# Playwright Co

> Playwright Co is the discovery engine for theatre. Browse 9,000+ plays from 250+ publishers, filter by cast size, genre, and more — always free.

Playwright Co helps directors, teachers, and theatre makers find the perfect script. We don't sell plays ourselves — when you find a script you love, we send you straight to the publisher to buy it. The platform is completely free and always will be.

## Key Facts

- 9,000+ searchable plays
- 7,000+ authors
- 250+ publishers including Samuel French, Nick Hern Books, Dramatists Play Service, Methuen, and Penguin
- AI-powered search understands themes, tone, and context — not just keywords
- Filters: cast size, genre, length, age suitability, rights, cast type, region
- Community reviews from directors and teachers who've staged the plays
- Free to use, no subscription required

## Browse Plays

- [Play Finder](https://playwright.co/plays): Search and filter all plays
- [Trending Plays](https://playwright.co/trending): Most searched plays right now
- [New Plays](https://playwright.co/new): Recently added scripts
- [Deals](https://playwright.co/deals): Current offers and promotions
- [Collections](https://playwright.co/collections): Curated collections by theme and topic

## Browse by Category

- [Genres](https://playwright.co/genres): Comedy, drama, musicals, murder mystery, LGBTQ, black history, and more
- [Authors](https://playwright.co/authors): 7,000+ playwrights from household names to emerging voices
- [Publishers](https://playwright.co/publishers): 250+ theatre publishers
- [Regions](https://playwright.co/regions): British plays, American plays, and more
- [Platforms](https://playwright.co/platforms): Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play

## Jobs

- [Theatre Jobs](https://playwright.co/jobs): Job listings in theatre and the performing arts

## Blog

- [Stage Notes](https://playwright.co/blog): Practical advice for directors, teachers, and producers — from picking the right script to planning your season

## Company

- [About](https://playwright.co/about): Our story and mission
- [Contact](https://playwright.co/contact): Get in touch
- [Sustainability](https://playwright.co/sustainability): Our environmental and ethical commitments
- [Accessibility](https://playwright.co/accessibility): Accessibility statement
- [Terms](https://playwright.co/terms): Terms of service
- [Privacy Policy](https://playwright.co/privacy-policy): Privacy policy
- [Publish with Us](https://playwright.co/publish): Get your plays discovered on Playwright Co