Recommended by Christine Foster

"Shame is a waste of time" vs Shame is a stage in coming to terms with the past. Full of sharp perceptions, there's a lot going on in this realistic sibling encounter on the death of the second of their difficult parents. Then comes a huge revelation in their understanding of their family history - a real catalyst to their emotional growth that is satisfying for the characters and audience alike.

Breathe. 'Feel the breath that gives us purpose in life' says Rembrandt when he comes to visit an Art Historian struggling to decide if a painting might possibly be his. This clever play explores what we've lost in gut instinct and inspiration (breathing!) while gaining in technology - and does it with humour, intelligence and insight.

Two middle-aged brothers tread carefully (and not so carefully) as they begin the process of confronting their parents' (and their own) mortality. The dialogue is very real and the audience learns much more about this family than is ever said. A moving moment in a journey we all have to take.

A short, sharp play that exemplifies "What we got here is a failure to communicate!" Well constructed, this frustrating and farcical family dinner is fresh and entertaining.

A delightful dark piece for actors with a Sleuth-like twist. Would make a great addition to a Noir-ish or mystery evening, perhaps with a follow up companion piece!

A double cross to delight in! A great set up with truly clever twists knock this one out of the park. Terrific fun for audience and actors alike.

This is a short play of real depth. One woman spends time in a waiting room
with three of her younger selves who have all faced the toughest trials of womanhood.
As they gradually become aware of their intersecting memories and challenges
they also share wisdom and reassurance. Really well observed, gripping and moving.

Wonderful, original idea about a future in which dementia patients can temporarily regain their memories via a sim card. Two old friends discover the downside of the technology when they accidentally switch cards and learn a lot more than they want to about each other. A very clever comedy with strong roles for older actresses. Great fun.

A well-built comic sketch which manages to pack a lot of thought into a couple of minutes. Not only a gentle satire of our reliance on technology, a nice twist on technology's 'awareness' of us.

What appears to be an innocent teen casually speculating on the motives of a man waiting in a train station turns quickly into something much darker. Her keen but obsessive mind pinpoints his vulnerability and exploits it. Effective, thought provoking and chilling.