Writers Showcase along with The Fox- as part of Liverpool Fringe Festival

Writers Showcadse- Liverpool Fringe Festival

Friday 3rd October 2025 as part of a short plays showcase - 6pm and 8pm along with The fox

John and Ally by Evita Akomode

Directed by Graham

Cast:

Ally = Emma Slattery
John = Rob Dellius
Jack = P J Murray

SYNOPSIS
ALLY’s trauma, from her dad JOHN leaving the family home in
her youth, is prevalent. Her bitterness and anger are
present in her personality. But when Ally bumps into John
outside a cafe, it triggers those feelings even more,
fuelling Ally’s desire to get closure. Will John get to do
the same?

The Appraisal  by Matthew Scully

Directed by Mark Holland

Cast:

Dean Steven Crimp

Christian Bird

Sarah Maher

SYNOPSIS

What happens when one friend grows up and the other stays the same. This job appraisal sees one friend as boss and the other as employee. How will they navigate all the bad things in the appraisal and the people insulted.

The Internal Furnace by Rachel Pennington

Directed by Kirsten E. Hawkins

Jeanie – Ann Sylvie
Nat – Becky Pennington
Michael/Doctor – Rob Dellius
 
 
 SYNOPSIS
A humorous yet heartrending episode in Jeanie’s life, exploring her loss of identity and wear and tear on her closest relationships when she navigates early menopause.
 
 
Any trigger warnings etc
 
Abandonment issues, symptoms of the menopause and some swearing.

 

Run time 30 mins (10 mins per play)

The Fox run time 30 min 

this is a double bill

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Aunty Carol’s disgusting Crumb- as part of Liverpool Fringe Festival

Aunty Carol's Disgusting Crumb - Liverpool Fringe Festival

Wednesday 8th October 6pm and 8pm

Written by Pete Cole and Directed By Molly Farquhar and James Keiron

Synopsis: 

Aunty Carol is an obsessed cleaner. Tess – her sister, feels undermined. Tess tasks her husband, Al, and their kids  with stopping her from tidying when she is at work.

Al places a crumb on the carpet which Aunty Carol cannot clean up till her sister comes home.

Surreally, the crumb gets progressively bigger. Peculiarly, the cleaning utensils get smaller, time fluctuates strangely, sound oscillates abnormally. Mum comes home…but things are still very weird. Don’t mention the bunnies or the smell coming from the toilet. 

TW: this play explores themes of modern day parenting, child neglect, obsessive cleaning and drug use. 

Cast and Crew:

Written By Pete Cole

Directed by Molly Farquhar and James Keiron 

Cast and Crew: 

Aunty Carol – Claire Harrison 

Al – George Cubbin 

Brad – James Keiron

Suzy – Jennifer Luciano 

Daisy – Leah Wallace 

Tess – As herself…

Produced by: Sharon Colpman & Make it Write Productions.

Run time: 60 mins with an interval 

 

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Ripples on a Pond- as part of Liverpool Fringe Festival

Ripples on a Pond - Liverpool Fringe Festival

Saturday 4th October 7.30pm (doors 7pm)

Written by Ian Cragg and Directed By Kevin Foott

Synopsis:

Family dynamics are torn apart when one member is killed in a tragic accident. 

Grief is a powerful emotion that some people deal with better than others.

Guilt is equally as powerful; especially when it comes to the death of a young child.

Ripples on a pond explores all the facets of grief, not just guilt and whether an accidental death is anyone’s fault? 

Cast and Crew:

Written by: Ian Cragg

Director: Kevin Foott

Assistant Director: Catherine Leen

Margaret Devine: Rachel Pennington

James Devine: Darren Jones

Connor Devine: Riley Weir

Miriam: Julie Broadbent

Father Byrne: Graham Padden 

Produced by: Sharon Colpman & Make it Write Productions.

Run time: 90 mins with an interval

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The Fox as part of the writing showcase- as part of Liverpool Fringe Festival

The Fox- Liverpool Fringe Festival

Friday 3rd October 2025 as part of a short plays showcase - 6pm and 8pm along with three 10 minute plays

Written by Lauren Blakeway and Directed By Edward Gray
We all hate our jobs but when you are trying to hold down several and you are a care giver to elderly people, clients seldom surprise you until one night a strange character emerges from the bathroom. The Fox is a whimsical absurdist play looking at an outsiders view as to what it is to be human  

Actors:

Sinead Renaye
Luke Morgan
John Jones

Fast paced comedy 

Run time 30 mins

along with 3 x 10 minute plays from our writing showcase making a double bill of around 1 hour.

