About me

I am Executive Director of Olivier Award-winning Papatango, author of The Watch House, adapted from Robert Westall's classic novel and published by Bloomsbury, and co-author of Being A Playwright: A Career Guide For Writers, published by Nick Hern Books. My productions have won many awards and I was named in The Stage 25.

The Watch House toured to 13 theatres from 2023-24, achieving the four biggest selling houses in Papatango's history and earning extra shows due to demand.

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My Plays

The Watch House


Synopsis:

An adaptation of Carnegie Medal-winner Robert Westall's classic ghost story. Anne, a teenager struggling with her parents' divorce, uncovers old secrets in a haunted coastguard station. Toured to 13 venues from 2023-24 with many sold-out shows. Cast size ranges from 3 actors with some doubling to 6 actors playing individual roles.


Number of Characters: 7


Minimum Number of Actors Required: 3


Length (in Pages): 70


Location: Tyneside


Key Words: Young Adult, Ghost, Adventure, Family, Spooky, Funny, Northern, Tyneside, Robert Westall


Has the Play Been Produced? Yes


Are the Rights Available? Yes


Has the Play Been Published? Yes


Award nominations/wins:


Reviews:

"A smart and spooky festive treat." The Stage


Production Photos/Posters/Playtext Cover:

Play Image

Location

North-East