Recommended by Asher Wyndham

Destination backwards or forwards? Jonte gives us a character with a crucial decision to make about the next stage in their life, solo adventure full of extraordinary surprises in a far away land or a relationship that's kind of ordinary. A great voice this playwright has captured on the page. A great audition selection.

A proposal during karaoke - not the right setting for something romantic - loud music - no wonder Bertz is confused as to whether he's engaged or not. Is this seriously happening? Sickles packs a lot of emotion in under a minute. I would love to see what happens next for Bertz.

Sickles knows that character voice is created breath by breath and entire body. And sometimes it's erotic. Another stellar monologue.

Spotlights the passiveness and empitness of anti-racist allyship with a real world awareness that can leave a room of supporters stone cold silent. This should be a selection for any festival highlighting the fight against police cruelty and violence against Black people.

Has the power to break our hearts and remind us there are boys who are conflicted like this speaker, still. Another winning monologue exploring gay themes from Baker.

A slow burn of a play exploring stories of abuse. After some tension, a moment for openness and revelations, and surprising tenderness.

Unfortunately some women will relate to such an encounter. For others that have suffered they will words that inspire, give strength and steeliness. A smart choice for a festival on sexual violence and abuse.

The historical sweep of generations in this monologue is stellar and thought-provoking. It's great one person play for a media and set designer

It's rare to have monologues starring theatre people. Their perspective may be about their occupation but it says more about their subscribers and society itself. Well done.

With a mystery under a bucket as a story concept and physical comedy from the start that hooks us, Busser explores one woman's mourning and grief with a rich emotional experience that's surprisngly relatable. Good theatre should surprise us with an empathetic experience. I just read it. Even better watching it with a live audience.