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Lord Oberon, Vol 1 is a supernatural adventure about a former king's quest for power. After being betrayed and exiled to Earth, he seeks out an innocent child who is prophesied to become his ultimate...

The Last Confession (Oberon Modern Plays) A gripping thriller that goes behind the scenes at the Vatican, uncovering the bitter rivalries and unspoken crises of faith surrounding the death of Pope...

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is a thought-provoking exploration of vanity and morality. A young man's portrait serves as a symbol of his inner self, while he himself remains youthful and...

The Storm Or, the Howler (Oberon Modern Plays Wrights) A Roman comedy drawn from a lost Greek play, Plautus' The Storm is one of his most popular works. This translation brings to life the witty...

The Book of Oberon: A Practical Guide to Elizabethan Magic This lavishly illustrated grimoire is a valuable resource for those interested in magical practices from the 16th century. Transcribed and...

The Oberon Book of Modern Duologues brings together extracts from some of the finest plays of the last twenty years, showcasing the work of leading independent drama publishers. Edited by Catherine...

The Oberon Anthology of Contemporary Norwegian Plays brings together six exciting plays that showcase the breadth and vitality of Norwegian theatre's new writing scene. Translated by Neil Howard,...

Ari Marmell's fourth Mick Oberon urban fantasy novel is a gripping tale of murder and mystery. In this latest installment, Mick Oberon, a private detective with a secret, finds himself at the centre...

The Diver (Oberon Modern Plays) by Hideki Noda and Colin Teevan This innovative play weaves together ancient Japanese Tales of Genji with a Noh theatre play and a contemporary murder, exploring...

Glass Eels is a play by Nell Leyshon that explores themes of identity and belonging. First performed in 2005, it has been published in this edition.The work features a cast of characters navigating...

Inside Out by Tanika Gupta is a provocative and funny story about two teenage sisters fighting for a better future. Dying to escape their violent life, they move from dreams to betrayal with...

The Oberon Anthology of Contemporary Greek Plays brings together a diverse selection of plays from the nineties, noughties and 2010s by established and up-and-coming playwrights based in Greece.This...

The Oberon Book of Modern Monologues for Women Volume One brings together over fifty powerful speeches from some of the most important plays of the last twenty years. Edited by Catherine Weate, this...

The Oberon Book of Modern Monologues for Men Volume Two by Catherine Weate is a valuable resource for actors seeking to expand their repertoire. This collection features selected monologues from...

The Oberon Anthology of Contemporary Irish Plays 'This Is Just This. This Is Not Real. It's Just Money' This anthology brings together eight new plays by Irish playwrights, all premièred between 2006...

The Oberon Book of Modern Monologues for Women Volume Two by Catherine Weate is an invaluable resource for actors seeking to expand their repertoire. This collection features selected monologues from...

A group of young people involved in sex, drugs and petty crime meet big-time Mafiosi against the backdrop of semi-underworld Budapest today. None of the characters seems to know what he or she is...

The Colour of Justice by Richard Norton-Taylor is a dramatized reconstruction of the events surrounding the murder inquiry into Stephen Lawrence's death. This thought-provoking work examines the...

A powerful and poignant drama about the complexities of family relationships and the struggle for identity. Past her prime, Min finds herself caring for her sick mother, Balbir, as they venture out...

Dennis Kelly's Debris is an unsettling exploration of two troubled minds, delving into themes of pain, love, and loss. This intense drama follows the events leading up to a shocking act of...

A powerful and comic tale of explosive family secrets and the dead hand of a corrupt patriarchy unfolds in this gripping play. Chief (Mrs) Adeyemi's recently deceased husband has left behind an...

Telstar is a satirical comedy that tells the true story of Joe Meek, the world's first independent record producer. With phenomenal early success and a troubled soul, Meek's life was marked by bad...

A Matter of Life and Death (Oberon Modern Plays) by Tom Morris In 1945, fate intervenes in a dramatic and unexpected way. A young airman's final words to a stranger, "I love you June. You are life...

Theatre of Blood brings together seven self-regarding critics at a disused theatre in response to a mysterious invitation. However, they soon discover its gruesome purpose as Edward Lionheart, an...

