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Dealers ChoiceI feel its my duty to proclaim it from the rooftops: this is it, this is the play that will remind you, at the end of a year that has contained too few stand-out new-writing hits and far too many musicals, why we go to the theatre - and just how good it can get.TelegraphCloserPatrick Marbers searing follow-up to Dealers Choice establishes him as the leading playwright of his generation.Independent on SundayOne of the best plays of sexual politics in the language: it is right up there with Williamss Streetcar, Mamets Oleanna, Albees Virginia Woolf, Pinters Old Times and Hares Skylight.Sunday TimesHoward KatzAfter Dealers Choice (1995), his gripping study of self-destructive gamblers, and Closer (1997), a thrilling account of love, sex and betrayal, this third instalment of his trilogy set in contemporary London tackles the biggest themes of all - life, death, God and the human soul. Its great to see a contemporary dramatist wrestling with such material.TelegraphDon Juan in SohoOne of the foremost dramatic chroniclers of modern British life. Line by line, this is the best written of all Marbers plays. You want to hang around its phrases (how often does that happen in the theatre?): hardly a minute passes without a satirical swipe, a gutsy joke.ObserverThe Red LionMarber, in this riveting new piece, uses the world of non-league, semi-pro football to explore issues of trust and loyalty and the larger division between individual ambition and the collective ethic. If big issues emerge naturally from the action, it is because Marber is writing about a world he knows intimately. Everything feels right. Guardian

iGirlStylishly, mysteriously, and with a soaring imagination, Marina Carr has upended the definition of feminism.Independent on SundayGirl on an AltarMesmerisingly compelling . . . Carrs words are a delight to hear, even at their most bleak. Bracingly good.Evening StandardAudrey or SorrowAll facets of Marina Carrs precious mineral are on display in this startling play.Irish TimesTo the LighthouseGloriously ambitious and inventive . . . Woolf and Carr are an inspired match, the Irish playwright detecting the absolute truths of Woolfs work with laser-sharp focus and mining them to their fullest effect. Irish ExaminerThis collection also includes Gilgamesh, Carrs adaptation of the ancient Sumerian epic, a bold exploration of its enduring themes of power, love, mortality and our ruinous relationship to the natural world.

All around you see us.Broken, breaking, mending,Dont pretend you cant hear us too.This anthology is testimony, resistance, a nationwide act of creative truth-telling. This is More Than One Story.For over thirty years, Cardboard Citizens has harnessed the power of theatre and storytelling to change the narrative of homelessness and poverty for individuals and society. More Than One Story is the companys first-ever anthology: a groundbreaking collection of new writing by thirty-seven emerging and established writers from across the UK with lived experience of homelessness, poverty and inequity.From sofa-surfing and street-sleeping to the rental industry, citizenship, identity and mental health, these monologues shift between imagined futures and urgent realities, encompassing resilience, hope, rage and humour, to offer a multifaceted portrait of homelessness and poverty in the UK today. Featuring original pieces from Sonali Bhattacharyya, Malorie Blackman, Chris Bush, Kayleigh Llewellyn, Michelle De Swarte, Inua Ellams, Matilda Feyiay Ibini, Debbie Hannan, Charlie Josephine, Errol McGlashan, Neetu Singh, Chris Sonnex, Joelle Taylor, Naomi Westerman, Roy Williams, alongside twenty-two new works from a national open call and a foreword by BAFTA Award-winning actor Michael Sheen.This book is unlike anything else it brings together voices and experiences of homelessness and poverty that are too often ignored, but that carry incredible power, honesty, and humanity Rory Kinnear

When Brigid gets a call from her brother Niall in the middle of the night, she knows somethings wrong. After he ends up in hospital, Niall moves in with Brigid as she helps him piece his life back together.Little Brotheris a compelling exploration of a sibling relationship set in modern-day Belfast. Eoin McAndrews darkly comic and beautifully observed new play shines a light on the crisis of care in Northern Ireland, the strength of a brother-sister bond and the unpredictable journey towards recovery. Sometimes being there for the people you love is very very very difficult.Little Brother won the 2024 Verity Bargate Award, and is premiered at Soho Theatre in 2025, in a production directed by Emma Jordan.

