Two Gay Men and a Dalek by Stuart Hosker
Directed by Ian Oxlade
As the Nottingham Outlawz kick off their regular Saturday afternoon fixture, a father and son find themselves in conflict on the touchline. Can their issues be resolved before the final whistle?
Mucky Boots by Rajvee and Sheetal Vyas
Directed by Ian Oxlade
A short monologue exploring a darker side of the beautiful game.
The Execution of Damiens by Declan Keen
Directed by Adel Al-Salloum and Sarah Françoise
Eighteenth Century Paris. Damiens stands accused of attempting to assassinate the King and the authorities are keen to take their pound of flesh. Whilst the King has escaped with only a scratch, Damiens is subjected to the Five Point torture plan. A blackly comic piece with contemporary resonance.
Three Short Plays from Africa
Directed by Karena Johnson
D’you Know What I Mean by Maïssa Bey
Two stowaways embark on the most difficult of journeys.
Fifteen Minutes Before by Moussa Diagana
A checkpoint love story set in Palestine.
Tobbie, Brothers and Sisters Have Pain by Rodrigue Norman
A songwriter returns home to face his siblings and his past.
What better way to start your day at the Festival than with our own special blend of unlimited coffee and creativity. Bring your own croissants!
Find out the secrets of spinning a good yarn and keeping your audience hooked.
Flex your writing muscles in this practical workshop led by Nina Lyndon from the Royal Court Young Writers Programme and Royal Court Writer and George Devine Award 2007 winner, Alexandra Wood (The Eleventh Capital).
by Helen Coope
Directed by Paul Higgins
A desperate quest for happiness, fulfilment and satisfaction without compromise or sacrifice. This is a touching comic tale, which depicts the ever-challenging human condition – can you ever truly have it all?
A reading of Wasteland by Laura Lomas
“This town is the arse end of the East Midlands. It’s the arse end with a good paint job and some bloody fairy lights.”
A gritty and unflinching portrayal of growing up where expectation is low, choices are few and the pressure is just too much.
The Execution of Damiens by Declan Keen
Directed by Adel Al-Salloum and Sarah Françoise
Eighteenth Century Paris. Damiens stands accused of attempting to assassinate the King and the authorities are keen to take their pound of flesh. Whilst the King has escaped with only a scratch, Damiens is subjected to the Five Point torture plan. A blackly comic piece with contemporary resonance.
What better way to start your day at the Festival than with our own special blend of unlimited coffee and creativity. Bring your own croissants!
With Paul Welsh (Executive Producer EM Media), Nick Whitfield (Filmmaker) and Mary Kearns (Producer)
A detailed case study of the development of Rebecca (DV Shorts 2007), following its journey from a three line pitch to the big screen. From early drafts to the final cut, via stories of the shoot, this is your chance to explore what it takes to develop an idea into a film script.
Ever wanted to write a play for a kitchen? The Forest Ground? The top of the Eiffel Tower? If so, come along and explore how to make theatre in unconventional places