2026 Season:

Howick Little Plays

Directed by Vic Leilua, Carolyn Loader & Beate Wiebel

Season: 25 - 28 March, 8pm
Matinees: 28 March, 2pm

Big stories in small packages

Small in size, big on imagination. Howick Little Plays is back with eight new one-act stories served in a single evening. Across the night, you’ll encounter quick-fire comedies, sly romances, edge-of-your-seat mysteries, and even a few philosophical curveballs. Each play offers its own world that is snappy, self-contained, and packed with wit, intrigue, or heartfelt insight. Together they create a lively and unpredictable mix that celebrates the art of short-form theatre. Whether you’re after laughter, suspense, or a fresh perspective, this is a showcase of writing and performance at its most agile and inventive. Bring friends, settle in, and enjoy a season where every piece promises a completely different surprise and proves great storytelling doesn’t have to be long. 

Recommended for ages 14+. Contains adult themes and violence.

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Multitasking

by Christian Simonson
Directed by Vic Leilua
Two strangers discover they’ve been booked for the same interview and the reason is more intriguing than either expects.

The Voice Over

by Doc Watson
by Beate Wiebel
A woman’s quiet pint is interrupted by a smooth-talking stranger whose presence grows unnervingly close.

Killing Time

by Keith Johnson
Directed by Vic Leilua
A hitman’s plans go sideways on a lonely clifftop when his target isn’t what he anticipated.

True to You

by Nicky Denovan
Directed by Carolyn Loader
Dating hopefuls Richard and Jane search for romance… but could be meeting their match or their nemesis. 

It’s All in the Mind

by Richard Layton
Directed by Carolyn Loader
A stage hypnotist’s act spirals out of control after one tiny oversight, and no one’s sure who’s to blame.

Dead Cert Society

by Tracey Morley
Directed by Beate Wiebel
Two elderly friends meet again at yet another wake. However, it soon becomes clear they temper their grief in an unusual fashion.

Brought to Books

by Lou Treleaven
Directed by Carolyn Loader
An undercover cop makes an odd request of a book dealer, while a sergeant listens in, headset poised.

The Lady and the Tyger

by Trace Crawford
Directed by Vic Leilua
A man reading poetry meets a mysterious woman whose questions unlock the hidden heart of William Blake’s verse.