Recommended by Paul Smith

Whoa! What an original take on forbidden love. The setting of the story gives such an extra belt of intrigue and atmosphere. The electrical charge between the two characters buzzes off the page - would be brilliant to see staged. Cam Torres provides a unique and compelling love story which packs an enormous punch. Blistering stuff.

A meeting which may well chime with many, many people having lived through the COVID pandemic. Meeting, getting close to, even touching someone else; is awkward, we are tentative. What we once took for granted is suddenly something we question. Serena Norr's short piece is a reflection of incidents that we will all experience as the pandemic passes. Perceptive writing.

An extraordinary piece of writing and mightily effective. David Patton enters the head of a small boy as he delivers his thoughts and prayers in an effusive, funny and moving torrent of words. Breathless, punctuation-free and quite beautiful. Oh, wouldn't it be so wonderful to hear a young child perform this! Tremendously original.

Sharing your life with others is something that needs caution on every front. Sometimes the smallest matter, the slightest incident can cause a tension and resentment. In FINE, John Perovich very smartly explores how assumptions can play on one person's trust of another. It is the trivial that can cause lasting damage to friendships and relationships. Clever work.

What starts out as a seemingly innocent behind-the-scenes story of entertainment-folk, explodes into a pertinent story of egos, abuse of power and depravity. Ryan Kaminski's short play is crafted so well that when the insults start being thrown you feel you need to keep your head down. Sharp, searing dialogue and a disturbing plot make SIN a real barnstormer of a piece!

This is a smart piece of writing. A vignette of menace and intrigue. It takes great skill to create so much atmosphere in a few short minutes but Adam Richter achieves this and more. Film noir in a nutshell. Cracking!

A lovely and effective adaptation of a great story from Charles Dickens. Ian Bonner gives ample opportunity for a director and actors to create great atmosphere and offer the audience an edge of their seat experience. Great fun!

Doug DeVita has used all his (considerable) artistry to transform his stage version of this play into a wonderfully slick, entertaining and very funny audio play. None of the wit and words of wisdom are lost and the array of sharp characters have been condensed with skill so as to retain the glorious array of roles for actors to well and truly get their teeth stuck into. Wonderful!

Just brilliant - rather chimes with me! Within such a short piece one is lead down a number of paths and it is hilarious, disturbing and exhilirating by turn. Logan Shirley has produced a masterpiece of the short form monologue and it gives an actor a wonderful opportunity. First class story-telling!

What a cracking piece of work. The whole set up is perfectly laid out and the arc of the story is a delight. It may only be ten minutes, but Deirdre Girard has constructed a wonderful dark play - very funny and menacing at the same time. Absolutely loved it!