Exes & Ohs is a vibrant new writing night featuring a collection of short plays with an anti-Valentine’s Day twist.
Fed up with the soppy clichés of Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re happily single, romantically sceptical, or nursing a broken heart, this showcase offers a bold and refreshing alternative to the usual tropes. So ditch the roses and choccies, and revel in stories that embrace the mess, humour, and reality behind the romance.
Highlights include a man in the afterlife grappling with his death, a woman who intends to marry herself, a post-apocalyptic exploration of dating, a woman reporting her husband missing, a young lad experiencing heartbreak for the first time, and a woman who discovers the joys of being single.
Running Time: 1 hour
Julie impulsively signs up for a sponsored wing walk to prove a point after a breakup... and soon finds herself regretting it.
Written by Simon Josiffe
Directed by Jamie Weston
Starring Brooke McCreaner
Simon is a writer and director, having studied theatre at the University of Warwick, and then taken an M.A. in Script Writing at City University.
He creates scripts for film, TV, audio and theatre. His short film Forgiving Your PE Teacher was the winner of the ”Brief Encounters” Film Festival, his play The Gaffer and the Wood God won the C
Simon is a writer and director, having studied theatre at the University of Warwick, and then taken an M.A. in Script Writing at City University.
He creates scripts for film, TV, audio and theatre. His short film Forgiving Your PE Teacher was the winner of the ”Brief Encounters” Film Festival, his play The Gaffer and the Wood God won the Constance Cox Radio Play Competition, and he helped write the feature Across The River. Most recently he has produced the sci-fi audio comedy The Space Buccaneers!
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Jamie is a filmmaker with over a decade of experience, known for his engaging narratives in film and writing. His latest film, Bound by Moonlight: My Wolfless Luna (2024), is streaming on Shortmax TV. He recently completed Accusatus, an Elizabethan drama set for festival releases. In 2020, Jamie directed WINGS, distributed by Channel 4, w
Jamie is a filmmaker with over a decade of experience, known for his engaging narratives in film and writing. His latest film, Bound by Moonlight: My Wolfless Luna (2024), is streaming on Shortmax TV. He recently completed Accusatus, an Elizabethan drama set for festival releases. In 2020, Jamie directed WINGS, distributed by Channel 4, winning multiple awards at film festivals. His 2018 projects include the The Breadwinner – End Credits Music Video for Cartoon Saloon and Foxtrap (Don't Blink), which earned Best International Slasher at Fight Night Film Festival and was featured in renowned festivals like the Bram Stoker and Toronto Indie Horror Festivals. In 2017, he directed Journeys End – The Making of Documentary, distributed globally by Lionsgate. Jamie’s writing work includes Fox and Glove, a supernatural audio drama, and the children’s novel Alaric the Vulpes Fulgen, available on Amazon.
Brooke is an East London-born actress with a diverse background in both performance and modelling. She began her acting journey at Sylvia Young's adult classes, where she was encouraged to pursue more intensive training. Brooke then studied the Meisner technique under Gary Condes for 12 weeks, refining her craft with methods from Adler, C
Brooke is an East London-born actress with a diverse background in both performance and modelling. She began her acting journey at Sylvia Young's adult classes, where she was encouraged to pursue more intensive training. Brooke then studied the Meisner technique under Gary Condes for 12 weeks, refining her craft with methods from Adler, Chekhov, Hagan, and Strasberg.
She further honed her skills at The Identity School of Acting, where her showcase led to representation by Nina Malone at IAG. Dedicated to her growth as an artist, Brooke continues to train and attend workshops.
Her acting credits include a two-hander play as Wren, alongside various short projects. Previously, Brooke was a child model represented by Scallywags. With her commitment to ongoing development and passion for the craft, she is focused on expanding her career and embracing new opportunities.
Colin’s life is cut unexpectedly short, but where is he now and where to next? As Delilah helps steer him towards his next destination, does she have an ulterior motive?
