by David Judge

Monologues / 1m

“He’s got two dads, my lad. One’s black. That makes him black. I suppose.”Manchester, 1983. Dave loves Rod Stewart, Joanne and his Ford Capri. He’s all set for a new start. Only Joanne’s about to have someone else’s baby. Is Dave ready to become a dad even though he’s not the father? A punchy and poetic exploration of family, race, identity and love, SparkPlugis the story of a white man who becomes the adoptive father, mother and best friend of a mixed-race child, David. Inspired by autobiographical events and exploring the playwright’s background as an actor and spoken word artist, SparkPlugis a lyrical and energetic monologue that examines what family means in today’s society. Finalist for Alfred Fagon Award Best New Play of the Year 2017

by Alan Bennett

Monologues, Drama / 1m

Graham, a middle-aged bachelor, emotionally unintelligent and chronically dependent on his mother, finds life difficult enough at the best of times. When Mother meets an old flame and seems set to marry him, Graham's old insecurities rear their ugly heads again. Fate, eventually, rescues Graham and he resumes his normal life of banal muddle under his mother's amnesiac tyranny.