The Play Bureau

01/04/2026

Getting excited for Drama NZ Conference next week! Can't wait to get one of these babies! Hoping to see all you Drama Kaiako there!

05/11/2025

There is now a new version of "Our Country's Good" that will be the only one approved for future productions. If you wish to produce this show, you will need the version with this cover.

If you are a teacher and want a script for just for study with your class, I have 15 used copies of the original script available for $18 each. Send me an email or PM me if you want them.

02/11/2025

Someone asked my the other day what was the best play I have ever seen. I will post mine in the comments. What was yours?

28/03/2025

As the writer behind astonishing Netflix hits 'Adolescence' and 'Toxic Town', Jack Thorne’s work is all over the headlines right now. Thorne is also acclaimed as a writer of unflinching, compassionate plays – many of which are available to license through Play Bureau!

28/09/2024

Taking people at on a date with four awesome plays! Want to go on a date? Get in touch! We’ll hook you up.

26/09/2024

All packed up and headed to Drama NZ Ko Tōnui Conference! Looking forward to seeing all you kaiako there!

06/08/2024

An exciting new kiwi play. https://www.playbureau.com/catalogue?item=79366

"Beachfront Reality" by Susan Partington is set in a small, coastal community in New Zealand. It tells the story of a family who comes together for a classic Kiwi Christmas at the family bach. However, this Christmas is marred by the loss of one parent and the mental decline of the other. Two very different sisters must decide if they will keep the family bach or put it up for sale. Severe weather events threaten surrounding environment, and they have to make peace with letting go of the bach that has been in their family for generations. This is a play that explores the breakdown of the environment and the family with humour and heart.

30/07/2024

I recently checked in with Dramatists Play Service about "The Play That Goes Wrong" and they said to go ahead and put in an application and they will consider it. This is not my circus / not my monkeys - but wishing you all great success in landing this much sought after show!

26/06/2024

The Play Bureau Buzz -

Great Caesar’s Ghost! It has been six months since we have sent you any Buzz, so this is going to be a long, but hopefully worthy read. We have been incredibly busy here, which means you all have been incredibly busy. It is great to see the theatre community of Aotearoa in full swing. Below you wi...

27/04/2024

New version out and rights are available! (I have yet to order scripts, though!) Thought you might like to know. You can still do the old version if you really want, but this more up-to-date version with more modern language and fewer characters makes this a terrific option! We will get it on the site soon, but feel free to flick us a message if you are interested in the meantime.

21/02/2024

Now available to licence! https://www.playbureau.com/catalogue?item=79190