Written by Nilgün Yusuf
Directed by Tippy Elgar
Starring:
Colin – John Gregor
Delilah - Lydia Jones
Angelica – Frankie Weatherby
Nilgün Yusuf is currently part of Soho Theatre Writers Lab, 2025 where she's working on her second play. Her debut, NINE MOONS, was performed at the Bridge House Theatre, Old Red Lion and Lion & Unicorn. She graduated from Birkbeck's Creative Writing degree in 2022 and was selected for Mrs Cs Collective, supported by ACE, a programme for
Nilgün Yusuf is currently part of Soho Theatre Writers Lab, 2025 where she's working on her second play. Her debut, NINE MOONS, was performed at the Bridge House Theatre, Old Red Lion and Lion & Unicorn. She graduated from Birkbeck's Creative Writing degree in 2022 and was selected for Mrs Cs Collective, supported by ACE, a programme for emerging playwrights. Her work has been performed at the INK playwriting festival, Barons Court Sunday Fix, Scriptwriters & Co and the Space. Formerly a journalist for the Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph and ELLE, Nilgün also reviews theatre for The Reviews Hub and London Pub Theatres.
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Tippy is the Creative Director of Open Page Productions. She studied at Middlesex University and is now based in Essex. She is an award-winning director, actor, film maker and practitioner for stage and screen.
Tippy has directed multiple new works at venues including The Kings Head Theatre, Drayton Arms Theatre, Hen & Chickens Theatre, B
Tippy is the Creative Director of Open Page Productions. She studied at Middlesex University and is now based in Essex. She is an award-winning director, actor, film maker and practitioner for stage and screen.
Tippy has directed multiple new works at venues including The Kings Head Theatre, Drayton Arms Theatre, Hen & Chickens Theatre, Barons Court Theatre and Harlow Playhouse. As an actor, Tippy has appeared in a range of supporting roles for Netflix, Amazon Prime & Channel 4. She is an award-winning filmmaker and her most recent experimental film Terminus, was screened at BAFTA qualifying festivals and won at the London Independent Film Awards.
Currently she is collaborating with University Centre Harlow, Essex Film Collective, Film Barking & Dagenham, and is a proud part of the Director’s Development Programme at The Mercury Theatre.
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John has many years’ experience working in theatre, TV, film and voice-over.
Theatre includes: Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, Banquo in Macbeth, Trofimov in The Cherry Orchard, Owen in The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, Jack the Dull Boy in Old Dog New Trick, Dad in Estate Action II; a Hackney council estates tour. Roper in Drowning Rock, T
John has many years’ experience working in theatre, TV, film and voice-over.
Theatre includes: Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, Banquo in Macbeth, Trofimov in The Cherry Orchard, Owen in The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, Jack the Dull Boy in Old Dog New Trick, Dad in Estate Action II; a Hackney council estates tour. Roper in Drowning Rock, The Duke of Guise in The Massacre At Paris, Mr Worth in Oh No It Isn’t.
TV includes: Mr Knox in The Bill (ITV).PC Deane in Wycliffe (ITV). Narrator in Multi-Madness (Syfy). Immigration Detention Centre Doctor in Scar Test (The Victoria Derbyshire Show BBC).
Film includes: In the first Covid lockdown John made his own short film, Triggers, that was shown in short film festivals worldwide and won several awards.
John has recently started writing for stage and screen. His short play Snakebite And Black was recently produced by Moveable Type Theatre.
Lydia is an emerging actress with a strong foundation in professional training, having completed an MA in Professional Acting at Rose Bruford College (2021-2022).
She has showcased her talent in a variety of roles, including Ella in For The Pleasure of Viewing (2024), a short film by For The Girls Productions, and Woman in Shadow Puppets
Lydia is an emerging actress with a strong foundation in professional training, having completed an MA in Professional Acting at Rose Bruford College (2021-2022).
