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The White Bike

The White Bike

By Tamara von Werthern

An affecting play, based on a true story, about what happens when our world is turned upside down.

Where I'm From

Where I'm From

By Laura Lomas

A monologue play about a woman on the day of her release from prison.

Published in volume Bird and other monologues for young women
    When Winston Went to War with the Wireless

    When Winston Went to War with the Wireless

    By Jack Thorne

    A gripping and timely play about Winston Churchill, the 1920s General Strike and the birth of the BBC.

    When They Go Low

    When They Go Low

    By Natalie Mitchell

    A play about everyday feminism, consent and the changing face of teenage sexuality in an online world. Written for the National Theatre Connections Festival.

    What the Constitution Means to Me

    What the Constitution Means to Me

    By Heidi Schreck

    An acclaimed play tracing the effect that the US Constitution has had on four generations of women in the author's family. A finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

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    What is the Custom of Your Grief?

    What is the Custom of Your Grief?

    By Timberlake Wertenbaker

    A short play by Timberlake Wertenbaker about an English schoolgirl who is befriended online by an Afghan girl after her brother is killed while on active duty in Afghanistan.

    Wendy & Peter Pan

    Wendy & Peter Pan

    By Ella Hickson Original author J.M. Barrie

    A refreshingly modern version of J.M. Barrie's much-loved story that puts the character of Wendy firmly centre stage.

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    Wellington 24

    Wellington 24

    By Rachel Harper

    An upbeat and empowering World War II tale about teamwork, collaboration and beating the odds. In the Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series featuring large-cast plays specifically written to be performed by and appeal to young people.

    The Welkin

    The Welkin

    By Lucy Kirkwood

    Lucy Kirkwood's play about a woman sentenced to hang for murder in 18th-century rural Suffolk.

    The Wasp

    The Wasp

    By Morgan Lloyd Malcolm

    A twisting two-hander, a psychological thriller from the acclaimed author of Emilia.

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    The Virgin Trial

    The Virgin Trial

    By Kate Hennig

    The second part of Kate Hennig's powerful Queenmaker Trilogy, retelling the stories of three Tudor queens of England, in contemporary settings.

    Venus

    Venus

    By Suzan-Lori Parks

    A bold exploration of colonisation and objectification, based on the true story of the 'Hottentot Venus'.

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    Vassa

    Vassa

    By Maxim Gorky Adapted by Mike Bartlett

    A new adaptation by Mike Bartlett of Maxim Gorky's savagely funny play, premiered at the Almeida Theatre, London.

    Unravelling the Ribbon

    Unravelling the Ribbon

    By Mary Kelly and Maureen White

    A touching and frequently hilarious play about three women whose lives are touched by breast cancer.

    The Unmanageable Sisters

    The Unmanageable Sisters

    By Michel Tremblay Adapted by Deirdre Kinahan

    A funny and furious new version of Michel Tremblay’s fêted Québécoise comedy, Les Belles-Soeurs.

    Unknown Rivers

    Unknown Rivers

    By Chinonyerem Odimba

    A poignant and life-affirming play about the extraordinary powers of female friendship.

    Unholy

    Unholy

    By Diane Flacks

    A play about the intersetion of faith and misogyny, asking if you can be a feminist as well as a believer.

    The Tyler Sisters

    The Tyler Sisters

    By Alexandra Wood

    A funny, heartening exploration of time, and the unassuming moments that make up our lives.

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