The Kitchen (1957) - A play set in a busy restaurant kitchen that follows the lives of its multinational staff during a single workday.

Chicken Soup with Barley (1958) - Chronicles a Jewish family's journey from socialist idealism to disillusionment in London's East End from 1936 to 1956.

Roots (1959) - Explores the cultural awakening of a young farm girl in Norfolk who strives to express herself after being exposed to urban ideas.

I'm Talking About Jerusalem (1960) - Depicts a couple's attempt to establish a self-sufficient life in Norfolk during the post-war period.

Chips with Everything (1962) - Examines class relations through the experiences of RAF recruits during their basic training.

The Four Seasons (1965) - Presents four interconnected one-act plays each representing a different season and stage in a couple's relationship.

Their Very Own and Golden City (1966) - Follows an idealistic architect's struggle to maintain his principles in the face of commercial pressures.

The Friends (1970) - Centers on a group of friends gathering around a dying woman, exploring their shared past and political beliefs.

Shylock (1976) - Reinterprets Shakespeare's character through the lens of Jewish identity and anti-Semitism.

Love Letters on Blue Paper (1976) - Tells the story of a dying trade union official through letters exchanged with his wife.

Lady Othello (1987) - Examines gender roles and power through the story of a female union leader in a male-dominated workplace.

Wild Spring (1992) - Depicts the experiences of young Jewish refugees in Britain during World War II.

Denial (1997) - Addresses false memory syndrome and its impact on a family accused of abuse.

The Kitchen Musical (2000) - A musical adaptation of his earlier play exploring the tensions in a busy restaurant kitchen.

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