About me

An emerging playwright based in South Yorkshire whose work is grounded in time and place. Margaret is currently focused on writing for the stage and radio.

My Plays

Train Journey


Synopsis:

It’s evening when a young woman boards a train in Doncaster bound for Scunthorpe, a heavy case in tow. A local woman engages with her in conversation and discovers the dark journey the young woman has embarked upon.


Number of Characters: 2


Minimum Number of Actors Required: 2


Length (in Pages): 4


Location: Doncaster


Key Words: Love, retribution.


Has the Play Been Produced? Yes


Are the Rights Available? Yes


Has the Play Been Published? No


Award nominations/wins: Produced by Arts at the Arms as part of their Yorkshire Introducing series in 2021.


Reviews:

https://artsatthearms.com/margaret-patrick-train-journey

Waiting For Samsung


Synopsis:

When James resorts to burglary to fund a Christmas present (a bicycle) for his daughter he encounters an accident-prone Alexa who acts as his accomplice.


Number of Characters: 3


Minimum Number of Actors Required: 2


Length (in Pages): 11


Location: Doncaster


Key Words: Black mirror, comedy


Has the Play Been Produced? Yes


Are the Rights Available? Yes


Has the Play Been Published? No


Award nominations/wins: Produced by Cast in Doncaster as part of their Scratch Night in September 2023.


Reviews:

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South Yorkshire

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