Stage and screen writer, probably listening to Kelly Clarkson
What a weekend: Positive is now finished at the Park Theatre, and the post-show blues are back in full force. I’m so happy with how the last month went; it was a really amazing experience and getting to work with a great group of friends was just brilliant. ICYMI, myself and Timothy George were on … Continue reading BBC London interview and Positive playtext
Positive is now entering its second week of shows at the Park Theatre, where it’ll run until August 1. It’s massive, massive fun so far – I’m writing on the morning after our latest sold-out performance, and the response on social media has been completely overwhelming. Our Press Night was hampered somewhat by the Tube … Continue reading Positive at Park Theatre: press round-up
I had a great time today on Rosie Wilby’s show for Resonance FM; discussing Positive ahead of its opening at Park Theatre on July 7. Listen to the chat below and come see us before August 1 – book here. Oh, also check out my #chats with Attitude and The Arts Desk. Graham Norton next? … Continue reading Listen: Resonance FM interview ahead of Positive opening
I’m sure you’ll see me banging on about my play Positive loads over the next few weeks in a desperate attempt to sell tickets (ON SALE NOW!!!!), but right now I just need to say a thing or two in tribute to my incredible friend Jamie-Rose Monk, who has been with the play since its very first … Continue reading A quick word on Jamie-Rose Monk and Positive
WELL it’s been a casual five months since Positive ended and I gushed about it on here in the style of an over-elaborate Oscars speech that really needed an orchestra to cut it off. Or a BRITs victory in need of a James Corden. Two days ago (October 28) ‘my’ quarterly new writing night Briefs … Continue reading Massive catch-up: Briefs, new groups, upcoming projects etc
Well that was a ride and a half. There were times when I honestly didn’t think we’d make it, but we did! Positive has wrapped up its 18-show run at the Waterloo East Theatre; and as the inevitable Post-Show Blues (PSBs) begin to kick in, I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who … Continue reading A love letter to everyone who made Positive a thing
In a couple of weeks’ time, my play Positive begins a three-week run at the Waterloo East Theatre in London. It’s been a long and stressful journey to get it to this point, but I want to talk about why exactly I’m doing it. For a couple of days in December 2012, the rail network between … Continue reading HIV stigma vs facts: Why my play ‘Positive’ exists
