About me
Following a successful career in IT, I decided to follow my dream and become a playwright. I have written several short plays, adapted a novel and written two original full-length plays. I am working on a new play about the art collector Peggy Guggenheim.
- Brighton Fringe 2019: Adaptation of the controversial 1980’s gay coming-of-age novel, “The Milkman’s on His Way” at The Old Courtroom Theatre, Brighton: May 2019
- ATG Premieres Season: “Turning the Screw” at The Studio, New Wimbledon Theatre: October 2022
- Bamber Bridge, Preston: “The Battle of Bamber Bridge” which had a public rehearsed reading on 24th June 2023 as part of the official commemoration event
- King’s Head Theatre, Islington: “Turning the Screw” as part of the theatre’s inaugural season: Feb 2024
- Brighton Fringe 2019: Adaptation of the controversial 1980’s gay coming-of-age novel, “The Milkman’s on His Way” at The Old Courtroom Theatre, Brighton: May 2019
- ATG Premieres Season: “Turning the Screw” at The Studio, New Wimbledon Theatre: October 2022
- Bamber Bridge, Preston: “The Battle of Bamber Bridge” which had a public rehearsed reading on 24th June 2023 as part of the official commemoration event
- King’s Head Theatre, Islington: “Turning the Screw” as part of the theatre’s inaugural season: Feb 2024
The Reviews Hub **** “Both the writing and direction are very sympathetic to the subject matter. Nothing seems sensational or voyeuristic”
The Spy in the Stalls **** “a play of startling thematic relevance to today”
London Pub Theatres **** “fascinating drama raising many questions”
Ham & High **** “both cast and script are magnificent at untangling difficult questions of power imbalance… getting the tone and emphasis absolutely right”
The Stage *** “a fascinating study of the balance of power”
The Times *** “a tantalising look at Benjamin Britten”
My Plays
"The Milkman's on His Way"
Synopsis:
Adaptation of the controversial 1980’s gay coming-of-age novel, “The Milkman’s on His Way”. Set in a small town in Cornwall, Ewan struggles to accept his sexuality.
Number of Characters: 16
Minimum Number of Actors Required: 7
Length (in Pages): 79
Location: Bude, Cornwall & London
Key Words: LGBTQIA+ YA
Has the Play Been Produced? Yes
Are the Rights Available? Yes
Has the Play Been Published? No
Award nominations/wins:
Reviews:
LatestBrighton ***** "...movingly unmissable theatre”
RemoteGoat ***** "magnificent adaptation of gay classic”
TheatreReviews **** "...deserves to be a permanent part of the British Theatre landscape”
FringeReview: "As a storytelling adaptation it couldn’t be bettered...this is a must see."