She has showcased her talent in a variety of roles, including Ella in For The Pleasure of Viewing (2024), a short film by For The Girls Productions, and Woman in Shadow Puppets (2024) by 18.33 Films.
On stage, Lydia has performed multiple roles in The Three Lives of Lucie Cabrol (2022) and portrayed Regan in King Lear (2022) at Rose Bruford College.
With her dynamic range and dedication to her craft, Lydia continues to build a promising career in both film and theatre.
Frankie has recently relocated to London and is represented by Bazan Talent Agency. She is twenty three years old. Her credits include a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the sold out show ‘If You Were to Die Tomorrow’, and Sophie in ‘Eighteen’ (Accidental Donkey Productions), that won awards at both the OUFF Short Film Festival a
Frankie has recently relocated to London and is represented by Bazan Talent Agency. She is twenty three years old. Her credits include a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the sold out show ‘If You Were to Die Tomorrow’, and Sophie in ‘Eighteen’ (Accidental Donkey Productions), that won awards at both the OUFF Short Film Festival and the London International Short Film Festival.
Frankie trained at LAMDA from 2019-2020, and is committed to continuously working on her craft. She is currently enrolled at the MN screen acting academy and has a degree in Drama and English Literature from the University of Manchester. This is her first project with Open Page Productions.
Sally reflects on her tumultuous relationship with Peter, recounting everything from his criminal past to the trauma of losing her tamagotchi at a young age.
Written by Grant Foxon
Directed by Bethan Draycott
Starring Sakira Vel
Despite being an autistic writer, Grant says he "cannot draw and I am shocking at maths, thus failing in the two main autistic stereotypes ".
He has written award-winning short films and contributed comedy to various BBC Radio shows.
Additionally, Grant performs stand-up, showcasing his unique voice and perspective through his work across different mediums.
Bethan is a performer and theatre-maker. She has recently graduated from the University of Oxford where she studied Spanish and Italian, alongside pursuing her career in theatre.
After graduating, she was awarded funding to research performance culture across North America, and she spent some time as an apprentice with Bread and Puppet Th
Bethan is a performer and theatre-maker. She has recently graduated from the University of Oxford where she studied Spanish and Italian, alongside pursuing her career in theatre.
After graduating, she was awarded funding to research performance culture across North America, and she spent some time as an apprentice with Bread and Puppet Theater in Vermont.
Bethan has also worked as a voice actor, writer, and as a translator in Rome and Mexico City. She currently works as a Show Director for Rare Productions, and spends her free time singing, dancing and playing the cello.
Theatre credits include: A Series of Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis: The Musical (King’s Head Theatre, 2024), Amadeus (Keble O’Reilly, 2023), Susan in Tick, Tick…Boom! (Michael Pilch Studio, 2022), Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Oxford Castle, 2022), and Persephone in Persephone the Musical (National Tour, 2022), for which she was nominated Best Leading Performer in a New Production of a Musical on Broadway World.
Sakira is a multilingual East Londoner bringing her vibrant energy to the stage in Exes & Ohs. Though new to the acting world, Sakira's natural dynamism is amplified by her diverse background in improv, stand-up comedy, and South Asian dance.
By day (or rather, night!), she's an emergency doctor, adding a unique perspective and grounded i
Sakira is a multilingual East Londoner bringing her vibrant energy to the stage in Exes & Ohs. Though new to the acting world, Sakira's natural dynamism is amplified by her diverse background in improv, stand-up comedy, and South Asian dance.
By day (or rather, night!), she's an emergency doctor, adding a unique perspective and grounded intensity to her performances.
Sakira recently wrapped filming on two independent short films, one proudly performed in her mother tongue, Tamil. Keep an eye out for her on screen later this year! For now, she's thrilled to be making her theatrical debut and can't wait to share this story with you.
A young man navigates the game of love, only to get his heart broken.
