Books published by Nick Hern Books

An updated edition of Tanya Ronder's darkly riotous, superbly fast-talking adventure, adapted from the Booker Prize-winning novel by DBC Pierre.

A compelling literary detective story about the turbulent lives of the Bronte sisters - dramatised by Polly Teale and Shared Experience.

Chekhov 's ideas and thought's on theatre, in his own words, from his newspaper articles and letters. Brought together here for the first time these precious words provide an invaluable guide to the work of one of the world's greatest dramatists

A darkly comic drama of buried secrets and new beginnings, with three linked scenes all set in the same terraced house.

A tense and gripping drama, loaded with dark humour, about the price we pay for material possessions and the effect it has on those we love.

A timely play based on the true story of an imprisoned Nobel Laureate. On 3 April 2011, as he was boarding a flight to Taipei, the Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei was arrested at Beijing Airport. Advised merely that his travel "e;could damage state security"e;, he was escorted to a van by officials after which he disappeared for 81 days. On his release, the government claimed that his imprisonment related to tax evasion. Howard Brenton's new play is based on Ai Weiwei's account in Barnaby Martin's book Hanging Man, in which he told the story of that imprisonment - by turns surreal, hilarious, and terrifying. A portrait of the artist in extreme conditions, it is also an affirmation of the centrality of art and freedom of speech in civilised society. The play premiered at Hampstead Theatre in April 2013, in a production directed by James Macdonald. 'Moving, scary, gripping, inventive and at times laugh-out-loud funny' Telegraph 'Excellent... like a mix of Kafka and Bennett' Guardian 'Tremendously powerful' Financial Times

Six generations, twenty-three characters one very special piece of furniture. Tanya Ronder's thrilling play is an epic tale of belonging, identity and the things we pass on. Table was the first play to be staged in The Shed, a temporary venue at the National Theatre, London, to celebrate original, ambitious and unexpected theatre. It premiered in April 2013 in a production directed by Rufus Norris. 'Highly inventive and often touching' Telegraph 'Tremendous... richly textured' Guardian

Filled with Tom Wells' trademark witty and wonderful dialogue, Jumpers for Goalposts is a big-hearted romcom for the stage; a life-affirming testament to friendship and love that overflows with kindness, some sadness and a rich vein of humour and truth.

Six plays by some of the most exciting and distinctive female voices in British theatre, exploring the heartbreaking truth about the lives of women in the criminal justice system.

The true-life drama of the extraordinary bond between two identical twin girls and their struggle to find a voice.

Tender, uncompromising, haunting and lyrical, these four plays together comprise a contemporary chronicle of the lives of East London's young women.

A collection of cutting-edge plays from award-winning Irish playwright Enda Walsh, author of Penelope, The New Electric Ballroom and The Walworth Farce.

A darkly funny comedy about modern freak shows, love and cream buns. Loads of cream buns.

Laura has a secret. Joe's has been revealed. Peg's been keeping hers for years. A tender and funny tale about our secret selves, Nancy Harris's No Romance is a compelling drama about our search for connection in a fractured world.

A hospital play that follows a tangle of doctors and nurses in a busy London hospital - from the award-winning author of Tribes.

A practical guide for actors who want to work in the corporate sector, by a veteran with over 1400 corporate events to his credit.

Lucy Kirkwood's delightful version of the classic fairytale, first seen in a production devised and directed by Katie Mitchell at the National Theatre for Christmas 2010.

A sharp, hilarious behind-the-scenes glimpse of diplomacy in action, centering on England's bid for the 2018 World Cup.

A powerful, provocative play about international relations and the shifting balance of power between East and West.

The most famous and successful play by one of the 20th century's greatest writers.

First Person Shooter is a witty and prescient play about what happens when gaming and military technology collide. It follows Jenkins' award-winning play Natural Selection (2008) and will premiere at Birmingham Repertory Theatre, in 2010.

A gripping new play from Rona Munro illuminates the pioneering work and tortured life of Sergei Korolyov, chief designer and unsung hero of the USSR Soviet space programme.

An intimate, tender play about loss, hurt and rediscovery.