Recommended by Paul Smith

This is such a clever and effective version of Dickens' classic story. Barry Smoot has created a cracking scenario by which to tell the story with versions of the characters so well crafted. It works so well and I have little doubt would be a hugely entertaining show to see on stage. Original, affecting and great fun.

Charles Scott Jones has created a quirky delight of a play with so much warmth in it to melt the iciest hearts. With clever wordplay this is such fun that anyone and everyone can be entertained by it. Off the wall, unique and wonderfully seasonal - at any time of year.

This is very funny indeed. John Kelly tells a wonderfully bonkers story with some blisteringly funny lines while at the same time making some lovely observations about sex, sexuality and relationships. I can't help but think there is a longer play aching to be written here John! This is huge fun!

Oh how very clever is John Busser. Telling a story in one minute is tricky enough, but telling one which creates such vivid imagery is something else. Here the writer knows exactly how to manipulate the audience and comes up with something which will stay with you for many more than 60 seconds. First rate!

This cracking take on a Poe story of revenge is chock full of atmosphere and tension as both the audience and Bobby are lead up a path we don't expect. Brent Alles writes with an ease of delivery; natural and unforced and in a few short minutes creates a compelling and very well told story. Fantastic stuff!

The more I read of Lee Lawing's writing, the more I adore the way his mind works - and here, again, both the premise and the resultant play are wondrous to behold. The smile broadens wider and wider as this story of art treasures under state control is blasted into the stratosphere by a plot twist which is beautifully executed. As star witnesses go, this one is pretty special and the ending is just joyful. Tremendous!

How in a minute Monica Cross can engage the reader/viewer with emotions. Wow! The use of nostalgia which so many can identify with and with the love of a parent for a child is so poignant, so perfect and so clever. An absolute gem!

Oh this is a real cracker. Matthew Garlin sets the premise up so well and when he serves it to you, it isn't what you think. Written in a style akin to Harold Pinter at times, this dark comedy is a wonderful opportunity for actors to indulge in a meaty script which will leave the audience with a gasp and a wide smile! Fabulous!

A super little play about the theatre and, in particular, trying to get a performance from a self-seeking actor. Simple, pertinent, funny and very realistic. Jack Levine has a knack for cutting through the unnecessary to ensure a tight story with cracking dialogue shines at the centre of the stage! Super stuff!

Paul Donnelly once again shows his prowess at monologue writing. In this instance the story is told in great depth but with masterful brevity. The subject matters covered are many and various and the genres line up alongside each other - how does the writer pack the page with so much content and pack a punch with such great material?