Written and performed by Brandon Bonang
Directed by Tippy Elgar
Tippy is the Creative Director of Open Page Productions. She studied at Middlesex University and is now based in Essex. She is an award-winning director, actor, film maker and practitioner for stage and screen.
Tippy has directed multiple new works at venues including The Kings Head Theatre, Drayton Arms Theatre, Hen & Chickens Theatre, B
Tippy is the Creative Director of Open Page Productions. She studied at Middlesex University and is now based in Essex. She is an award-winning director, actor, film maker and practitioner for stage and screen.
Tippy has directed multiple new works at venues including The Kings Head Theatre, Drayton Arms Theatre, Hen & Chickens Theatre, Barons Court Theatre and Harlow Playhouse. As an actor, Tippy has appeared in a range of supporting roles for Netflix, Amazon Prime & Channel 4. She is an award-winning filmmaker and her most recent experimental film Terminus, was screened at BAFTA qualifying festivals and won at the London Independent Film Awards.
Currently she is collaborating with University Centre Harlow, Essex Film Collective, Film Barking & Dagenham, and is a proud part of the Director’s Development Programme at The Mercury Theatre.
Brandon is an actor from Botswana. He is studying acting and musical theatre at Harlow College. He has played a variety of roles for stage including Dad in ‘Greek’ by Steven Berkoff and Bartholomew in a devised performance based on ‘The Canterbury Tales’ by Chaucer called ‘Tales by the Fire’. He is passionate about developing his acting s
Brandon is an actor from Botswana. He is studying acting and musical theatre at Harlow College. He has played a variety of roles for stage including Dad in ‘Greek’ by Steven Berkoff and Bartholomew in a devised performance based on ‘The Canterbury Tales’ by Chaucer called ‘Tales by the Fire’. He is passionate about developing his acting skills for screen and has had roles in several student short films.
He is a keen footballer, playing in fall back positions. He writes and composes his own music which is a mixture of RnB, Afro Beats and Hip Hop. Brandon is looking forward to getting more experience as a screen and stage actor at drama school next year. His performance in ‘Ex’s and Oh’s’ will be his first professional credit.
After being dumped by her long-term boyfriend, Amy questions societal expectations of relationships and embraces the freedom that comes from starting afresh.
Written and performed by Stephanie Dickson
Directed by Jamie Weston
Jamie is a filmmaker with over a decade of experience, known for his engaging narratives in film and writing.
His latest film, Bound by Moonlight: My Wolfless Luna (2024), is streaming on Shortmax TV. He recently completed Accusatus, an Elizabethan drama set for festival releases. In 2020, Jamie directed WINGS, distributed by Channel 4, wi
Jamie is a filmmaker with over a decade of experience, known for his engaging narratives in film and writing.
His latest film, Bound by Moonlight: My Wolfless Luna (2024), is streaming on Shortmax TV. He recently completed Accusatus, an Elizabethan drama set for festival releases. In 2020, Jamie directed WINGS, distributed by Channel 4, winning multiple awards at film festivals. His 2018 projects include the The Breadwinner – End Credits Music Video for Cartoon Saloon and Foxtrap (Don't Blink), which earned Best International Slasher at Fight Night Film Festival and was featured in renowned festivals like the Bram Stoker and Toronto Indie Horror Festivals. In 2017, he directed Journeys End – The Making of Documentary, distributed globally by Lionsgate. Jamie’s writing work includes Fox and Glove, a supernatural audio drama, and the children’s novel Alaric the Vulpes Fulgen, available on Amazon.
Stephanie is a talented actress and playwright, trained at the Guildford School of Acting.
Her stage credits include Romeo & Juliet at The Kings Theatre/Juliet's Balcony in Verona, BARK at The Old Red Lion, A Bunch of Amateurs at Theatre on the Coast, The End of the Line with MTP Productions, Little Women at The Space Theatre, and The Mer
Stephanie is a talented actress and playwright, trained at the Guildford School of Acting.
