Category: Previous Productions

John and Ally by Evita Akomode

Directed by Graham

Cast:

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

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

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: Jacob Goodwin

Miriam: Julie Broadbent

Father Byrne: Graham Padden 

Produced by: Sharon Colpman & Make it Write Productions.

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 

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 

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.

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.

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

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.

As part of a double bill at The Studio Below, Make it Write Productions have teamed up with 4th Wall Productions for a night of entertainment, drinks, food and fundraising. Network and socialise between the matinee and the evening show. Doors open at 3.30pm, first showing at 4pm last showing at 7.30pm

The Keys to Life by Brian Hutchinson and directed by Kevin Foott, assistant Director Rachel Pennington, enters the world of Sara, trapped within her own mind. It looks at the madness of humanity, how global events impact on our minds and how the actions of a single despot can trip someone into a solitary world of anxiety. This is also a love story told in poetical prose unlocking a subliminal message of hope, love and compassion. Unlock your mind to something bigger. Winner of the Endeavour award at this years Leverhulme festival

Spin the Imperfect is a tale of ambition, desperation and Intrigue: Meet Lawrence Maynard, a once-prominent playwright who’s latest play is teetering on the brink of failure. What wouldn’t he do to save his career? Find out how low you can go.

This show is written and directed by Ted Grant. Ted also plays Lawrence. It earned nominations at this years Leverhulme festival.

Join us for a night of flash fiction, poems, monologues and duologues. We are still taking entries for our spoken word event which will be a chance for the Make it Write Community to celebrate all their hard work. A bar will be available and some open mic spots will be available if time allows. Donations at the door