns after years of absence.

    Published in volume Family: three plays
      After the Act

      After the Act

      By Billy Barrett and Ellice Stevens

      A funny, camp and unapologetically queer musical about Thatcher's Section 28 and the moral panic that gripped a nation – and how a community decided to fight back.

      Again

      Again

      By Stephanie Jacob

      A touching and comic drama about a family reunion, delving into the turmoil, love and compromises of kinship.

      Air

      Air

      By Caryl Churchill

      A resonant and surreal short piece published alongside What If If Only.

      Published in volume What If If Only
        Airsick

        Airsick

        By Emma Frost

        A turbulent black comedy about love, loneliness and how we shape our future.

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        Albertine in Five Times

        Albertine in Five Times

        By Michel Tremblay Translated by John Van Burek and Bill Glassco

        A 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 plays
          Alcatraz

          Alcatraz

          By Nathan Lucky Wood

          A thrilling play about family and social care that follows 11-year-old Sandy on her daring, Christmas mission to emulate Clint Eastwood and bust her gran out of lock-up.

          All God's Chillun Got Wings

          All God's Chillun Got Wings

          By Eugene O'Neill

          An expressionist play about a violently dysfunctional mixed-race marriage, inspired by an old Negro spiritual.

          Published in volume The Hairy Ape & All God's Chillun Got Wings
            All honey

            All honey

            By Ciara Elizabeth Smyth

            A play about sex, secrets and suspicion, winner of the 2017 Fishamble New Writing Award.

            Published in volume SAUCE and All honey: Two Plays