Recommended by Christopher Plumridge

TAKEOUT is perfectly awkward, funny and claustrophobic in equal measure. I found the interaction between the two characters to be quirky and at times difficult, their conversation going up and down in the stuck lift. Is he a stalker? What is the definition of a stalker? Will he become a stalker? We'll never know but I did enjoy this quandary!

MY FRIEND ANNIE by Feeny-Williams really tells a beautiful story from an fresh new perspective. We all had that 'hand me down' toy as a child, repaired and re-patched no doubt, but to give that toy life is a lovely idea. This is a heartwarming monologue and would be a lovely piece for a young actress to perform.

Having just had the pleasure of reading this great two hander by Levine as part of a Halloween zoom evening, I'm left wondering and asking lots of questions, which I love! Two boys out for the night get rattled by a strange voice and if it's a dream, whose dream is it? Great spooky fun!

As in life, so many plays and stories tell of fractured or strained relationships, so to read this beautiful two hander by Levine was a welcome breath of fresh air. This is heart warming, emotional, funny and sad in equal measure. I loved reading it and have a warm glow in my heart as a result. Just lovely!

Although titled as a short film, I believe this could work well as a fast paced, energetic short stage play. I love to read the swift scene changes which in themselves would make a fun watch! The interaction between the characters is fun too and being British I enjoyed their friendly mocking of the British accent!

This is a lovely, brilliantly subtle dark two hander by Marcia. Sue comes home from a family funeral with a new purpose, what ensues is a perfectly believable conversation of family old and new. My favourite line: Family drama ends at the State line - if only!

This wonderful 2 hander caught me by surprise, the two strangers meeting at the bar, instantly hitting it off, then the clever twist in such a short piece! Oh how I love a twist! Favourite line: "her eyebrows talked by themselves" ha!

Ah this is so sweet! Very relatable too, the young man in his tender years does his best to woo the young lady, but in his innocence he gets it badly wrong. I think the teacher could have been a tad more tactful! Lovely!

This is great fun, I enjoyed Harry's relaxed attitude to Laura's paranoia about Covid and dry humping, a great mix! Then as things progress and the couple get into it, it then becomes truly hilarious!

THE SHOWER is a great little 2 hander, I can just imagine the same conversation between my big sister and my mum all those years ago. Diamond has created two lovely characters and their interaction is perfect and funny!