A festival of new short plays by local writers.
Discover a vibrant showcase of original storytelling at the Barn Theatre’s inaugural Festival of New Short Plays in the intimate Barn Studio. This exciting biennial event, a first for the Barn, brings together 12 beautiful new works by local writers, blending the voices of emerging talents with award-winning professionals. Directed by Danny Swanson and Rob Graham, this festival promises a dynamic mix of comedy, drama, and music, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
The Plays
Each evening features six short plays, carefully curated for their diverse styles, themes, and tones. From poignant dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies and even a musical, these bite-sized stories deliver big impact without overstaying their welcome. With such variety, each night offers a fresh theatrical experience, leaving audiences eager for more. The lineup includes:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday matinee
Benching by Matt Adie
Face Time by Chris Gill
Ruby Tuesday by Mary Portalska
Green Screen by Jack Swanson
New Cat by Deborah Heath
Cosy by Glyn Maxwell
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday evening
The Girl with the Red Balloon by Lou Wallace
The Stick by Doug Brooker
Cambridge Blue by Steve Thompson
Third Carriage from the End by George Curry
Loaf by Nicole Moody
Pudding & Pie by Bill Masters
To see all 12, you will need to book 2 nights.
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At the Barn we are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination in all its forms. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment for all members of the cast and creative team, regardless of their race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity and will work to prevent any form of discrimination or harassment within our organisation.
Short and Sweet
The plays have no specific diversity message within their narrative although one contains themes which some may find uncomfortable. The plays can, and have been cast with complete neutrality on race/ethnicity. Parts of their stories lend themselves to gender and age specificity in certain roles but this is open to artistic judgement which has permitted maximum flexibility in achieving the most diverse cast possible.
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