Traverse Young Writers' Scratch performances
Get InvolvedSince late March the Traverse Young Writers Group has received weekly online tuition from acclaimed playwrights so they can continue to develop their creative writing skills.
An important aspect of the Young Writers programme is presenting excerpts of the writers’ work in a Scratch Night performance at the Traverse, during which each writer has the opportunity to gather feedback from members of the audience, industry and their peers.
The Traverse is committed to sharing the excellent work the Young Writers Group have created so are delighted to present brand new, specially created, pieces from nine Young Writers online, directed remotely and with performers filming in their own homes under lockdown conditions.
The readings will be available for free and on-demand until 16 May 2021.
Viewers are invited to share any feedback which will help writers to further develop their work by emailing writing@traverse.co.uk.
Dotty
by Leonie Jones
Director Gareth Nicholls
Performer Fletcher Mathers
Dotty rides the 135 bus every day in the hopes of catching the eye of a certain gentleman. Will she finally pluck up the courage to make a move?
Pig's Eye
by Tom Zachar
Director Debbie Hannan
Performer Kay McAllister
MaryAnn is trying to sort out her internet issues but her problems are much bigger than she could've imagined.
Deflated
by Kari Hall
Director Debbie Hannan
Performer Caleb Hughes and Hannah Visocchi
Thinking of declaring your love over voicemail? Deflated follows a young woman trying to do just that.
Content warning: this play deals with themes of domestic violence.
Looking Up to Him
by Gabriel Floyd
Director Gareth Nicholls
Performer Reuben Joseph
A young man cleans an empty, messy house while he records a heartfelt message for his Dad in intensive care.
Sunday Morning
by Kasia Grycuk
Director Debbie Hannan
Performer Apphia Campbell
Being back in your childhood bedroom can stir up a lot of memories.
Sarah
by Katie McCulloch
Director Debbie Hannan
Performer Isobel McArthur
Sarah wants to get out. Go to book club. And get out.
Content warning: this play deals with themes of domestic violence.
Bathtub
by Shelley Middler
Director Gareth Nicholls
Performers Zoë Bullock and Claire Macallister
You're in the bathroom. The lock breaks. We've all been there - but maybe not with company...
Where Did He Go?
by Rhianna Varney
Director Gareth Nicholls
Performer Nicole Cooper
A woman talks to her child about what comes after life.
Kith
by Bluey Little
Director Debbie Hannan
Performer Laura Lovemore
A woman fills her lungs with air for what feels like the first time.
All performances have been edited by Daryl Cockburn, with graphics by Cake.
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Traverse Young Writers is supported by
Dr David Summers Charitable Trust
The Nimar Charitable Trust
The Teale Charitable Trust
The Turtleton Charitable Trust
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