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Free play scripts, checked and ready to perform in the UK

Classic plays that are out of copyright, laid out for rehearsal, with cast sizes, running times and a clear rights check on every one. No licence, no fee.

Up to 6 actors Under 45 minutes Full-length plays More women than men

How it works

Discover

Filter by cast size, length and genre to find a play that fits your group.

Read

Perform

Put it on with no royalty to pay, and tell us about your production if you like.

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Comedy The Dear Departed Stanley Houghton 6 (3M, 3F) actors · About 30 min Drama The Daughter-in-Law D.H. Lawrence 6 (3M, 3F) actors · About 2 hrs

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Every script checked for UK rights

We check the author, any translator and the source edition before a play goes live. Each play page shows exactly what we checked.

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