El presente volumen es el resultado de varios años de trabajo de la traductora, Cristina Gómez-Baggethun, y reúne cuatro dramas de Henrik Ibsen que complementan los ocho publicados en el primer volumen.En su epoca, sus obras fueron consideradas escandalosas por una sociedad dominada por los valores victorianos, al cuestionar el modelo preponderante de familia y de sociedad. No han perdido vigencia y es uno de los autores no contemporaneos mas representados en la actualidad. Ibsen influyo en otros autores de su tiempo como en los entonces jovenes Strindberg y Chejov.

Edna OBriens wonderful, wild and moving novel shocked the nation on its publication in 1960. Adapted for the stage by the author, The Country Girls, the play, is a highly theatrical and free-flowing telling of this classic coming of age story.This new edition of The Country Girls was published to coincide with its revival at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, in 2019.

You cant fight it anymore. So, you give in to your temptation.Ani is a dazzling young academic with a secret addiction to violent pornography. As her career and relationships unravel in between lectures on Paradise Lost, can she confront her uncontrollable desires?Funny, unsettling and honest, Sophie Chetin-Leuners Porn Playis premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 2025, directed by Josie Rourke and starring Ambika Mod.

I will marry whoever this slipper fits!In this spellbinding retelling of the classic folk tale, were introduced to some familiar characters: a young, neglected heroine, a wicked stepfamily, and a handsome prince in search of a wife and a missing slipper.But wait! There are also three magical dresses, a wish-giving tree, and help for Cinderella from a very unexpected sourcePacked with thrilling theatricality, delightful comedy and charming original songs, this refreshing adaptation of Cinderella was written for Chichester Festival Youth Theatre by Philip Wilson with music by Jason Carr. It was first performed in 2024 by a cast of over seventy young people. It offers rich opportunities to theatre companies looking for a flexible, family-friendly fairytale which is just the right fit.

1913. In a dark and dingy pub, standing on a table top soaked in beer and ale, John Jones - rogue and scoundrel - holds the crowd in the palm of his hands with stories of mischief and misdemeanours.But when his son falls for the daughter of the local landowner, trouble isnt far behind...Based on the notorious Welsh jailbreaker, poacher and thief nicknamed Coch Bach y Bala, and set with war looming on the horizon, Chris Ashworth-Bennions play The Red Rogue of Bala is a hilarious, fast-paced comedy that tells a story of power, community and change. It is premiered at Theatr Clwyd, Mold, in 2025.

T is the new summer hire at Cafarelli & Sons, an iconic New York butcher, but life in a messy cutting room isnt glamorous. No-nonsense boss Paula tries to keep everyone in line, but the business is struggling: when the season ends, someones for the chop.With the American dream of a better life hanging in the balance, T and her colleagues turned competitors sweat for their jobs. Alliances form, romance sparks, and loyalties shift. But how far will they go to secure their future?The Meat King! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights carves into the dark underbelly of Americas anti-immigration policies and the brutal sacrifices that drive the pursuit of prosperity. Winner of the 2024 Papatango New Writing Prize, Hannah Dorans fierce and blisteringly funny debut play is premiered at Park Theatre, London, in 2025, directed by Papatangos Artistic Director, George Turvey.

A Tamil teenager is preparing for their period party a traditional ritual meant to mark womanhood.But Krish isnt a girl. And this celebration feels more like the opening act of a never-ending performance. As expectations mount, Krish decides to take control. With help from their best friend Brenavee and a growing chosen family, Krish flips the script to throw the degendered party of their dreams.Set in 2010, in the aftermath of genocide, Period Parrrty is an ode to Tamil survival and self-determination. This is no ordinary coming-of-age story. This is a trans Tamil party. And youre invited.Period Parrrty (nominated for the Tony Craze Award) is the debut play from Gayathiri Kamalakanthan. It is premiered by Kali Theatre and Soho Theatre at Soho Theatre, London, in 2025.

1978. Holly, a young heiress, sits in a California prison awaiting trial for her role in a string of armed robberies that have captivated the nation. Her only hope? Her hotshot lawyer, Robert - who might make his name, if he can save hers.2017. Robert, now one of the most famous attorneys in America, faces a different kind of trial: the court of public opinion. In a last-ditch bid for redemption, he turns to the one former client who could help him plead his case. But will she?Katherine Moars play Ragdoll, inspired by the trial of Patty Hearst, plunges us into the psychedelic swirl of celebrity, violence, and scandal of 1970s America. It is premiered at Jermyn Street Theatre, London, in 2025.

