Recommended by Paul Donnelly

There's real texture and a true sense of shared history in the relationship between these two sisters. Life has been hard for them, making their struggle to connect all the more heart-rending. I hope the connection they eventually forge is enduring and sustaining, they deserve it.

The failure to fit in leads to an effort to get in in this warm and engaging two-hander. Kevin embodies the spirit of "go big or go home,' while Nick tries to bring him back to reality. I left the play hoping Kevin would get into Studio 54!

What seems like a benign haunting by a humorous spirit takes a chilling turn with a devastating reveal. This monologue certainly packs a punch.

A lovely meditation on the endurance of and unique ways to cope with grief. The dream logic allows for powerful and at times humorous reflection.

A lovely and lyrical salute to the endurance of the human spirit. Despite his life circumstances, our unhoused speaker maintains a deep connection to nature and an optimistic outlook. There is a true spirit of Christmas at work here.

Oh sure. Blame the house. This play very efficiently depicts the experience of two couples living in the same house at different times and sets up the expectation that a third couple will have a similar experience. The aging Estate Agent is a nice touch.

Two unsympathetic seeming parents are revealed to be dealing with an enormous disruption to their lives in this poignant and effective short play. I felt for their son at every stage. I was also moved by the double meaning of the title.

Could there be more than one storm a'brewin' in this quirky and highly original romantic comedy? Paige and the Handyman are both layered, complex and engaging characters. I was drawn in by their dynamic and deeply concerned about how their interaction would play out. I would love to see them brought to full life on the stage.

Two friends wistfully acknowledge the losses that come with the passage of time in their lives. The depth of their long-term friendship is evident and sustaining. The magic may be waning, but the core holds true. This is a subtly moving and highly engaging work.

Ah the travails of the artistic process, when actor and director seem at cross-purposes. There is no mistaking when Stanley has had enough of the process in this witty two-hander. Although I would like to speak out on behalf of Stilton.