Her stage credits include Romeo & Juliet at The Kings Theatre/Juliet's Balcony in Verona, BARK at The Old Red Lion, A Bunch of Amateurs at Theatre on the Coast, The End of the Line with MTP Productions, Little Women at The Space Theatre, and The Merchant of Venice at Teatro Nuovo/The Kings Theatre. She has also appeared in Delicacy at The Space Theatre and has multiple screen and voiceover credits, including work for the BBC.
Stephanie's debut play, BARK, was long-listed for the Theatre Royal Haymarket Pitch Your Play 2020, shortlisted for Sphinx Lab 30 2020, and the Kenneth Branagh Award 2018/2019, and was also a finalist for the Traverse Theatre 2020 season.
Mara reports her husband as missing to the police. Has he been kidnapped, killed, met with a bizarre accident or just left his disinterested wife?
Written by Annie Power
Directed by Tippy Elgar
Starring:
Mara - Sakira Vel
PC Kent - Ciaran Forde
Annie is the Artistic Director of Open Page Productions. She is a producer, director and an award-winning writer.
A graduate of the Royal Court Young Writers Programme she has had multiple short plays staged at venues such as Soho Theatre, The Old Red Lion, The Hen & Chickens, The Pleasance, Octagon, Leicester Square Theatre, The Etcetera,
Annie is the Artistic Director of Open Page Productions. She is a producer, director and an award-winning writer.
A graduate of the Royal Court Young Writers Programme she has had multiple short plays staged at venues such as Soho Theatre, The Old Red Lion, The Hen & Chickens, The Pleasance, Octagon, Leicester Square Theatre, The Etcetera, The Rosemary Branch, Bread & Roses, Tabard and The Drayton Arms. She has just been selected to join the Omnibus theatre's playwriting programme Omni-Write.
She is currently raising funding for her full length play The Body of the Bard, which had a play reading at the Camden People's Theatre.
Annie has written several short films which have been screened at various film festivals and in 2014 she won the Best Screenwriter award at Underwire film festival for her screenplay Caravan 9.
Her short fiction has appeared in magazines and an anthology. In 2021 she was shortlisted for The Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction.
She also trained as a FCP Editor at Ealing Film Studios and is a fringe theatre reviewer for London Pub Theatres Magazine.
Tippy is the Creative Director of Open Page Productions. She studied at Middlesex University and is now based in Essex. She is an award-winning director, actor, film maker and practitioner for stage and screen.
Tippy has directed multiple new works at venues including The Kings Head Theatre, Drayton Arms Theatre, Hen & Chickens Theatre, B
Tippy is the Creative Director of Open Page Productions. She studied at Middlesex University and is now based in Essex. She is an award-winning director, actor, film maker and practitioner for stage and screen.
Tippy has directed multiple new works at venues including The Kings Head Theatre, Drayton Arms Theatre, Hen & Chickens Theatre, Barons Court Theatre and Harlow Playhouse. As an actor, Tippy has appeared in a range of supporting roles for Netflix, Amazon Prime & Channel 4. She is an award-winning filmmaker and her most recent experimental film Terminus, was screened at BAFTA qualifying festivals and won at the London Independent Film Awards.
Currently she is collaborating with University Centre Harlow, Essex Film Collective, Film Barking & Dagenham, and is a proud part of the Director’s Development Programme at The Mercury Theatre.
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Ciaran is an actor and drama facilitator with a Master’s degree in Theatre Practice from Essex University. With a passion for both performance and teaching, he has worked across a variety of roles, showcasing his versatility. Most recently, Ciaran played the iconic character of Dick Whittington in Shooting Star Entertainment’s popular pan
Ciaran is an actor and drama facilitator with a Master’s degree in Theatre Practice from Essex University. With a passion for both performance and teaching, he has worked across a variety of roles, showcasing his versatility. Most recently, Ciaran played the iconic character of Dick Whittington in Shooting Star Entertainment’s popular pantomime, which concluded its run in December 2024. His theatre credits also include portraying Lord Capulet in the New Wolsey Theatre’s production of Romeo and Juliet.
