Recommended by Christopher Plumridge

The tale of Rati and Rakshasa plays out beautifully above the unsuspecting couple as they fall in and out of love simultaneously for reasons they cannot understand. That is until the goddess and the evil creature come crashing through the portal.
This play is cleverly written in rhyming couplets and I'm sure with thoughtful staging and clever lighting would be a joy to watch.
Also this is a world away from this great writers usual work, so kudos for that!

Oooh what is going on here? I have my own theory. That's what is so great about horror/mysteries like this great, suspenseful short plays. Like so many other short plays, this is such a good idea it would make a great full length play.
I'm still not sure that Cooper isn't up to something....

WINE MOMS is an astute and clever play, how often do moms, and some dads I'm sure, find themselves in this situation. It's a life they love, a life they have proudly made, yet they crave some 'ME' time. This pair of moms set up a 3am wine based talk show and it's a lot of fun, yet tinged with an air of sadness. Maybe they should broadcast their show on social media, I'm sure they'd get a large following. Great!

BEAT would be such a challenging and fun performance piece for two budding actors, as it would need trust and impecable timing between them both. I love how simple this is, allowing this short play to be staged in many different ways. You can't beat it.....

Scott has painted such a sweet portrait of this fine young man, as he seeks solace in an old church, set against the sadness and anger the Elder feels, as he has to let go of the church and its innocent honey bees. This is a touching and moving play, as the two characters meet an understanding.

I read this play before realising it was set in 1925... and much of the basis of the story is still relevant now, sadly. Lee has penned a tender, heartfelt short between two people who are in a forbidden love, but the love shines through nonetheless. Very good.

I allowed myself to read one play on Christmas morning over breakfast, and boy did I choose well! DECK THE MALL is such a beautiful tale, so heartwarming! I want to say more, but I fear I will bring in a spoiler, so read this for yourself, better still stage it!

How often do we sit on a train, not knowing where to look, but can't help looking at strangers, looking into strangers and wondering what their stories are? Sometimes we take the time to stop and talk, but never enough time before the next stop. Marcia brings us a brief meeting, where secretly we're allowed to hear their thoughts and I love this idea. If only they had a few more stops to really get to talk, for I am sure they would get on just fine. A great short play with a lot to say.

Oh wow! The sexual tension builds as fast, as intense, as powerfully as the hurricane that's about to hit Paiges home! There is no time to talk, yet they do, in great detail in order for there to be some love, in order to....
But do they in time? Or do they have to flee the impending storm. This is very clever, unique, I love it! Aly at her best!

Awww! If only all monsters were as sweet as Mothman and Jersey Devil! Read this, find out for yourself if they find themselves a human in the most unexpected place...
And I would LOVE to see Jersey Devil play Wonderwall on his guitar! Great fun!