Recommended by Rachel Feeny-Williams

I always have said when it comes to plays about shootings and gun control that it would be a wonderful thing if plays like this didn't have to be written. However, the haunting images that Scott creates in the stage directions that begin this piece won't fail in snapping an audience to attention as they witness the tragedies that occur in a world plagued by gun violence. I remember thinking when I read that this piece borders on 'Theatre of Cruelty' as it forces the audience to face the harsh realities. Emotive, powerful and is sure to hold an audience!

You do NOT come between a woman and her hobby! I absolutely adored this piece, from the start I was drawn into what exactly Millie's plans were and from there Evan built this wonderful image of what their house looks like thanks to Millie's dedication to using Amazon to create the Amazon! Wonderfully witty and sure to leave an audience with plenty of giggles!

If you Give you ghost a cookie or of you give Jacquie an idea the result is much the same, a lovely exchange that can't fail to make you smile. "If you give a ghost a cookie" is a title that immediately caught my attention and from then on I loved the wonderful opposites in the attitudes of the characters to start and how the story brought them closer together. Its a great short piece that left me smiling...and wanting a cookie!

I love the way John has created a character so real in Nancy that I could hear the frailty in hear voice from the beginning of this piece. In addition to that John has created a poetic and emotional moment where a young man talks about saying goodbye and considers having to face it now. I don't want to say too much (it will give the story away) but its a beautifully sad peace that will resonate with a lot of audiences, all made all the more real by the very believable characters you can't help but cry with.

Amanda's story is one that will make your heart ache! James has created a character who you can't help but feel for as she talks about her struggles in education and later in her career, and why? Because of her body and what other people think of it! I think its interesting that the time for this piece is listed as 'Any' because given what we know about the struggles of women in the TV and film industry both past and present, its a piece that could easily fit any time period and would still be a powerful performance!

Obviously I wish we lived in a world where the writing of pieces like this wasn't necessary. However, 'Brothers' is a powerful piece and a prime example of how much power can be put behind just the words. By giving the actors roles in the audiences lives (as ushers) the audience can't help but feel with them as they move from part of their lives to part of the performance and the performers of such a powerful and meaningful piece.

A journey to the circus can be an amazingly joyous event for a child and that is precisely what Brent has created here. From the moment the play started you are entertained by wonderfully unique characters in all shapes and sizes! Not since my days watching Tom and Jerry have I been so entertained watching a chat between a cat (admittedly a big one) and mice! Its a wonderful example of what the imagination can do and what kind of fun spectacle a circus can be.

Given all I knew of AA Mile was the Winnie the Pooh works this was a refreshing look at once of his other pieces. Nora has created a wonderful auditory piece as the audience is guided through this poem not just by what they can see but what they can hear. Its sure to entertain as well as capture this senses for children as well as introducing them to piece of poetry they may not have encountered before. This is an example of Nora's strength to write wonderfully entertaining works for young people in interesting ways!

There is something fabulous about a farce that can make you laugh out loud just when reading it! Weddings are a complicated affair anyway but I feel for Tom's poor characters and the chaos they endure while attempting to ensure Laura and Robert's wedding goes ahead as planned. It would be a thrilling and hilarious piece to direct and perform in as well as watch. Just when you think you've seen it all Tom throws in a wonderfully witty conversation or a laugh out loud moment of chaos. I've no doubt an audience will love this fabulous example of farce!

Oh my God my heart is still pounding! Robert grabs his audience from the word go in this tense and highly emotive piece. Two strangers talking in a subway station, you'd think was a simple idea but in this playwrights hands its anything but! Emotions are steered this was and that as Jack discusses why he's in fact on the subway platform and why this stranger is so curious to know. Its an intoxicating piece that draws you in and has you wondering what could be coming next or what the outcome could be, then its delivered, expertly!