About me

Hello! I am a multi-award-winning writer and director known for my work on Incoming Words of War and The Wives. My writing style is often character-driven, blending drama and humour, rooted in real-life experiences, and often reflecting my upbringing in the North.
Published playwright with several works produced for the stage; I’ve also had several projects optioned, including a feature and TV pilot. My passion for storytelling is at the heart of everything I do.

My Plays

Brothers


Synopsis:

Estranged brothers, Jay and Matt, come together as one of them battles cancer, the other addiction. Fearful of their own survival, the brothers revisit their childhood and the events impacting their once unbreakable relationship.


Number of Characters: 2


Minimum Number of Actors Required: 2


Length (in Pages): 50


Location: Chemo ward


Key Words: Brothers, drama, addiction, cancer, grief


Has the Play Been Produced? Yes


Are the Rights Available? Yes


Has the Play Been Published? No


Award nominations/wins:


Reviews:

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
It’s a fantastic coming together of Drumm’s dialogue and the O’Kanes’ delivery, that will wring your heart through love, grief, fear, and joy.‘
Stage Whispers – Mark Wickett

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
‘Brothers is exceptionally fine theatre: an engaging well-written script about characters we care about deeply; skilled acting; sharp direction; and sympathetic production elements.’
Barefoot Review – Kym Clayton

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
‘Bring some tissues with you to this one because, wow, it’s a tear-jerker. Two estranged brothers are reunited through the most unfortunate of times.’
The Advertiser

Strawberry


Synopsis:

Tabitha. Tab. A feisty, confident fifteen-year-old who has been raised by a single dad, Adam. A typical teen; outspoken, messy, glued to her smartphone, listening to music and constant messaging. Out of the blue, her mother makes contact and, against Adam’s will, Tab determinedly leaves for a short stay with Helen, where her secure world is turned upside down.


Number of Characters: 3


Minimum Number of Actors Required: 3


Length (in Pages): 80


Location: Two apartments beside each other, sharing one sofa.


Key Words: coming of age, drama, teenager, parents


Has the Play Been Produced? Yes


Are the Rights Available? Yes


Has the Play Been Published? Yes


Award nominations/wins:


Reviews:

“Although there are some heavy and dark issues put forth in the play, Ms Drumm’s compassionate writing handles them with sensitivity and the moments of humour, which are nicely interspersed throughout the play, give us, the audience, a little breathing space. We laugh, cry and feel hope.”

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