Recommended by Paul Smith

This is a smart look into the world of Big Brother where you need to consider every word you say - walls have ears! The smart way in which the protagonists find to communicate without being overheard is full of ingenuity and with some humour - though the feeling of oppression and torment is not far away. Would be great to see this on stage. A cracking piece from Rebecca Cockcroft.

A poignant and deeply touching dialogue across the generations. Rachel Feeny-Williams has crafted a wonderful little play which could act as a smart illustration of how to deal with the trauma of death and grief for old and young. How amazing it would be to see this performed with actors of the ages the characters are given. A little gem.

A beautifully constructed and told version of the story of Naomi and Ruth. John Mabey writes in an innately poetical style and creates a play of depth with carefully crafted characterisation. An unusual, tender and inspiring play.

As powerful a monologue as you could want to read. John Busser creates a fully realistic scenario and offers a devastating story which stops you in your tracks and I can only guess that in performance it will illicit silent gasps. Superb work.

You can feel the tension from the word go; Ryan Kaminski sets the scene so brilliantly and in the taut, considered use of language constructs a play which seems far longer than its 10 minutes - such is the depth of the writing. A play which stays with you and gets you in the pit of your stomach. Masterly storytelling.

Laughed? I roared! Wonderful piece from Bruce Karp - full of layers and double-meaning and all in the space of a minute - clever, funny and 'oh I wish I had written it myself' feeling. Cracking stuff!

Daft, quirky and fun. No one wants to get old - let alone a Twink! But if you are trapped in time, there comes a point where loopholes must be found. Lee R Lawing pops us into a never never world where the future holds many fears but something is getting in the way of adulthood for L and C. Who knows what will happen? Will they both make it? Will they ever shed their twinkiness? Who know? Read and find out. Bonkers and delightful!

It will make you smile, smirk, gasp and laugh out loud. Lee Lawing has created a tale which covers so many subject matters; art, beauty, sexuality, history, homophobia, religion.... and all in such a short time. The writing flows so easily in the creation of a fabulous piece of theatre. You may never look at Michelangelo's David in quite the same way again. Absolutely love this.

This is a belter of a piece. Jared Reynolds writes so well for young people and here is a wonderful example of it. The story of unrequited love it really sweet and almost conventional - but only almost - Reynolds has created a situation which pulls you to the edge of your seat and gets the mind working harder than you thought it would have to - and that is what makes great theatre! Excellent.

Another cracking piece from Christopher Plumridge who manages to create atmosphere from the very start of this clever, smart piece of theatre. You are lead down one path only to find you might not end up where you thought. Excellent, fun and memorable.