Recommended by Christopher Plumridge

Ooh... clever. So much going in here in such a brief conversation on the stairs. Then, half way through, a twist I did not see coming which turns this little story, (or beginning of a longer story) into a darker tale. I also love the simplistic formatting. Very good!

Oh my word this is brilliant and hilarious! Two boys sitting, patiently waiting to see if Santa will call in on Christmas night. Of course he does because these boys are on the nice list and they prove their worth in the most beautiful way.

But just as the big man arrives so does Godzilla, then all hell kicks off! I love how Santa reacts, his filthy language must be a shock to these boys!

This has to be the funniest Christmas play I've ever read!!

ALL IS CALM starts as a gentle meet up of two close friends which gradually turns into a dance, a dance of will they/won't they - should they/shouldn't they. Once again, this playwright is a master of close, realistic believable dialogue, any audience will buy into these friends and probably like me will wish they'd see the obvious and get together!

Is this a sign of the times (where poop jokes are no longer acceptable) or is Lou simply trying to bring a smile to a smart ass kid? A great little monologue

The title of this play alone warrants a recommendation, the play that follows is a clever, slick, festive noir. It's as dark as the winter nights in Lapland, with a surprisingly seedy underbelly you wouldn't expect Santa to be caught up in. Will our hero find out who dropped the shelf on the elf? Read this play to find out, even better, watch it. Brilliant!

This monologue, or maybe mini-rant, is spot on!

If you need any help in filling in these recommendations, which I often do, I suggest you ask the Rec-Master, Mr Sickles!

Bringing Noir into Christmas is a Christmas present for me! With dark winter nights in Lapland, you can understand how tough it can be for Mr Claus and Co, but deep down the big guy still has a heart. Tis the season to be noir.....
Also.... Who or Whom - brilliant!

Rachel is a master of creating believable, awkward situations and this is another fine example. A first date, which doesn't start so smooth soon turns into a debate about the merits of Christmas films. This sums up why my wife and I rarely watch a film together. Then the curveball at the end takes you by surprise. Great!
BTW.... Die Hard IS.

The wonderful Tiny_Theatre couple bought Lee's great play to life, as we see Santa uphold his promise to a little girl. Ok, he might be 70 years late, but we can forgive him that, surely? And surely Kari will be pleased to him after all theses years.... surely?
A wonderful, dark play!

Take one mad scientist, one alchemist traveller, a dark and stormy night in a castle, and you have hilarious perfection! Lots of fun to be had with characterisation, set and lights, in all this is a lot of silly, clever fun! Mwha ha ha!