Recommended by Christopher Plumridge

  • Heartburn
    7 Apr. 2024
    I love to read a play which holds so much mystery, yet we never quite know what's going on. Daniel nails it here in his patient/doctor scene.
    Patient slowly loses their patience with the nurse and doctor, who, as is often the case, are happy to discuss the 'condition' amongst themselves but not with the patient.
    The tension builds and builds until the perfect, creepy, ending!
  • Please, Don't Go
    31 Mar. 2024
    In a second, our lives can change irrevocably. And in just one short minute, Neil gives us a sucker-punch of a play.
  • The Lipstick (a monologue)
    28 Mar. 2024
    I love to read Lindsay's work, there is always so much depth of character, the protagonist here in this short monologue is no exception.
    Although set against some sort of Zombie apocalypse, this monologue delivers far more in a subtly funny, yet desperately sad way.
    What would you do for love? Take a bite knowing the consequences?
    Great!
  • The Manners Mafia
    28 Mar. 2024
    The first words that come to mind after reading this fun short play are 'If Only!'
    Three brilliantly named Mafia Dons hold the same level of authority as my own mother, for I would not cross any of them. This Italian town must be a pleasure to live in so long as you mind your P's and Q's.
    But what makes this play especially clever is how politely menacing these three dons are, any visitor to this town be aware, don't end up like Tate.
    Brilliant!
  • Forest Fire – a monologue
    27 Mar. 2024
    There is so much raw emotion in this stunning monologue, from enjoying the silence of the forest to a full blown rant as the protagonist mourns the loss of her lover.
    This is one of those short plays which draw you in right from the beginning, you feel yourself in the trees and in her mind.
    Very moving, poetic, excellent.
  • A Short Play: In Which Christopher Robin is All Grown Up
    27 Mar. 2024
    What a stunning short two hander this is, I'm reduced to tears. War can tear a family apart, but what if the family was never close before the war came between them.
    Alaina has written a very moving piece here on the fractured relationship between father and son, where fame and fortune have also driven them apart.
    Also, the author's note is one of the best I've read and should be taken seriously by any group producing this play.
    This play will provide 2 actors with a wealth of emotion to portray.
    So sad, so beautiful.
  • You love who you love: A monologue
    25 Mar. 2024
    Oh my word, I'm destroyed! This is such a BEAUTIFUL monologue!
    The love these two guys have for their adopted daughter is immeasurable, read it and weep, happy tears of course!

    Bravo Mr Vaughan!
  • This Cow and That Trombone
    15 Mar. 2024
    I rejoice knowing that finally, I'm not the only playwright to pen a daft play about cows in a field! Silly yes, and it would look hilarious, but there's more to this play, there's hope, dreams, desire and music. OK, so maybe cows can never get there hooves around a trombone, but there's still sweet music to be made in this herd!
    Great fun!
  • Fading Light, Enduring Love
    15 Mar. 2024
    Wow, Could you cram in anymore emotion into just a few lines Neil? This is beautiful, sad, atmospheric and devastating. Then there comes the final impactful stage direction, which will hit so very hard.
    Excellent.
  • Coming Clean (A 10 minute play)
    13 Mar. 2024
    Ha! This is a very dirty, yet perfectly clean play. This had me laughing throughout, especially at the bumbled lines and unintentional innuendos from Ted.
    I admit I saw the twist coming, but that's what makes this play so funny to watch unfold.
    Love it!

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