Provocation

The Writing Room showcase for the autumn term 2021.

About the work

Members of the celebrated Writing Room offer up an hour’s entertainment that promises to spark discussion and crack light into the dark nights as we batten down the hatches for winter.

Directed by Claire Coaché, an absurd comedy about an invisible girlfriend, a manor house murder mystery, a sibling conflict over inheritance and a tense drama about controlling relationships and fake identity all stride boldly on stage for this December event.

The Writing Room is a collaboration between Feral Productions and Open Sky Theatre, delivered for The Courtyard.

How we made it

Members of the celebrated Writing Room were given a single word provocation to inspire a short play: Love, Death, Fear, Greed.

Performances

12th December 2021

The Courtyard, Nell Gwynne Studio

A Detective’s Downfall

By Jacqueline Ann Carwardine and Lucas Andrew Harris 

New evidence has come to light about an old murder. One clumsy detective, young Sargent and the lady of the manor try to find the missing pieces of the puzzle only to discover that the killer is closer than they think.

Where There’s a Will There’s a Way

By Bee Costello-Bates, Judy Woodfield and Geoffrey Young

Deep-rooted rivalry erupts when two sisters battle over their ailing father’s final bequest. The aged patriarch cannot discern who has his best interests at heart. One thing is certain; where there’s a will, there’s a way.

The Name of the Game

By Jordan-Alicia Todd, Margaret Murphy-O’Connor and Gill Parsons

During a long overdue night out, Celine asks Jocasta if the new police officer boyfriend Rob is the reason she’s been hiding away. When the man himself turns up uninvited and charms his way into the evening, it provides the perfect opportunity to ask: just who does Rob think he is?

Seeing is Believing

By Ellie Davies, Lyndsay Maples, Gabriel Nascimento and Samuelson Obigbesan.

Ben thinks he’s found the girl of his dreams and has brought her home to meet his parents.People say love is blind but in this case, his parents really don’t understand what he sees in her!

Cast/ crew

Performed by Kate Pothecary, Amy Sheridan & Ben Williams

Directed by Claire Coaché

Dramaturgy by Lisle Turner

Produced by Estelle van Warmelo