Jayne is newly retired and disappointed with her life. She's in danger of becoming her daughter's babysitting service, and is desperate to make a change. When she meets a handsome stranger in the park – and an opportunity to do something for herself arises – can Jayne allow herself a second chance at happiness?Matt Hartley's play The Wife of Cyncoed is a charming and open-hearted play about self-discovery later in life. It premiered at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, in 2024, an...

Tempers are fraying in the scorching heat as a rural village is overwhelmed by noise, cars and day trippers… Scratch the surface and you'll find danger bubbling away.Matt Hartley's captivating short play Idyll was first presented as an open-air production by Pentabus Theatre Company in 2021.

In The Wife of Cyncoed, Jayne is newly retired and disappointed with her life. She's in danger of becoming her daughter's babysitting service, and is desperate to make a change. When she meets a handsome stranger in the park – and an opportunity to do something for herself arises – can Jayne allow herself a second chance at happiness?This charming and open-hearted play premiered at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, in 2024, and provides gloriously entertaining opp...

'I'd rather be buried by my worse enemy than a stranger.'As the plague runs rife through London, Reverend William Mompesson arrives in Eyam, Derbyshire, to lead the parish. But Eyam is no sleepy backwater; it is a village at war with itself. The community has dissolved, and neighbour feuds with neighbour under the watchful eye of a ruthless landowner bent on maintaining his grip on the village.When the plague arrives in Eyam, the villagers...

Matt Hartley's moving, funny and charming play, Here I Belong, takes you through decades of history seen through the eyes of one village resident.It's Elsie's ninetieth birthday. Come and join us in the village hall to celebrate. There will be cake.Elsie has lived in the village for sixty years. She has seen elections, weddings, wars, people coming, people going. The village is where her daughter grew up, it's where her husband died and it's where she's going to st...

A searing thriller about paranoia, social divisions, and the creeping threat of the intruder, by the Bruntwood Prize-winning playwright.Alex has his flat. His home. He's building a life with Clare. Nothing can derail his happiness - he just wishes those kids would stop hanging round outside his house. But they're just kids, with nothing to do. They're not dangerous, right?Matt Hartley's play Microcosm was first performed at Soho Theatre, London, in May 2014.

A bittersweet and vital play that throws a spotlight on 'Generation Rent' and the lengths they will go to in order to get that first step on the property ladder.Rachel and Ben want to buy a flat in London. And so do their friends, Melanie and Sam. But what with rent, tax, student loans and bills, it's impossible to save for a deposit.So the foursome come up with a fast-track solution to the problem: live together. Sneakily split the rent and bills on a tiny one-bedroom flat...

Drawing together the work of ten leading playwrights - a mixture of established and emerging writers - this National Theatre Connections anthology is published to coincide with the 2014 festival, which takes place across the UK and finishes up at the National Theatre in London. It offers young performers between the ages of thirteen and nineteen everywhere an engaging selection of plays to perform, read or study.Each play is specifically commissioned by the National Theatre's liter...

The Making Mischief Festival features work from some of today’s most exciting playwrights who are challenging and questioning our society. The Festival runs from 24 May to 17 June from The Other Place Studio Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.THE EARTHWORKS: “The universe doesn’t care if we know how it works.”On the eve of the activation of the Large Hadron Collider, two strangers – a journalist and a scientist – share their experiences of loss and hope ...

'One of the best dramas - on television or radio - currently on offer' Radio Times'The most brilliant drama' and 'really, really well produced' Dolly AldertonTracks: ChimeraA tower block collapses in London. Hundreds are killed.Except a man standing alone on the roof, who walks out of the rubble unscathed.And things are about to get stranger, because Dr Helen...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Mastering Health Coaching: A Holistic Approach to Wellness by Elias Hartley is a comprehensive and insightful guide for both aspiring and experienced health coaches. This book offers an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted world of health coaching, covering essential topics such as the role of a health coach, foundations of wellness, behavior change theories, communication and coaching skills, nutrition and exercise guidance, stress...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Real Estate Wisdom: 100 Experts Share Their Best Advice by Elias Hartley is an essential guide for both novice and seasoned real estate investors. This comprehensive resource distills the collective wisdom of 100 industry experts, offering invaluable insights into the dynamic world of real estate.From setting investment goals and managing risks to leveraging technology and understanding global markets, this book covers every asp...