A comedy of manners that remains biting and relevant today. In this masterpiece by Nikolai Gogol, corruption is rife in a small town, where the Mayor and his cronies have got away with it all. But...

A dinner party at the stylish country retreat of Freda and Robert Caplan turns into a night of revelations and secrets. A careless remark sparks off a chain of events that exposes the group's perfect...

Picasso's Women: Eight MonologuesEight monologues in which the women in Picasso's life tell their own stories. Originally produced by BBC Radio 3, these powerful performances shed new light on the...

Donna McAuliffe, a young mother, has been convicted of the murder of her two infant children. In a series of probing interviews, she, along with her mother Lynn, and others involved in the...

The Oberon Book of Modern Monologues for Men is a comprehensive collection of over fifty speeches from contemporary plays. Edited by Catherine Weate, this book brings together works by leading...

A Voyage Round My Father is an autobiographical play by John Mortimer that explores the complex relationship between a son and his father. The son's longing for his father's love and respect is a...

Beane's life has been reduced to a series of missed connections. His well-meaning sister and brother-in-law try to make time for him, but he remains elusive. Following the burglary of his apartment,...

Aeschylus' Oresteia is a powerful family drama that explores the complexities of justice and the cyclical nature of violence. Spanning several decades, this epic saga asks fundamental questions about...

Seven men come together to bake enough bread to feed their community. It's just another Sunday. As they work, their lives become intertwined in unexpected ways. A spanner is thrown into the works,...

A hot summer's night in Manchester sets the stage for a chance encounter between two strangers. As they meet in a back garden, their lives intersect with those of others above and around them. Love...

Experience the timeless works of Charles Dickens in Neil Bartlett's powerful stage adaptations. This collection brings to life Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol and Oliver Twist, three of...

The Oberon Book of Monologues for Black Actresses: Volume 1This collection features over twenty speeches by Britain's most prominent black dramatists, showcasing a wide range of themes, characters,...

A woman's past begins to flood into her present when her daughter stops talking. As she searches for answers, children start vanishing and rooms begin to cry. Loretta is forced to confront the...

The Oberon Book of Monologues for Black Actors brings together over twenty powerful speeches from Britain's most prominent black dramatists. This collection features a diverse range of themes,...

Antigone, a powerful tale of defiance and loyalty, tells the story of a young woman who refuses to accept a punishment that goes against her values. When her brother is declared a traitor and left...

Lovesong is a poignant tale of love and relationships, told from two different points in time. The story of one couple's beginning and end unfolds as their past and present selves collide.As they...

Bottleneck A vibrant coming-of-age story about becoming a man through adventures both big and small. This is Greg's extraordinary tale, one that explores how the outside world views a notorious city...

Dennis Kelly's play DNA explores the complexities of friendship, morality, and responsibility in the face of difficult choices. When a group of young friends are faced with a terrible accident, they...

Set in a dystopian future, 1984 is a powerful exploration of the dangers of totalitarianism and the loss of individual freedom. In this gripping novel, Winston Smith's thoughts are constantly...

A young boy with no empathy, who can be completely indifferent to another person's suffering, is given a new job by an inexperienced teacher. This intense battle of wills takes place in a classroom,...

A phrase echoes through the mind: "home is where the heart is". For Marnie and her brother Linus, this phrase takes on a different meaning as they arrive at a coastline eroded by time. A house falls...

The Riots by Gillian Slovo A verbatim play that builds a real-time picture of the riots as they unfolded, this book brings together astonishing stories and equally astonishing conclusions from...

The Presidential Palace drawing room holds secrets and tensions as four women wait for their man. A Western photojournalist is there to capture his portrait, accompanied by her best friend and an...

A young couple's desire for a child is complicated by the challenges of the modern world. They want to have a child for the right reasons, but what exactly are those reasons? As they navigate their...

Grounded by George Brant is a powerful play that explores the complexities of war and family life. A hot-rod fighter pilot's unexpected pregnancy forces her to re-evaluate her career and identity,...

An ordinary school day. But today, there is no going home. When the rest of the world has forgotten your existence, where do you run when the Apocalypse looms? In this provocative and darkly comic...