Ciaran’s commitment to the arts extends beyond the stage with his dedication to nurturing the next generation of performers. He teaches drama and delivers creative workshops for children aged three to eighteen, helping them develop confidence, creativity, and performance skills.
Sakira is a multilingual East Londoner bringing her vibrant energy to the stage in Exes & Ohs. Though new to the acting world, Sakira's natural dynamism is amplified by her diverse background in improv, stand-up comedy, and South Asian dance.
By day (or rather, night!), she's an emergency doctor, adding a unique perspective and grounded i
Sakira is a multilingual East Londoner bringing her vibrant energy to the stage in Exes & Ohs. Though new to the acting world, Sakira's natural dynamism is amplified by her diverse background in improv, stand-up comedy, and South Asian dance.
By day (or rather, night!), she's an emergency doctor, adding a unique perspective and grounded intensity to her performances.
Sakira recently wrapped filming on two independent short films, one proudly performed in her mother tongue, Tamil. Keep an eye out for her on screen later this year! For now, she's thrilled to be making her theatrical debut and can't wait to share this story with you.
Eve reflects on her budding romance with Doug, a quiet, awkward man, as they stumble through a post-apocalyptic world together.
Written by Alistair Maxwell
Directed by Bethan Draycott
Starring Frankie Weatherby
Alistair is a graduate of Queen Margaret University’s Drama and Performance programme where he specialised in writing for the stage. He has reviewed theatre for The List and participated in Puppet Animation Studio’s Emerging Critics programme where he was chosen to review arts festivals in Slovenia, Croatia and Edinburgh.
As a playwright
Alistair is a graduate of Queen Margaret University’s Drama and Performance programme where he specialised in writing for the stage. He has reviewed theatre for The List and participated in Puppet Animation Studio’s Emerging Critics programme where he was chosen to review arts festivals in Slovenia, Croatia and Edinburgh.
As a playwright he has written for the Gateway New Writing Festival as well as Not So Nice Theatre; Short Attention Span Theatre and Page2Stage. In his free time he is a script consultant for London Playwright’s Blog; sketch comedy writer for Half/Cut Films and pub quiz enthusiast.
Bethan is a performer and theatre-maker. She has recently graduated from the University of Oxford where she studied Spanish and Italian, alongside pursuing her career in theatre.
After graduating, she was awarded funding to research performance culture across North America, and she spent some time as an apprentice with Bread and Puppet Th
Bethan is a performer and theatre-maker. She has recently graduated from the University of Oxford where she studied Spanish and Italian, alongside pursuing her career in theatre.
After graduating, she was awarded funding to research performance culture across North America, and she spent some time as an apprentice with Bread and Puppet Theater in Vermont.
Bethan has also worked as a voice actor, writer, and as a translator in Rome and Mexico City. She currently works as a Show Director for Rare Productions, and spends her free time singing, dancing and playing the cello.
Theatre credits include: A Series of Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis: The Musical (King’s Head Theatre, 2024), Amadeus (Keble O’Reilly, 2023), Susan in Tick, Tick…Boom! (Michael Pilch Studio, 2022), Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Oxford Castle, 2022), and Persephone in Persephone the Musical (National Tour, 2022), for which she was nominated Best Leading Performer in a New Production of a Musical on Broadway World.
Frankie has recently relocated to London and is represented by Bazan Talent Agency. She is twenty three years old. Her credits include a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the sold out show ‘If You Were to Die Tomorrow’, and Sophie in ‘Eighteen’ (Accidental Donkey Productions), that won awards at both the OUFF Short Film Festival a
Frankie has recently relocated to London and is represented by Bazan Talent Agency. She is twenty three years old. Her credits include a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the sold out show ‘If You Were to Die Tomorrow’, and Sophie in ‘Eighteen’ (Accidental Donkey Productions), that won awards at both the OUFF Short Film Festival and the London International Short Film Festival.
