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6 short plays that champion North East talent

Haddaway & Write brings original voices to the stage. Our early talent development strand, the initiative was developed in 2022 to offer North East playwrights early script development and career support in a full script-to-stage scheme.

The writers are selected from an open call-out and receive tailored mentoring from award-winning writer, Sarah Tarbit, before having their plays rehearsed and performed for a live audience and industry contacts by a professional cast and creative team.

Haddaway & Write 2024

Our 2024 programme was supported by Arts Council England and Sunday for Sammy, in partnership with Gala Theatre, Durham. In February 2024, we produced six cracking new short plays from some of the region’s most exciting writers, resulting in two sold-out performances at Gala Durham and The Exchange 1856.

43 Years

By Alex Ravenhall

John and Aggie share fond memories. They love each other dearly but they’re coming to terms with that maybe not being forever.

Directed by: David Raynor
Performed by: Philip Harrison & Helen Coverdale

Nosh Vouchers

By Rachel Burns

Support worker Anna attempts to help young mam Kelsey as she’s investigated by social services. How will their relationship be  affected by their personal struggles and the broken system Anna works for?

Directed by: Daymon Britton
Performed by: Helen Chong & Helen Coverdale

Boxing

By Charlie Prothero

Michael and Father Garvey ponder the  big questions… like how to keep your faith when things feel hopeless? And what’s the best ride at Alton Towers?

Directed by: Daymon Britton
Performed by: Ainsley Fannen & Philip Harrison

Hope That A Flat Door Shuts

By Claire-Marie Perry

Danny hides away in his flat and obsesses over the comings and goings of his neighbours and the people around him. Is he right to be so concerned for his safety or is it just paranoia?

Directed by: David Raynor
Performed by: William Wyn Davies

Super Trouper

By Kieron Michael

Megan’s story hinges on her love for her Nana… and for ABBA! After a tough time lately, she feels like the whole world’s against her and she’s facing a difficult battle with her sanity.

Directed by: Daymon Britton
Performed by: Lucy Davis

My Little Princess

By Hannah Sowerby

Andrew misses his wife and daughter since they left him. The truth hits hard when a party princess shows up for his absent daughter’s birthday.

Directed by: David Raynor
Performed by: Meena Al-Nawrasy & Steven Stobbs

2024 Creative Team

Harriet Ghost
Producer/Joint AD, Hooley Theatre

Micky McGregor
Producer/Joint AD, Hooley Theatre

Lizzie Glazier
Producer, Gala Durham

Sarah Tarbit
Dramaturg/Writing Mentor

Jack Davidson
Film & Photography

Darren Lowe
Technical Manager

2024 Funders and Supporters

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2022 plays