Recommended by Christopher Plumridge

The trials and pitfalls of communication on social media are played out brilliantly in this short piece by COLE. Almost as soon as the online conversation begins, it's spiraling out of control. I for one, chose to steer clear of this type of chat, through previous bad experience. Nothing beats face to face dialogue, when we can see each others expressions and body language. This play is also fun, mainly for one alter ego, Lou. Great!

Never judge a book by its cover, or a girl by the colour of her lipstick. Mora brings together two well thought out characters, their first meeting a mix of friendship and conflict against the seemingly ongoing threat in the USA of shootings in schools. Suddenly half way through, the stakes are raised and this new friendship is tested. I found myself repressing a grin at the final stage direction and the final line, for this is still a serious situation. Very good!

I am not so far into my playwrighting journey, but I can already relate to much of this well written, sensitive play. It's a tough market, full of rejections, and hope can be shattered, luckily for Claire she has the unwavering support from her partner Tom. As this play comes to and end, you can't help feeling there will be more chapters to come of Claires career.

Emma! You have just reduced a 49 year old straight man to tears (happy tears!), this is BEAUTIFUL! Visually wonderful too, set on the Staten island Ferry, everyone going about their daily commute little knowing that fairies are amongst them. I would love to see this staged, there's so much magic in this, it would be lovely to watch!

The ending of this excellent short play gave me shivers, which I love! Dreams can be by nature both beautiful and frightening, but what if others can see into our dreams? And what if those dreams come from the one we love more than anything in the world? COOK's protagonist poses this question to his therapist, who is naturally skeptical, but I for one believe in Vincent. Wonderful and chilling!

It is such a desperate situation that there has to be such drills in schools now, not just fire drills, but worse. Young Noah takes it all in his stride, he's listened to his teachers and has practiced the drills. But you can never stop a mother worrying.
A sensitive play with so much to say. Excellent.

What would we actually do if we had 5 minutes to play G.O.D. ? That's the difficult question facing Jordon as she waits to go to heaven... I mean up, or maybe down. Thankfully, she has the assistance of a Deathbot, with a wonderful cheeky sense of humour.
I do hope that when my time comes, a friendly robot will play some smooth jazz to calm my nerves!
Great, sweet fun!

It's inevitable that 400 years of life will take it's toll. Cindi and Dell are on a mission to foster a new civilization but it is unclear where and when this could happen and those who instructed them have long since passed. This is an interesting look into a relationship between two young women (as if 400 years is young!) and their final decision seems inevitable, nonetheless CROSS has handled this sensitively and subtly. A lovely short play.

Oh, these poor, low level, pyramid builders! This is such a funny play, in Mr Bussers typical, brilliant style, as we see our two hapless heroes doing their best for a tyrant boss and a pharaoh whose somewhat early demise is quite an inconvenience!

So many great lines about technology which doesn't exist yet, but my favourite line: "more gods than you can shake a serpent at"

Love it!

SINCEREST CONDOLENCES is a truly hilarious, darkly funny, morbid masterpiece which will be a hoot to stage! Surely there is a nod to Monty Python in this piece, such is the control this clever undertaker has over their gullible townsfolk?
I love this play so much, please someone stage it so I can come to watch! In fact I give this my highest praise - 'I wish I had written it!' Bravo!