Detailing all the plays of contemporary English playwright David Storey, this study focuses on the major themes found in his work: the worlds of madness, work and the family. Storey’s developing technique as a dramatist is closely examined and attention is given to his experimental concerns. In addition, Liebman identifies relationships between Storey’s fiction and his drama, highlighting how similar themes and characters appear in both his novels and his plays. The study also includes discussion of contemporary thinking on Storey by scholars, critics and theatre professionals.