Simon Vinnicombe's first play at the Finborough Theatre, "Year 10", was published by Methuen Drama and was praised by the critics. The author is a member of the Royal Court Young Writers Programme. He also adapted the fairy tales of Oscar Wilde as "Wilde Tales "which enjoyed a sell out run at the Southwark Playhouse. "Cradle Me" (2008) also premiered at the Finborough and is published by Methuen Drama. Other plays include "Make Me A Martyr", "A Night with the Apathists "and "Wisdom".