The story of Novecento - 1900 begins with an unexpected discovery: an abandoned baby found on board a great cruise liner at the turn of the 20th Century. As fate would have it, this child is destined...

Eisteddfod by Luke Barnes explores the idea of family and identity through the lens of traditional folklore. A bawdy new play inspired by Suffolk's rich cultural heritage, it delves into the stories...

Idol by Jamal Gerald explores the intersection of religion, pop culture and Black representation. The author reflects on their own spiritual journey, questioning traditional notions of faith and...

Richard Bean's play "Harvest" explores a wager made by Lord Primrose Agar in 1875, which would have far-reaching consequences for the tenant farmer Orlando Harrison and his family. Thirteen years...

Burgerz by Travis Alabanza is a poetic and passionate performance piece that explores the complexities of being trans. In 2016, the author was hurled with words and objects on Waterloo Bridge, an...

The Miracle A 12-year-old girl's life is turned upside down when a holy statue arrives through her bedroom floor. With the help of her best friend, Veronica sets out to use her new skills to create...

Motherland is a powerful and moving drama that shares the stories of women whose everyday lives have been touched by the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.Through their own experiences, these...

Yerma by Federico García Lorca and Simon Stone In a world where desire can become an unrelenting force, a woman's longing for a child drives her to the unthinkable. This radical new version of...

Edith Gassion, known to all as 'Piaf', continues to be remembered and revered for her exceptional voice and extraordinary life. This new version of Piaf vividly captures the glamour and squalor of...

A family's fragile existence is laid bare in this poignant play about the choices we make to care for one another. When a young stranger with blue hair moves in to support Edie, a woman struggling...

Carthage explores the complexities of care and its impact on young lives. A boy's life is pieced together from fragments, revealing a tragic sequence of events that raises questions about...

Willy Hudson's coming-of-age story is a humorous and honest exploration of identity. Locked in his bathroom during a difficult date, he grapples with the question: what does it mean to be 'bottom' -...

Fagon: Plays (Oberon Books) This collection brings together the complete plays of Jamaican-born Alfred Fagon, a leading figure in black theatre. Born at 18, Fagon's life took a dramatic turn when he...

Theatre as Witness is a collection of three testimonial plays by Yael Farber, based on the lives of the original black South African performers. This unique and powerful work explores themes of...

This collection of re-imagined stories brings Shakespeare's world to life in fresh and exciting ways. Tim Crouch's solo pieces for younger audiences offer a unique perspective on four of...

A new play about the complexities of growing up and the choices we face in life. Square Go is a raucous and hilarious collaboration between Fringe First winning writers Kieran Hurley and Gary McNair,...

After the End by Dennis Kelly A dramatic and intense story unfolds in this gripping novel. When an explosion strikes, Louise finds herself trapped with Mark, who has saved her life. With limited...

Bathsheba Doran's debut collection of plays explores the complexities of modern relationships and family dynamics. Kin examines how disparate individuals come together to form unexpected bonds, while...

A comic tale of two worlds colliding at a wedding in Baghdad. When shots are fired, it's not just a wedding that's ruined - it's a way of life. This is the story of three friends caught between their...

Sports Play by Elfriede Jelinek is a provocative exploration of the human body and emotions in sport. First produced at the Vienna Burgtheater in 1998, this postdramatic theatrical work examines our...

Daisy's life has taken an unexpected turn. She was once normal, but now she faces a new reality with a disease that no one seems to understand. Her father, Peter, is struggling to cope with the...

Burn and Rosalind: A Question of Life is a powerful and inspiring play that explores the complexities of teenage life with startling honesty. First performed at the National Theatre, this unique...

Adler & Gibb tells the story of a raid - on a house, a life, a reality and a legacy. A play by Tim Crouch, it explores form and marries it to a thrilling tale of misappropriation. The work is based...

The Preston Bill by Andy Smith is a new monologue that tells the story of a life, exploring some of the events of the last eighty years alongside everyday moments. It reflects on socio-political and...

Deep Cut is a powerful account of one family's journey through a time they thought they'd never experience. In 1995, four young soldiers died from gunshot wounds at Deepcut Barracks between 1995 and...

