2007 ‘KURTZ’
The archetypal ‘Kurtz’ from Joseph Conrad’s novella, “Heart of Darkness” is given the chance to tell his own story. From the hints which Conrad gives, this play constructs its own version of the life of Mr. Kurtz, from the time when he abandons the concert halls of Europe for the upper reaches of the Congo.
Cast:
Kurtz
His Intended
2006 ‘THE DELUGE’
A gothic ‘masquerade’ drawn from the story ‘The Deluge at Norderney’ by Isak Dinesen (Karen Blixen). Four aristocrats are trapped in a farm loft during a flood. On what may be the last day of their lives, they tell each other tales and enact each other’s stories, reconstructing their own lives in the process.
Cast:
Malin Nat og Dag
Cardinal Hamilcar von Sehestedt
Calypso von Platen Hallemund
Jonathan Maersk
2005 'GREEN GRASS FALLS'
A two act play about love and the loss of identity (see Work in Progress)
Cast:
Helen Crossley (TV Doctor)
Paul Crossley (her husband)
Betony (aka Kirsty Mullen, aka Mary-Kate, lover of both the above)
Andrew (Psychologist who works on Helen's TV show)
Randall (Son of Hotel Proprietor, Green Grass Falls, USA)
Doctor (US)
Nurse (US)
Policeman (UK)
doubling possible on all parts except the 3 principals
2003 'THE GOTHIC GAME MUSICAL'
Black comedy of psychological magic at a Wedding Party (See Work in Progress)
Cast:
Damian Kessler (US Businessman)
Mary Middleton (his bride)
Margot (his dead wife)
Aurora-May (his daughter)
Cressida (his P.A. and on-off girlfriend)
Godfrey (Mary's ex-husband)
Nick (their son)
Granny (Mary's mother)
The Wedding Toastmaster
The Mummy
The Waiter
The Cook
The Leech
Dracula (guest appearance)
Musical Numbers:
The Wedding Dance
The Devil Has All The Best Tunes
A Bad Feeling
The Gothic Game
Margot's Lament
Cooking Granny
Takin' Time
Darkness Before The Dawn
Where The Blood Runs
Knight of Delight
A Disappointed Child
Second Thoughts
Come On Out, It's Lovely
Song of the Bigots
Is There Love After Death?
Song Of Doom
Looking At You
2001 'THE KING'S ANGEL'
A play in ten short acts, in the manner of a medieval Mystery Cycle. Five acts
completed so far. Total running time 5 hours