Programme of Plays 2026

Each evening, after the performances, the adjudicator will give a public adjudication on each of the plays.

This programme may be subject to change without notice.

Monday 18th May 7.30pm

Marlborough Science Academy – Winners of the Welwyn Garden City Youth Drama Festival
Mephisto by James Griggs

Brightlight Theatre
The Aviary by Jamie Lakritz

Tuesday 19th May 7.30pm

Umbra Vox
Half Past Twelve by James Griggs

Woodhouse Players
Famous Last Words by Dave Paine

Barn Theatre Club
Benching by Matt Adie

Wednesday 20th May 7.30pm

Company of Players
Village Wooing by George Bernard Shaw

Runnymede Drama Group
Rock Paper Scissors by Caroline Ross Tajasque

Thursday 21st May 7.30pm

Remote Engagement
The 7:55 Bus by Ben Sheldrick

Theatre in the Square
London Milonga by Mary Brown

Barn Theatre Club
Cabin Pressure by John Finnemore

Friday 22nd May 7.30pm

The Players’ Theatre (Wales)
A Kind of Vesuvius by Gillian Plowman

Woodhouse Players
Vintage by Lucy Kaufman

Saturday 23rd May 7pm

IMPACT
A Murder of Crows by Mike Kenny

The Ó Draighneáin Theatre Company 
What Happens When You Are Most Expecting It? by James Thornton

Award Ceremony