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Nemesis- as part of the Leverhulme Drama Festival

Nemesis- As part of the Leverhulme Drama Festival

Wednesday 23rd April at 7pm

Written by Sharon Colpman and Directed By Rachel Pennington
Michelle and Sonia love each other very much but something is stalling their love affair. They are both actors and both audition for the same parts. When a casting call is found hidden under the bed, all hell breaks out. 
But who is the true nemesis in this couples turbulent life. 

Actors:

Lauren Blakeway as Michelle
Michelle Phillips as Tara Stars
Deborah Elizabeth as Rachel
Faye Christina as Sonia

Fast paced comedy 

Some adult humour included

Run time 30 mins

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Bad Blood- as part of the Leverhulme Drama Festival

Bad Blood- As part of the Leverhulme Drama Festival

Monday 21st April at 7pm

Written by Bernard Winston and Directed By Luke Sookdeo and Molly Farquhar

A serious subject approached with great humour. The story focusses on the importance of friendship in times of need. Matt has been diagnosed with Leukaemia and has just started treatment… Should he need a bone marrow transplant, he’s in trouble as he has no family. His friend Eddie does his very best to support him on this journey.

Actors: James Keiron as Eddie, John-Paul Cubbin as Matt and Rosie Raby as Nicki and Doctor.

This piece is a tribute to my friend who was diagnosed 25 years ago and recently lost his life to the disease. (Bernie Winston Writer)

Some adult humour included

Run time 45mins

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Some People Have “IT”- as part of the Liverpool Fringe Festival

Some People Have "IT"- As part of the Liverpool Fringe Festival

Friday 11th October at 18.00 and 20.00 tickets £5-7

Written Directed and Performed By Sinead Renaye

Script Edited by Sharon Colpman

A one women show in which Sinead Renaye reveals herself…respectfully!

Sinead is a mixed Heritage actor who is trying to work in the tangled world of the creative industry. She discusses topics such as the pressures of growing up Black, the blaze attitude of university tutors and the dreaded Casting Directors. There will be pathos and humour plus Barbie and Dancing. Sinead doesn’t pull any punches so join her for a night exploring the arts from her perspective.

No age limit.

 

 

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The Bot – as part of the Liverpool Fringe Festival

The Bot - As part of the Liverpool Fringe Festival

Thursday 10th October at 18.30 and 20.15 tickets £5-7

By William Thacker 

Directed by Edward Gray
When Prime Minister Tobias Quantick promises to rebuild Britain, his lack of decisiveness is a barrier to progress. When a scientist visits with an AI chatbot that can rule the country for him, Tobias jumps at the idea. But when the AI takes a dark twist, after his chief of staff makes a blunder, Tobias has to decide if the truth is really worth it. The Bot is a dark comedy and a political satire for our times.

Actors: Ted Grant, Denny McDermot and Lauren Blakeway

 

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Queer View – Play night as part of Queer words

Queer View - Play Night at the Studio Below as part of Queer Words

Saturday 31st August- 6.30pm and 8.30pm - tickets £5-£7

Enjoy three 20 minute plays chosen from entries from Grin Theatre and The Make it Write community.  There will be two performances of the three plays, one at 6.30pm and one at 8.30pm. Please book your tickets at the link below.

The Plays

Rivals by Sharon Colpman: Michelle and Sonia are actors but they are also a couple and they audition for the same parts. This begins to cause a rift between them but will this love/hate relationship pay off in the cut throat world of the audition room.

The Meat Rack by Paul Daley: George is a young lad of ambition but currently he is on the meat rack, selling himself to strangers. This dangerous world soon brings him to the attention of a tough, rich and bored man, looking for a toy to play with. Will George survive the encounter. (Some homophobic language used)

Lighten up by Tony Vale: Lionel is terminally ill in a hospice when he is visited by his devoted partner Isaac. This touching play looks at love, death and a changing world.

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Queer Words – Spoken Word Night

Queer Words - spoken word night at the Studio Below

Sunday 1st September - Pay what you decide

Join us for a night of flash fiction, poems, monologues and duologues with an LGBTQ+ theme. Grin theatre are in collaboration with Make it Write for this non-stop evening of spoken entertainment. The evening is curated but if you have some work you would like to read out on the night keeping with the theme, please let the organisers know on the night. We have some vacant spots later in the evening.

Entry is Free but suggested donations at the door are £3-£5

Deadline for Entries 31st July