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Recommended by Paul Smith

  • The Brief Lifespan of a Butterfly (Monologue) by Debbie Lamedman
    4 Jan. 2024
    “ This is a real cracker of a monologue - so well is it written that you can really 'hear' the responses of Peter. Debbie Lamedman builds the pace so well and when the climax is reached you can only feel elation that Caroline takes the decision she does. How many people have such a conversation (or should have) with their partner? The words are firmly set in reality and a wonderful monologue for an actor; guaranteed to make an impression. Just excellent! ”
  • Cracked Slipper by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    4 Jan. 2024
    “ What a delight! Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn's take on Cinderella works like a dream and offers a young actor a fantastic monologue full of perfect imagery and appropriate language. Clever, engaging and fun. It is amazing how much entertainment can be achieved in just a few minutes. Magical! ”
  • Luck of the Draw by Brenton Kniess
    4 Jan. 2024
    “ The success of TV programmes such as 'Married At First Sight' offers a chance to see how arranged marriages work - Brenton Kniess considers how it might be if it was made mandatory. The premise works well and maybe offers some semblance of positivity. Kniess writes with huge intelligence and includes a multitude of issues which would make this play such a great piece for discussion. A stark look at a future but with a grain of hope! Superb writing. ”
  • Sleepwalking into Dictatorship by Lee R. Lawing
    4 Jan. 2024
    “ The mind of Lee R Lawing works in a mysterious and brilliant way. This short political satire is smart, clever and really effective. How is so much offered in so few words - that is the question, but what could appear to be an amusing sketch is chock full of threat, foreboding and visions of a possible dystopian future where ignorance is punished! Brilliant stuff. ”
  • Daddy, who goes to Hell in Gaza? by Cam Eickmeyer
    7 Dec. 2023
    “ This extremely pertinent piece may refer to the conflict in Gaza in 2023, but it could refer to any conflict. Explaining the highly complex in simpler terms to a child is almost impossible - war is never straightforward, nor is apportioning blame. What Cam Eickmeyer does here is vocalise the difficulties involved in this stark, but utterly truthful monologue, which, in its simplicity, gives it great power and dynamism. Incredibly effective writing. ”
  • Beatrice by Greg Mandryk
    8 Nov. 2023
    “ Sometimes it's what you don't see, what you don't know that creates the atmosphere, the frights, the horror. Greg Mandryk creates a great combination of the comic and the terror in this short piece which is heavily reliant on Brad and Connie to 'bring Beatrice to life'. Love it! ”
  • Din Din by Greg Mandryk
    8 Nov. 2023
    “ This rather reminds me of one of my pieces set around the subject of a meal - but this is a very different take and delves into the darker side of eating - oh and it works so well. Greg Mandryk has just the right level of humour to sidetrack the viewer/reader until he delivers the twist! Oh, just wonderful stuff! ”
  • Melt by Brenton Kniess
    6 Nov. 2023
    “ Crikey Brenton - what have you served up? This is a gem of a piece which switches between a raft of genres before really going for the jugular. Brention Kniess is a writer after my own heart - I have a penchant for this kind of play - and this will make him more and more fans. Cracking stuff from this fabulous writer. ”
  • The Bench by Brenton Kniess
    6 Nov. 2023
    “ The sheer simplicity of this monologue somewhat disguises the very depths of which Brenton Kniess reaches with this tender and beautifully written piece. The writer illustrates a memory of time gone by through words which conjour ups many images. Utterly delightful. ”
  • UNMASKED by Vivian Lermond
    6 Oct. 2023
    “ What enormous fun! Vivian Lermond effortlessly creates a fun and intriguing mystery play with a really engaging pair of sleuths. Full of atmosphere, great characters and, of course, murder! A triumph! ”

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