Nick Hern Books
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Nick Hern Books
@nickhernbooks.bsky.social
Theatre publishers and performing rights agents - bringing you top drama by today’s most exciting writers, plus books to support your own work and career.
'Refreshingly original, imaginatively crafted... Doran has a glittering career ahead'
★★★★★ London Theatre 1

The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights by NHB author Hannah Doran is on Park Theatre, London.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: nickhernbooks.co.uk/meat-kings
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
It's here – More Than One Story: An Anthology of Monologues on Homelessness and Poverty from Cardboard Citizens.

A groundbreaking collection of new monologues from writers across the UK with lived experience of homelessness, poverty and inequity.

Buy now: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/more-than-on...
November 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
'Beautiful and joyful... a triumph'
★★★★★ A Young(ish) Perspective

'Revolutionary'
★★★★★ Theatre & Tonic

Period Parrrty by NHB author Gayathiri Kamalakanthan is now on @sohotheatre.bsky.social.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: nickhernbooks.co.uk/period-parrrty
November 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
'A tender portrait of care, exhaustion and love filled with dark humour'
★★★★ Everything Theatre

Winner of the Verity Bargate Award, Little Brother by NHB author Eoin McAndrew is on @sohotheatre.bsky.social.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/little-brother
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
As October draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back at the eleven fantastic plays we’ve published this month!

Learn more about them – along with the rest of our recent publications – on our website: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/new-titles
October 31, 2025 at 9:50 AM
'An impressively brave piece of work' Irish Times

'A brilliant piece of writing… not to be missed' The Arts Review

BÁN by NHB author Carys D. Coburn is on @abbeytheatre.bsky.social.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/ban-and-abse...
October 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
'Powerful... as emotionally striking as it is socially resonant'
★★★★★ WhatsOnStage

After Sunday by NHB author Sophia Griffin is now on at @belgradetheatre.bsky.social before moving to @bushtheatre.bsky.social

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: nickhernbooks.co.uk/after-sunday
October 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
'Riveting... Moar's dialogue is so deft and sparkling, you could listen on and on'
★★★★ Guardian

Ragdoll by NHB author Katherine Moar is now on @jstheatre.bsky.social.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: nickhernbooks.co.uk/ragdoll
October 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
'Haunting and hilarious'
★★★★ Guardian

'Wildly entertaining'
★★★★ WhatsOnStage

Bog Witch by NHB author Bryony Kimmings is now on @sohotheatre.bsky.social Walthamstow.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: nickhernbooks.co.uk/bog-witch
October 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
'Gut-punching... a crash course in the reality of motherhood... complex and wonderfully considered'
★★★★★ Guardian

(the) Woman by NHB author Jane Upton is now on @parktheatrelondon.bsky.social.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: nickhernbooks.co.uk/the-woman
October 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
'Irresistible'
★★★★★ WhatsOnStage

'An absolute hoot'
★★★★★ The Spy in The Stalls

Charley's Aunt adapted by NHB author Rob Madge is now @watermilltheatre.bsky.social.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/charleys-aunt
October 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
'Elegant and bittersweet'
★★★★ The Standard

'Compelling and truthful... remarkably poised'
★★★★ WhatsOnStage

Mary Page Marlowe by NHB author Tracy Letts is now on @oldvictheatre.bsky.social.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/mary-page-ma...
October 14, 2025 at 9:07 AM
'Poignant, honest and affecting'
★★★★ The Stage

'Beautifully written'
★★★★ Broadway World

Lifers by NHB author Evan Placey is now on at Southwark Playhouse Borough, London.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: nickhernbooks.co.uk/lifers
October 13, 2025 at 8:57 AM
'Rich, intimate, and artful'
★★★★★ Reviews Hub

'Totally captivating'
★★★★ The Times

Ohio by NHB authors The Bengsons is now on at the Young Vic, London.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: nickhernbooks.co.uk/ohio
October 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Join us in celebrating brilliant Black playwrights this #BlackHistoryMonth.

Get 30% off of dozens of top plays by many of today's most exciting theatre-makers in our hand-picked selection. Use code BHM30 until the end of October: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/celebrating-...
October 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
'Ingenious'
★★★★ The Times

'Authentic and incredibly moving'
★★★★ Guardian

Lost Atoms by NHB author Anna Jordan is now touring the UK, produced by Frantic Assembly.

Get your playscript copy at venues on tour or online: nickhernbooks.co.uk/lost-atoms
October 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM
'Riotously funny... writing of the highest quality'
★★★★★ WhatsOnStage

'Incredibly clever'
★★★★★ Theatre & Tonic

Emma by NHB author Ava Pickett is now on
@rosetheatre2008.bsky.social.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: nickhernbooks.co.uk/emma
October 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
'The coolest show in the West End'
★★★★★ City AM

Clarkston by NHB author Samuel D. Hunter is now on at Trafalgar Theatre in London's West End starring Joe Locke, Ruaridh Mollica and Sophie Melville.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: nickhernbooks.co.uk/clarkston
October 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
September may have come and gone, but the four brilliant plays we’ve published this month are here to stay!

Learn more about them – along with the rest of our recent publications – on our website: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/new-titles
October 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Reposted by Nick Hern Books
BOOK REVIEW: A Year of Creative Thinking - 366 Daily Inspirations for Writers & Artists (Jessica Swale) @nickhernbooks.bsky.social

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"A perfect treat for any creative person in your life"

#AYearOfCreativeThinking
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A Year of Creative Thinking
Some people’s new year’s resolution is to stop smoking, cut down on caffeine, lose weight; all excellent choices, with a view to living a healthier life – for as long as the resol…
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September 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Our current OBSESSION: this stunning bronze foil cover!

A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale will supercharge your imagination and boost your creativity with daily creative exercises.

Pre-order your signed copy now exclusively via our website:
www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/a-year-of-cr...
September 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
'Emotionally resonant... a triumph'
★★★★ All That Dazzles

'Timely'
★★★★ Reviews Hub

The Party Girls by NHB author Amy Rosenthal is now touring, after premiering @marlowetheatre.bsky.social.

Get your playscript copy at venues on tour or online: nickhernbooks.co.uk/the-party-gi...
September 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
'Incredibly powerful'
★★★★★ WhatsOnStage

'Witty and timely'
★★★★ Guardian

The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse by NHB author Caroline Bird is now on @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/the-last-sta...
September 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
'Seductively clever... enormous fun'
★★★★ Evening Standard

Born With Teeth by NHB author @lizduffyadams.bsky.social is now on at Wyndham's Theatre in London's West End, starring Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: nickhernbooks.co.uk/born-with-te...
September 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
'Thought-provoking... unmissable'
★★★★★ Radio Times

'Brilliantly tense and emotive'
★★★★ Independent

Inter Alia by NHB author Suzie Miller is on the National Theatre, London.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/inter-alia
September 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM