Nov 12, 2015Rambling ThoughtsTask: An inner monologue Something just ran down my leg. I hope it’s sweat. Thank God that song’s finished. Although I’ll probably keep...
Oct 15, 2015It's All Kicking OffSo, the saga continues. Trying to show how one ‘puts on a play’ creaks ever onwards. At a secret venue, which for the purposes of...
Oct 8, 2015The SecretTask: A secret It is one of those universal truths about people. When you’re in mourning and tidying up the belongings of the deceased,...
Oct 1, 2015The Beast From WithinThe Writers' Block #20 - Theme: Write, in the first person, a character different from you - mention 'green' I stare at her badge. It...
Sep 30, 2015ReverdieAs he journeyed north, he saw signs of The Old Hag. She had seemingly left in a hurry but he was careful not to catch up with her. They...
Sep 2, 2015A Director In Search Of An ActressPity the poor director who raises his head above the parapet and publicly proclaims ‘Is there anyone interested in playing Nora?’ If...
Aug 20, 2015The Man Opposite Was Pulling Monkey FacesThe Writers' Block #19 - Theme: a story conscious of the use of 'it' (or not?) The man opposite was pulling monkey faces, all grotesque...
Aug 12, 2015The Play What I ReadYou may recall, from a previous article, how I read many different versions of Henrik Ibsen’s play A Doll’s House, all in aid of staging...
Jul 16, 2015Lovely Mushroom SoupThe Writers' Block #18 - Theme: Lovely mushroom soup I spend some time on my hands and knees. At my age, I haven’t got long before my...
Jun 11, 2015A & EThe Writers' Block #17 - Theme: A & E - a maximum of two characters The booth used to look inviting, in a corporate kind of way. An...