Floor 3 of Nottingham Central Library has a loan collection of sets of plays for adults and children. Most drama groups can borrow sets free of charge, and any library member may borrow a single copy of any play in the Playsets Collection. Click here for more information on the Nottingham Central Library - Floor 3 - Arts Library

Plays range from old favourites like Shakespeare and Shaw to works by modern writers like Alan Ayckbourn and David Mamet. If you have been invited for an audition, browse our collection of monologues and sketches to find the perfect piece. We also stock a wide selection of both traditional and modern pantomimes.

Now you can even research choices for your group from the comfort of your own home, or on our free public computers in every City library using our categorised lists of plays added to stock since 2006.

 Full length plays for mixed cast added since 2006 [91kb] 

 Plays for children added since 2006 [31kb]

 Pantomimes and family plays added since 2006 [34kb]

 Women's plays added to stock since 2006 [27kb]

 One act mixed cast plays added since 2006 [51kb]

 Plays with a religious theme added since 2006 [21kb]

 Sketches and monologues added since 2006 [23kb]

If you have a specific play you are looking for, check our online library catalogue to see if we have copies available. In some circumstances we can obtain titles which are not in our stock, so talk to us to see how we can help you.

We regularly produce a list of new plays that have been added to stock.

If you need help with your choice, wish to request a title or need any further information, please contact a librarian on Floor 3 of the Central Library on (0115) 915 2811 or email enquiryline@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

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