Recommended by Christopher Plumridge

Having spent a fair time on the Emerald Isle I'm sure I bumped into a few great characters like the local Vivian depicts in this great two hander. I couldn't help feeling sorry for the American tourist trying to follow his map, whereas in Ireland it's usually best to follow your nose! It would be interesting to see if this tourist could resist the charms of young Annie McGinty....!

Shutters to a Beautiful Mind is a perfectly named monologue, which is beautifully written. Connor brings you swiftly into the therapy room and he quickly takes control, telling his story, which turns so desperately sad. For me, this is not just a well written, engaging monologue, it is also an excellent insight into autism, a subject I am learning more about due to my wife's work in care. Slowly the world is beginning to understand autism and I think this piece can certainly do it's part. Excellent.

What a profound insight into the effects on a family PTSD can have, written here by Joe. Add to that the loss of the family pet, also his beloved companion. The use of monologues by each character is also very striking, an excellent way to tell the story from many perspectives. Having lost a pet dog last year, who would loiter under the table for any such scrap, I found this doubly poignant. A beautiful short play.

In MEG, the author has found a unique and unusual way to tell a chilling story and successfully brings it to life. We see Andrea 'helping' the police with their enquiries along with a series of clever flashbacks, slowly they uncover the truth, well some of the truth....genuinely creepy, and as usual with this writer, you are left wanting more....

This second chapter of the writers true story is so beautifully written, which forms a stark contrast against the horrible events and abuse young Joey is going through, both physically and, equally, mentally. This is an important story which very much needs to be told, to send that crucial message, because sadly this continues to happen. I truly hope Joeys story is told.

What starts as a seemingly harmless tale of two brothers setting off on an exciting adventure, soon takes a dark and sad direction. The interaction between the brothers is palpable, I could clearly imagine them arguing and reasoning. As I read through this very well written play I became increasingly concerned for them both, which had me racing, eager to find out what happens. This play is touching, beautiful, sad, but above all shows a real bond between them.

This is a wonderfully atmospheric sketch which had me smiling the whole way through! The vastly different language Clarence and Blanche use, with Harry chipping in with the occasional translation was very clever and hilarious. This would work well on stage, but even more so as a filmed sketch in black and white. I loved it!

It is very fitting that I love THAT'S AMORE! This is a darkly funny play which had a smile spreading across my face which soon turned into full blown laughter! Such a wonderful short piece, so I won't give it away, read it for yourself! I found the stage directions uniquely funny too, I could just picture someone on stage, as an aside, reading them throughout, because they come across as an opinion, slightly sarcastic too, which I simply love! Read this, it's FABULOUS!

Being a world away during this frightening event, I can only imagine what it must have been like. Here, Emily describes the situation brilliantly in a tight, tense and claustrophobic setting, where two friends help each other come terms with what might just be the end. Very good work.

What a wonderful idea this is, ancient Furies relaxing in a bar after a tough day, I love the idea itself! All three have wonderfully different personalities, one especially has a smashing time! I particularly like the line: Just because people call us the Furies, doesn't mean they should make us furious, okay!" Love it!