oneACTS 2026 festival

Worms, a knitting challenge, the gulag, fitting in, an affair, an auction, misunderstandings and identity, are the subjects of this year's cornerHOUSE oneACTS festival, a celebration of original playwriting.Expect drama, comedy, mystery and mayhem, as local actors, directors, and playwrights bring eight new plays to the arts centre in Douglas Road.The festival, now in its 16th year, will see four plays performed on alternate nights from Monday, May 18 to Saturday, May 23 at 7.45pm.Tickets are 12 (10 concs).

See the full programme of plays and the dates they are being performed listed below.Monday 18th/Wednesday 20th/Friday 22nd MayAsk for Angela, written by Peter Shaw, directed by Rick RadiaBooks against Poverty, written by Ian Hey, directed by Emily KuipersThe Good Guard, written by Carole Thorpe directed by Gary LangfordWorms, written by Stephen Harding, directed by Matthew DownTuesday 19th/Thursday 21st/Saturday 23rd MayAll Brown and Chocolatey, written by Deborah Shaw, directed by George CharlieChimneys, written by Becky Mayhew, directed by Robin JohannsenScarf Race, written by Tim Harrison, directed by Graeme BlackmoreOff-Peak, written by Adriana Zakowicz directed by Elise Linwood