I am remembering something and becoming something all at once.In a last-ditch attempt to be happy and sane, Bryony uproots her life to go and live with her young son in a tumbledown cottage in the wilderness. Bryony Kimmingss play Bog Witch is about being the least likely eco-convert, the last person to let go of their capitalist trappings. It explores what happens when ordering things online, drinking booze and coffee, and stuffing your face with Deliveroo no longer brings happiness. Have we been disconnected from our ecosystems for too long? This is the story not of dropping out but of plugging back in, and one that changes absolutely everything.A spellbinding play by an acclaimed artist renowned for her tearjerking and hilarious autobiographical theatre creations, Bog Witch was premiered at Soho Theatre Walthamstow in 2025, co-produced by Avalon and Tellus Studio, and co-directed by Kimmings and Francesca Murray-Fuentes.Kimmings is an artist of exceptional integrity, compassion, imagination and gutsGuardian

Maybe thats what cooking is, you know. Home in a pocket.Ty, Leroy and Daniel have signed up to a new Caribbean cooking group. Its led by their Occupational Therapist, Naomi, who really needs it to go well. Believing in the healing power of food, Naomi is brimming with plans to evoke memories of Sunday dinners at home with family, to get the men to talk, share and create something special.But when youre locked in a secure hospital, too much food for thought can be a bad thing.Each Sunday the hospital is transformed with the smells and flavours of home, and together the four embark on a challenging journey of self-discovery where its not just the pans that threaten to boil over. As the heat in the kitchen rises, the group is forced to reckon with uncomfortable truths not only about who they really are, but also to face what they did that led them to become trapped within the system.The funny and affecting debut play by Sophia Griffin, After Sunday is a searing examination of the intertwining lives of four people as they fight to find hope for a better future. Premiered at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, and the Bush Theatre, London, in 2025.

They say that, when you start getting older. Anything you wanna be able to do, keep doing it often cos youll never get it back. I thought they meant touching your toes or running 5K, I didnt think they meant getting on trams.Ian has gone out less since he became a widower. In fact, he hasnt gone out at all, and his relationship with his daughter Lauren is suffering. But when charity volunteer Raz finds Ian in the garden wearing his late wifes dress, an unlikely friendship develops. Before long, Ian finds himself back in the local working mens club, preparing to give the performance of his life.Going Out Out is an infectiously story about music, love and the courage it takes to cope with grief. It opened at HOME, Manchester, in October 2025.

No it was ordinary, it was all ordinary, the whole morning was ordinary. We had breakfast and we said goodbye.A teenage boy goes missing. Time fractures. His mother will never give up hope.Nick Paynes startling portrait of faith, grief and family opened at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in October 2025.

As a boy, you would never leave me alone. You were always bringing me things. Drawings, or dead animals . . . Larry is an acclaimed television celebrity, but his life and career are rapidly unravelling. Forced to unpick his past and confront his future, he is met by his troubled twin brother, his domineering mother and his dangerously unpredictable former lover, the famous actress Marianne Barre.A lush and unsettling tale of love and Hollywood, Small Hotel opened at Theatre Royal Bath in October 2025.

Una obra que merece ser colocada en un segundo lugar de excelencia después de El Quijote, ahora en una nueva edición accesible avalada por la Real Academia Española.Escritos con un lenguaje popular y agudo, los Entremeses retratan escenas de la vida cotidiana llenas de humor, satira y critica social. Cervantes se burla de los vicios y defectos humanos como la avaricia, la hipocresia, el engaño y la falsa honra. Los protagonistas son personajes del pueblo llano, picaros, engañadores, mujeres astutas y maridos celosos, que reflejan con ironia los problemas sociales y morales de la epoca.A traves de situaciones absurdas y dialogos ingeniosos, Cervantes demuestra su maestria en el teatro breve y su vision critica del mundo. Aunque no tuvieron tanto exito en su tiempo como sus novelas, hoy se valoran por su riqueza literaria y su frescura escenica.

Macbethocupa uma posição central na dramaturgia de William Shakespeare. Um clássico que segue atraindo leitores pelas inúmeras camadas interpretativas das facetas obscuras da humanidade.Um trio de br