About me

Playwright | Screenwriter | Storyteller

Passionate about exploring underrepresented voices, dispelling stereotypes, and delving into the nuance of human behaviour, I focus on narratives that highlight the resilience and complexity of the human spirit.

My work spans stage, screen, and radio, including an adaptation for local radio, a period drama pilot currently with a well known talent team, and a short film in post-production. I am especially drawn to stories that redefine the relationships between women and challenge societal misconceptions, with themes rooted in working-class identity and lived experience.

I thrive in collaborative spaces and enjoy supporting fellow writers, whether through teaching screenwriting or adjudicating plays. For me, storytelling is about connection, community, and authenticity.

My Plays

P O R T


Synopsis:

POLLY (late 40s) and her younger brother, DAVID (mid 40s), return to their childhood holiday home following the death of their parents to find new builds have ruined the view. Faced with the task of packing up decades of memories, they unwittingly unpack the past. With Polly desperate to sell up and move on and David keen to hold on to what matters the most, tensions rise when they jostle over the difference between the view and a perspective and that even though they grew up together their expe


Number of Characters: 2


Minimum Number of Actors Required: 2


Length (in Pages): 45


Location: Seaside Flat


Key Words: sea, siblings, family, love, relationship, drama, and parents


Has the Play Been Produced? No


Are the Rights Available? Yes


Has the Play Been Published? No


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Helen Tompson
@ helentompson

Location

Nr Taunton, Somerset

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