MORE SCRIPTS
All of my other unpublished scripts (except Of Mice and Men) are available to read/produce on request, from The Fisherman and his Soul, 2005, (above, for three actors) to The Woodlanders, 1991, (below, for at least ten actors). I'll let the reviews do the rest of the talking.
All of my other unpublished scripts (except Of Mice and Men) are available to read/produce on request, from The Fisherman and his Soul, 2005, (above, for three actors) to The Woodlanders, 1991, (below, for at least ten actors). I'll let the reviews do the rest of the talking.
The Woodlanders, from Thomas Hardy's novel. originally for outdoor promenade performance, as here,
The Woodlanders
Adapted from the novel by Thomas Hardy.
A large, mixed cast, with some doubling. E.g. 6 males and 5 females.
"...the performances are as intricately detailed, and as powered, as in a cosy auditorium...a stroll back through time into another, earthier world. You'll be enchanted."
Robin Thornber - The Guardian
Originally for open-air promenade performance, there is no reason that the adaptation should not work in other stagings.
Adapted from the novel by Thomas Hardy.
A large, mixed cast, with some doubling. E.g. 6 males and 5 females.
"...the performances are as intricately detailed, and as powered, as in a cosy auditorium...a stroll back through time into another, earthier world. You'll be enchanted."
Robin Thornber - The Guardian
Originally for open-air promenade performance, there is no reason that the adaptation should not work in other stagings.
The Woodlanders. Myself, front centre, with the original 1991 cast, by Hebden Water, West Yorkshire.
The Wonderland Adventures of ALICE - with The Library Theatre Co. The end of the play, after the trial scene.
The Wonderland Adventures of ALICE
“…two and a half hours of pure magic.” Clare Stephenson – City Life
“…an enchanting spectacle.” - David Stuckey – Liverpool Daily Post
“Go on, take the kids!” - Robin Thornber – The Guardian
Another large, mixed cast piece, adapted from Lewis Carrol's celebrated story. Commissioned, originally, by The Library Theatre Co. Manchester and performed in Heaton Park, as part of the CIty of Drama celebrations in 1994. It was later produced by the London Bubble, on a tour of London parks, as well as with my own company, Midsommer Actors. A minimum of around eight actor-musicians, with much doubling, makes it ideal for a large cast.
“…two and a half hours of pure magic.” Clare Stephenson – City Life
“…an enchanting spectacle.” - David Stuckey – Liverpool Daily Post
“Go on, take the kids!” - Robin Thornber – The Guardian
Another large, mixed cast piece, adapted from Lewis Carrol's celebrated story. Commissioned, originally, by The Library Theatre Co. Manchester and performed in Heaton Park, as part of the CIty of Drama celebrations in 1994. It was later produced by the London Bubble, on a tour of London parks, as well as with my own company, Midsommer Actors. A minimum of around eight actor-musicians, with much doubling, makes it ideal for a large cast.
Two moments from The Fisherman and his Soul, 2005.
The Fisherman and his Soul
"…a hauntingly beautiful adaptation." Kevin Berry - The Stage.
"…an affecting production....gripping performance…"
Emma Unsworth - City Life.
Adapted from the haunting short story by Oscar WIlde, this play is rich in language and ideas yet with very minimul staging, (as you can see in the photographs). It calls for just three actors, one to play The Fisherman, one to play The Soul (who doubles as The Priest at the start and end of the story) and one to play The Mermaid and a few other female roles such as The Witch. So a cast size of 4, 5 or 6 is also possible. As a first step, read a copy of the story, which you will find highly rewarding, in any case. My adaptation uses much of its text, necessarily expanded to create the dramatic action. It toured twice with my company, Found Theatre, in 2005/6 supported by funding from Arts Council England.
"…a hauntingly beautiful adaptation." Kevin Berry - The Stage.
"…an affecting production....gripping performance…"
Emma Unsworth - City Life.
Adapted from the haunting short story by Oscar WIlde, this play is rich in language and ideas yet with very minimul staging, (as you can see in the photographs). It calls for just three actors, one to play The Fisherman, one to play The Soul (who doubles as The Priest at the start and end of the story) and one to play The Mermaid and a few other female roles such as The Witch. So a cast size of 4, 5 or 6 is also possible. As a first step, read a copy of the story, which you will find highly rewarding, in any case. My adaptation uses much of its text, necessarily expanded to create the dramatic action. It toured twice with my company, Found Theatre, in 2005/6 supported by funding from Arts Council England.