Chalk Farm by Kieran Hurley and AJ Taudevin is a thought-provoking exploration of love, responsibility, and community. Set against the backdrop of the 2011 English riots, this novel examines the...

Susie Salmon's life was cut short in an instant. Now, she watches as her family navigates their grief in different ways.As Susie observes from beyond the grave, she becomes desperate to help those...

Charlie has ambitions - to mess with teachers' heads, to front a gang, to ride the motorbike that blows all competition out of the water. But when Miss Fry arrives as the new music teacher, things...

The Rince Cycle by Terry Pratchett is a humorous and action-packed tale that follows the misadventures of failed wizard Rincewind as he navigates the world with his first tourist, Twoflower. Their...

Collateral Damage is a play that explores the complex and deeply divisive conflict in the Balkans. As war rages on, the lives of ordinary people are affected, leading to heated debates about right...

Mission Drift is a pioneering journey across the USA in pursuit of the soul of American capitalism. Told through original music and performance art, it features two interweaving love stories: an epic...

Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind is a provocative and unflinching portrayal of youth. First performed in 1906, this influential play has remained a powerful commentary on the challenges faced by...

Jane Eyre, a trailblazing story of one woman's fight for freedom and fulfilment, is as inspiring now as it was when first published. This bold production brings to life the spirited heroine who faces...

Emil and the Detectives is a thrilling tale of adventure and mystery. When Emil boards the train alone, he's unaware that his journey will lead to a wild chase across Berlin.After falling asleep,...

The 14th Tale by Inua Ellams is a humorous and engaging narrative that explores the author's own family history. Born into a long line of mischievous individuals, Ellams recounts his ancestors'...

Crowning Glory brings together the stories of seven women to explore the meaning of identity and beauty in today's world. This thought-provoking story is sure to make you laugh and cry.The result is...

Alex Jones's play "I'm a Minger" is a turbulent and triumphant tale of a troubled teenager. This powerful work explores themes of identity, belonging, and self-discovery in a raw and unflinching way...

A young woman's dream of independence comes true when she buys her first flat. However, her life is soon disrupted by an unexpected neighbour who lives just across the hall. Despite their...

A nostalgic portrayal of teenage life in the 1980s, "Like a Virgin" follows two friends as they navigate love, ambition and identity. With Madonna's music at their core, Angela and Mazine form a band...

David O.Selznick has just shut down production on his megabudget version of Margaret Mitchell's bestselling novel Gone with the Wind. Determined to produce a rewrite in five days, he engages the...

David conducts an office romance by e-mail. He has love at his fingertips. But a shocking admission unravels his relationship piece by chilling piece. In this ingenious drama, two individuals...

Our Class by Tadeusz Slobodzianek is a powerful exploration of history as a living entity. This play masterfully conveys the sense that the past is inextricably linked to our present, weaving...

Joe and Anna have been together for nine years, but their wedding plans are put in jeopardy when Anna starts to wonder if she's made a mistake. A new dating agency promises to find the perfect match,...

Vienna, 1900. A Jewish doctor prevents a Catholic priest from absolving a dying patient. This event sets off a chain reaction of violence and prejudice in Arthur Schnitzler's powerful play, Professor...

Iphigenia in SplottA powerful new adaptation of the enduring Greek myth, this play drives home the high price people pay for society's shortcomings.Effie's life spirals through a mess of drink, drugs...

A Lancashire mill town is abuzz with holiday excitement in Hindle Wakes. Fanny Hawthorne's return from Blackpool has sparked curiosity among her parents, but they soon discover that she's been...

Bulletproof Soul is a powerful and thought-provoking play about the complexities of doing the right thing. In a challenging situation, characters must navigate their own morals and motivations.A...

In 1887, a chance performance sets Nancy's life on a path she never could have imagined. She finds herself drawn to the thrill of the stage and the excitement of Kitty Butler, a young woman who...

Liam's life has been turned upside down. After losing his mother, he's had to move from London to Wales to live with a father he barely knows. His dad's nickname isn't given for nothing - Liam's new...

A group of six individuals gather in a North London suburb to discuss their lives and worries. Their conversation ranges from mortgages and mobile phone tariffs to love lives and holiday plans, as...