Recommended by Paul Smith

Another fun depiction of the famous song and another inventive version of the name - the four calling birds in this place. Slightly dark, but amusing and a great entry into this inventive series.

A lovely fun entry into this series - love the version of French hens that Nora Louise Syran gives us. Again, in a few short minutes we are transported - we can feel the Parisian air and hear the Christmas buzz. Delightful.

Such a poignant little scene and full of Christmas sounds. Within this short piece many thoughts are shared and subject matters covered. Simple, clever and enormously effective writing.

A delightful scene with fascinating back story to the famous 12 Days of Christmas song. It always amazes me how a writer can create such an atmosphere in two short minutes and this is exactly what Nora Louise Syran does here! Can't wait to read more!

A wonderfully observed piece from John Mabey - as insects plan their bid for freedom their views of the human race are pertinent and telling. Is this an allegory for the life of man on Planet Earth? Witty, fun and smart writing makes this a play of hidden depths.

Sometimes you read a play and think - 'How does the writer do that? How does someone create such a plot/characters etc.' This is a constant wonder with Doug DeVita's work. This madcap play has more packed into it than a bursting suitcase. With his trademark skill at characterisation and plot twists, DeVita achieves his aim of entertaining and stopping you in your tracks. Wonderful roles, sparkling dialogue and a cracking plot - what more do you want?

Doug DeVita takes you on a journey; during which you meet extraordinary and extraordinarily well-drawn characters, you travel through evocatively created eras and you come up against issues of great depth. You would be hard-pressed to find a piece of work which makes you lurch from one emotion to another in the most eloquent fashion. No wonder this has become one of this writers' most seminal plays.

An extraordinary piece of work. An enormous challenge for any actor and director. David Robson has researched with tenacity to bring the story of Paul to an audience with lucid, uncompromising and searing writing. A story of the challenges of mankind of looking for understanding in life; of the power of faith and the benefits and downside of faith itself. A story for all to listen, to digest and benefit from - a memorable experience.

This is a really fine piece of writing. Ky Weeks so effectively transports you back to a ruined building in the very distant past and creates a story full of atmosphere and intrigue. The three characters are brilliantly drawn and fully-formed three-dimensional people and their relationship through the course of the play is so well developed. The plot is full of intrigue and the intelligence of the writing gives the reader insights into subject matters which the writer presents so very well. A wonderful piece for a trio of actors - would love to see this on stage. Excellent!

This is a smartly written short audio play. Within a few minutes Cole Dzubak and Sam Carter create a realistic scenario of two cousins in conversation. The writing is fluid and totally believable as the Joey and Skylar support and help each other, only to reach an impasse which, may affect their close friendship. With so many issues discussed within the super dialogue, this is clever and effective writing.