Recommended by Christopher Plumridge

The fact that there are plays about school shootings is heartbreaking. Paul depicts one mother as she tries to clear up after all the food the well wishing neighbours have donated, a true yet surreal backdrop to the horror which she has had to endure and the grief which follows. Very moving.

So much back story told so vividly in such a short monologue. This is a stunning monologue because although this man's sin is terrible you can't help but understand why he did it, and you back him.
Also I'm in awe of those who keep their faith, not just in their god but also in humanity, after such awful abuse in the ones they should trust.

What better setting than waiting outside your house for the 4th July fireworks, for this beautiful two hander Michael has treated us to. Tony and Gabe's conversation is natural yet strained and you can't help feel for them both as they look into the next step in their young lives. A lovely short play.

Oh poor AJ really gets what's coming to him, in the back of his taxi of all places. As the 'not so grim' reaper brings in his family and faces from the past AJ can only sit back and listen. The reaper is a wonderful character and I would love to see this staged! Great Halloween fun!

Pre wedding nerves are something most married couples will have surely experienced, and quite possibly some had this very fear that holds poor Bonnie back. Que big Sis to come in to try to rescue the situation. This is such a beautiful 2 hander which left me smiling broadly, read it for yourself to see if Bonnie gives her groom a similar smile. I love it!

FOUR PLAY is a wonderfully titled, will they won't they, naughty dance of a play! I love the interaction between Train and Plume in thier immoral conversation, only for the tables to be turned when they see what their respective partners are up to! Clever and very unique, I love it!

I love this Zombie Barbie doll so much, with such a healthy dose of sarcasm running throughout this hilarious monologue. Seldom have I laughed out loud just by reading the very first line! I'm still not sure how a doll became a Zombie, but, (guttural gargle burp) do I f**king care? Brilliant!

Ah Zombie dad has arrived on the scene determined to be todays hero! Brilliant and funny in equal measure. I hope there will be more Zombie monologues from this talented writer, I for one cannot get enough!

No one can write a Zombie play as well as Jacquelyn! Having read her brilliant play, THE ROT (which you must read!) I can't help thinking this is a wonderful spin off! If we ever get over run with zombies in the future I will be reminded that they were once people too and deserve respect. I love this and what a fun, unexpected final line! Wonderful!

I was compelled to read this play by the very skillful playwright John Mabey, given the amount of awards and productions it's rightfully recieved. John describes to us a tale of complicated hope as well as complicated grief and complicated emotions. This is truly an excellent, compelling and moving play, all that with just three, albeit complex, characters. Excellent.