Frankie trained at LAMDA from 2019-2020, and is committed to continuously working on her craft. She is currently enrolled at the MN screen acting academy and has a degree in Drama and English Literature from the University of Manchester. This is her first project with Open Page Productions.
Kaz recounts her decision to marry herself, highlighting the joys and challenges of self-commitment, as she reflects on the satisfaction of prioritizing her own happiness and navigating the complexities of self-love.
Written by Annie Power
Directed by Jamie Weston
Starring Phoebe Constantine
Annie is the Artistic Director of Open Page Productions. She is a producer, director and an award-winning writer.
A graduate of the Royal Court Young Writers Programme she has had multiple short plays staged at venues such as Soho Theatre, The Old Red Lion, The Hen & Chickens, The Pleasance, Octagon, Leicester Square Theatre, The Etcetera,
Annie is the Artistic Director of Open Page Productions. She is a producer, director and an award-winning writer.
A graduate of the Royal Court Young Writers Programme she has had multiple short plays staged at venues such as Soho Theatre, The Old Red Lion, The Hen & Chickens, The Pleasance, Octagon, Leicester Square Theatre, The Etcetera, The Rosemary Branch, Bread & Roses, Tabard and The Drayton Arms. She has just been selected to join the Omnibus theatre's playwriting programme Omni-Write.
She is currently raising funding for her full length play The Body of the Bard, which had a play reading at the Camden People's Theatre.
Annie has written several short films which have been screened at various film festivals and in 2014 she won the Best Screenwriter award at Underwire film festival for her screenplay Caravan 9.
Her short fiction has appeared in magazines and an anthology. In 2021 she was shortlisted for The Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction.
She also trained as a FCP Editor at Ealing Film Studios and is a fringe theatre reviewer for London Pub Theatres Magazine.
Jamie is a filmmaker with over a decade of experience, known for his engaging narratives in film and writing.
His latest film, Bound by Moonlight: My Wolfless Luna (2024), is streaming on Shortmax TV. He recently completed Accusatus, an Elizabethan drama set for festival releases. In 2020, Jamie directed WINGS, distributed by Channel 4, wi
Jamie is a filmmaker with over a decade of experience, known for his engaging narratives in film and writing.
His latest film, Bound by Moonlight: My Wolfless Luna (2024), is streaming on Shortmax TV. He recently completed Accusatus, an Elizabethan drama set for festival releases. In 2020, Jamie directed WINGS, distributed by Channel 4, winning multiple awards at film festivals. His 2018 projects include the The Breadwinner – End Credits Music Video for Cartoon Saloon and Foxtrap (Don't Blink), which earned Best International Slasher at Fight Night Film Festival and was featured in renowned festivals like the Bram Stoker and Toronto Indie Horror Festivals. In 2017, he directed Journeys End – The Making of Documentary, distributed globally by Lionsgate. Jamie’s writing work includes Fox and Glove, a supernatural audio drama, and the children’s novel Alaric the Vulpes Fulgen, available on Amazon.
Phoebe is a multidisciplinary artist & actress. She is a company Member & Youth Trustee of the National Youth Theatre. She is an Alumni of Shakespeare’s Globe Young Company & the Burnt Orange REP Company.
Producer credits include the National Theatre and I’m Not A Robot Productions.
She is a proud Ambassador for Just Like Us an LGBT+ Young people’s charity.
Cupid's marriage is in trouble, leading him to have a crisis of faith in his match-making abilities.
