Monday 12 December 2011

What you might have missed! She Writes on 7 December

The second She Writes on 7 December was well attended and we showcased a wide range of plays. We were once again treated to a meal with a variety of courses...

This is what our audience said:

"The actors were superb, all characters created were unique and suited to the plays. FAB!!!"
"...some fantastic plays and acting!"

"...a marvelous selection of work..."

STARTERS

'At the beginning' - Anna Farnworth, Amy Flight and Sue Blakesley
'At the beginning' by SM Jenkin, told a story with a sci-fi twist. Two aliens living on earth invite a damaged nurse around for tea. Little does the nurse expect that she's the main course... Watch it now!

Neil Sutcliffe and Sue Blakesley in 'Starter'
'Starter' by Julia Pascal told the story of an older tutor and her younger student. His grammer is all wrong though, so will they kiss? Watch it now!

MAINS

Anna Farnworth in 'And so to the main course'
'And so the the main course' by Clare Shaw tells a funny and dark story about a woman who takes revenge on an overpowering husband. Watch it now!

Sadie Hurley and Chris Green in 'Elephant'
 'Elephant' by Natalie Savage, tells the story of an elephant in the room, when two advertising execs finally face up to what happened at the staff Christmas party... (This piece contains strong language)  Watch it now!

Sam Pearson, Chyna Graham, Chris Green (front) and Neil Sutcliffe in 'Dinner'
'Dinner' by Alison Farina is an extract from a longer work, it tells the story of Adam's first wife, Lileth, and the disharmony caused in the Garden of Eden. Watch it now!

'The Mary and Joseph Phenomenon': Sadie Hurley, Amy Flight and Sue Blakesley 
'The Mary and Joseph Phenomenon' by tonight's director Sarah Davies, told the funny and touching story of what became of 'Mary' and 'Joseph' after the school Nativity play. Watch it now!

DESSERTS

Kate Ferrett, Chyna Graham and Sam Pearson in 'Cupcakes'
'Cupcakes' by L Gooding told the story of 3 female prisoners' imaginations, as they are transported to a happier place whilst eating their regulation custard. Watch it now!

Anna Farnworth and Sadie Hurley in 'A sweet to finish'
'A sweet to finish' by Valerie Cutko, told the story of two old scholfriends who meet up after a long time. Watch it now!

Amy Flight in 'Just desserts'
'Just Desserts' by Sue Blakesley told a dark story of a murderess who is about to get her own 'just desserts'... Watch it now!

The next She Writes evening is on 21 March 2012. As part of the International Women's Day and Month celebrations - we will have an international theme. Playwrights please send your submissions by 14 January. Six minutes long maximum, no more than 4 characters.

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