Recommended by Ross Tedford Kendall

An allegory taking aim at one of the most hotly debated issues of our time. While the characters may never see eye to eye, the conversation this play will generate will not be wasted.

A simple setup hides the startling emotional depth of this play. Two characters with opposing goals and desires, yet still drawn to each other, with no easy way out. Even in their mistakes, you find sympathy in their actions.

Sparkling dialogue and well-drawn characters make this play a gem. A fascinating insight into a family trying to hold on to their traditions.

Written from the heart, this solo piece achieves both the personal and universal story by its specifics and evocative imagery. Ranging from the heartbreaking to the surreal, this is an unforgettable story.

A very entertaining and imaginative tale of music media wondering about their place in history. A fun romp of a play that any festival would be proud to stage.

A breakneck pace that mirrors the human experience. A man's life literally flashes past him in this unique and ingenious tale.

A very funny tale of a woman finding love after reassessing her life, and discovering something beyond friendship in her companion. I'd love to see this on stage.

A play that proves sometimes the simplest forms tell the most complex stories. A cast of three, representing three facets of one person, told with verve and poignancy. Moving from funny to harrowing with ease, this is a masterful work.

A startling look into a small group of characters thrown into a desperate situation, with the stakes escalating at every page. Each character is deftly handled, culminating in an ending that is both a surprise and yet inevitable. A fantastic play and a high achievement for the playwright.

Effortless writing creates this tiny world, where two women impacted by a tragic event try to come to terms in their own way. The playwright presents both sides fairly, while tapping into a larger theme. This is theatre at its finest.