Written by Karen Bartholomew
Directed by Jamie Weston
Starring:
Valentenia – Bethan Draycott
Luper – Phoebe Constantine
Cupid – John Gregor
Karen Bartholomew is a playwright, actress, and founder of Motormouse Productions, celebrated for her darkly comedic, socially relevant work. Her play Giving Up Marty, which explores adoption, earned a Vault Festival People’s Choice nomination and acclaim for amplifying marginalised voices. Her work has been featured by Soho Theatre, Paines Plough, NHS Medway, and Pilgrim’s Hospice, and she’s received awards like the StageWrite Award.
Karen’s sharp comedic style has led to recognition, including shortlisting for Old Vic 12, BBC Writer’s Room, and the Blackshaw Showcase Award. Her plays, produced by companies such as Bootleg Theatre, are published with Wordsmithery.
She is also creating radio comedies like Fifty Shades of Grace and M25…sort of and developing a feminist short film script. Praised for her relatable characters, Karen blends humour with humanity to tackle tough issues. Spy in the Stalls describes her work as “poignant, funny, and deeply human.”
For more information, please visit:
Jamie is a filmmaker with over a decade of experience, known for his engaging narratives in film and writing.
His latest film, Bound by Moonlight: My Wolfless Luna (2024), is streaming on Shortmax TV. He recently completed Accusatus, an Elizabethan drama set for festival releases. In 2020, Jamie directed WINGS, distributed by Channel 4, winning multiple awards at film festivals. His 2018 projects include the The Breadwinner – End Credits Music Video for Cartoon Saloon and Foxtrap (Don't Blink), which earned Best International Slasher at Fight Night Film Festival and was featured in renowned festivals like the Bram Stoker and Toronto Indie Horror Festivals. In 2017, he directed Journeys End – The Making of Documentary, distributed globally by Lionsgate. Jamie’s writing work includes Fox and Glove, a supernatural audio drama, and the children’s novel Alaric the Vulpes Fulgen, available on Amazon.
For more information, please visit:
Bethan is a performer and theatre-maker. She has recently graduated from the University of Oxford where she studied Spanish and Italian, alongside pursuing her career in theatre.
After graduating, she was awarded funding to research performance culture across North America, and she spent some time as an apprentice with Bread and Puppet Theater in Vermont.
Bethan has also worked as a voice actor, writer, and as a translator in Rome and Mexico City. She currently works as a Show Director for Rare Productions, and spends her free time singing, dancing and playing the cello.
Theatre credits include: A Series of Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis: The Musical (King’s Head Theatre, 2024), Amadeus (Keble O’Reilly, 2023), Susan in Tick, Tick…Boom! (Michael Pilch Studio, 2022), Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Oxford Castle, 2022), and Persephone in Persephone the Musical (National Tour, 2022), for which she was nominated Best Leading Performer in a New Production of a Musical on Broadway World.
Phoebe is a multidisciplinary artist & actress. She is a company Member & Youth Trustee of the National Youth Theatre. She is an Alumni of Shakespeare’s Globe Young Company & the Burnt Orange REP Company.
Producer credits include the National Theatre and I’m Not A Robot Productions.
She is a proud Ambassador for Just Like Us an LGBT+ Young people’s charity.
John has many years’ experience working in theatre, TV, film and voice-over.
Theatre includes: Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, Banquo in Macbeth, Trofimov in The Cherry Orchard, Owen in The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, Jack the Dull Boy in Old Dog New Trick, Dad in Estate Action II; a Hackney council estates tour. Roper in Drowning Rock, The Duke of Guise in The Massacre At Paris, Mr Worth in Oh No It Isn’t.
TV includes: Mr Knox in The Bill (ITV).PC Deane in Wycliffe (ITV). Narrator in Multi-Madness (Syfy). Immigration Detention Centre Doctor in Scar Test (The Victoria Derbyshire Show BBC).
Film includes: In the first Covid lockdown John made his own short film, Triggers, that was shown in short film festivals worldwide and won several awards.
John has recently started writing for stage and screen. His short play Snakebite And Black was recently produced by Moveable Type Theatre.