Recommended by Paul Donnelly

  • Paul Donnelly: The Doctors Call by Christopher Plumridge
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    As Richard's brave struggle nears its end, Dr. Khatri offers him compassion and grace. This brief play offers a surprising depth of emotion and gentle affirmation.

    As Richard's brave struggle nears its end, Dr. Khatri offers him compassion and grace. This brief play offers a surprising depth of emotion and gentle affirmation.

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  • Paul Donnelly: WAITING FOR HOOKMAN by Adam Richter
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    Conjuring an urban legend has dire consequences for Lindsey and Jared. In the meanwhile, their perpetually delayed gratification wittily reflects the ethos of this play's source.

    Conjuring an urban legend has dire consequences for Lindsey and Jared. In the meanwhile, their perpetually delayed gratification wittily reflects the ethos of this play's source.

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  • Paul Donnelly: Here's The Thing by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
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    Well that was truly horrifying! Tense and gripping from the start, we come to swiftly care for and fear for these two teens. Then comes the gruesome twist. The conclusion of this play is truly shudder inducing.

    Well that was truly horrifying! Tense and gripping from the start, we come to swiftly care for and fear for these two teens. Then comes the gruesome twist. The conclusion of this play is truly shudder inducing.

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  • Paul Donnelly: Marley's Ghost by Philip Middleton Williams
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    Grief can make us selfish and single-minded. John has good intentions and understandable desires, but no conception of the effect of his wishes on Herb. How John learns to truly let go is the core of this lovely meditation on grief and loss.

    Grief can make us selfish and single-minded. John has good intentions and understandable desires, but no conception of the effect of his wishes on Herb. How John learns to truly let go is the core of this lovely meditation on grief and loss.

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  • Paul Donnelly: Secrets, Sex and Over 60 by Rachel Feeny-Williams
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    A classic farce of escalating misunderstandings and misapprehensions that all get sorted out quite amiably in the end, this piece would be great fun to see on its feet. The characters are well-drawn and engaging and their self-inflicted dilemmas are a hoot to watch unfold.

    A classic farce of escalating misunderstandings and misapprehensions that all get sorted out quite amiably in the end, this piece would be great fun to see on its feet. The characters are well-drawn and engaging and their self-inflicted dilemmas are a hoot to watch unfold.

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  • Paul Donnelly: FRUITING BODIES by Aly Kantor
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    AI and fungi are both revealed to be threats to humanity in this eerie, engrossing journey into an apocalyptic world. One that doesn't initially seem apocalyptic. Part of what makes this play so gripping is the ratcheting up of tension and menace as the narrative proceeds to the horrific final beats.

    AI and fungi are both revealed to be threats to humanity in this eerie, engrossing journey into an apocalyptic world. One that doesn't initially seem apocalyptic. Part of what makes this play so gripping is the ratcheting up of tension and menace as the narrative proceeds to the horrific final beats.

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  • Paul Donnelly: Jokes About Ted Bundy by Gabriella Bonamici
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    What seems to be an especially awkward first date spirals into something darker with a series of truly surprising twists. I went from being nervously engaged to truly horrified, but this dark little gem is gripping throughout.

    What seems to be an especially awkward first date spirals into something darker with a series of truly surprising twists. I went from being nervously engaged to truly horrified, but this dark little gem is gripping throughout.

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  • Paul Donnelly: IF THE WALLS COULD TALK - one minute play by Julie Brandon
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    First dates can go wrong in so many ways, but this one is especially chilling. A masterclass in horror in a minute.

    First dates can go wrong in so many ways, but this one is especially chilling. A masterclass in horror in a minute.

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  • Paul Donnelly: THE UNDERSTUDY by Paul Smith
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    Poor Malcolm spends his sad life desiring only one thing. A thing he will never have. This darkly comic monologue treats us to years of his frustration in rich detail. It's quite brilliant really.

    Poor Malcolm spends his sad life desiring only one thing. A thing he will never have. This darkly comic monologue treats us to years of his frustration in rich detail. It's quite brilliant really.

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  • Paul Donnelly: Truck Stop Christmas by Brent Alles
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    This lovely, touching Christmas story affirms the best of the holiday spirit. Mary's innocent invitation uplifts Rachel and Linda and will touch every viewer fortunate enough to share this play.

    This lovely, touching Christmas story affirms the best of the holiday spirit. Mary's innocent invitation uplifts Rachel and Linda and will touch every viewer fortunate enough to share this play.

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