Plays of the 21st Century

There was a time when theatre was considered the best form of entertainment, and it was reserved only for the elite. But since then the world of drama has evolved so much that in today’s time, practically no one watches a play on a regular basis—maybe once or twice in lifetime. Drama in all forms is the thing of enjoyment, and hence, here is a list of the most amazing plays of the 21st century…till now.

• Venus in Fur by David Ives

Venus in Fur is a two-person play set in modern New York City. The play had its It was premiered at Broadway at the Classic Stage Company in 2010.

• Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar

Premiered in Chicago, the play is centered on sociopolitical themes such as Islamophobia and the self-identity of Muslim-American citizens.

• A Number by Caryl Churchill

Based on human cloning, the play explores the ethics of cloning, the fragility of personal identity and the conflicting claims of nature and nurture.

• The Seafarer by Conor McPherson

Amidst the familiarity of the drinking, the poker and the recriminations there is surprise in McPherson’s magical realist drama that will surely impress watchers.

• The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh

The Pillowman is a 2003 play that tells the tale of a fiction writer who is interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories.

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