About me

My name is Kari Hall, I'm a Queer Working Class playwright from Scotland based in London. I am currently studying MA Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media at Central School of Speech and Drama. I also took part in the Playwright's Studio Scotland Mentorship Scheme in 2024. I am also the Co-Artistic Director and founder of Sláinte! Theatre, an Irish and Scottish New Writing theatre company which focuses on amplifying the voices of Celtic Artists in London.

My Plays

Shepherd's Warning


Synopsis:

SHEPHERD’S WARNING explores identity, class, broken families, and how - when life as we know it comes to an end - we’re forced to choose what really matters. Cassie, Bethany and David are estranged siblings who were separated by the foster care system in Scotland. But, after the sudden passing of their mother, they’re thrown back into each other’s juxtaposing worlds. Whilst they are making up for lost time, the climate clock is ticking faster than ever. Can the siblings reconcile before it’s too late?


Number of Characters: 5


Minimum Number of Actors Required: 4


Length (in Pages): 92


Location: Scotland


Key Words: dark comedy, dystopian, enviromental, climate change, working class, foster care, young people, family


Has the Play Been Produced? Yes


Are the Rights Available? Yes


Has the Play Been Published? No


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Reviews:

“Shepherd’s Warning covers a lot of heavy themes, all with an excellent Scottish wit and humour. The play has a very complex and winding plot line, ensuring the audience never knows what is going to happen next. The dialogue is well written, fast paced and drops in just enough humour to keep the audience locked in. 
The performances across the board were very strong. Kari Hall’s, Cassie, was feisty, fiery and impassioned, and they had a real presence and tenacity to their performance.”

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