Next Door's Baby
Music and lyrics by Matthew Strachan
Book by Bernie Gaughan
Produced at the Orange Tree Theatre, London, February 2008
A newspaper baby competition in 1950's Dublin highlights the tension between two very different neighbouring families, both convinced their little bundle of joy will triumph. Orla, eldest daughter of the noisy, numerous O'Briens, glances with envy across the garden wall at Miriam Hennessy's sedate and genteel home life. As the matriarchs feud, the two girls find that they have something in common: they both hide a shameful secret. On the eve of the final they collude on a daring plan that will change their lives and their relationships with their families forever. More>>
Book by Bernie Gaughan
Produced at the Orange Tree Theatre, London, February 2008
A newspaper baby competition in 1950's Dublin highlights the tension between two very different neighbouring families, both convinced their little bundle of joy will triumph. Orla, eldest daughter of the noisy, numerous O'Briens, glances with envy across the garden wall at Miriam Hennessy's sedate and genteel home life. As the matriarchs feud, the two girls find that they have something in common: they both hide a shameful secret. On the eve of the final they collude on a daring plan that will change their lives and their relationships with their families forever. More>>
Silk
Music and lyrics by Matthew Strachan
Book by Bernie Gaughan and Matthew Strachan
Workshopped at the Orange Tree Theatre, September 2009
Ruth Ellis and Albert Pierrepoint had only one, infamous meeting. But in SILK the two enjoy revealing conversations over tea and biscuits at a macabre parlour party, entertained by a louche variety bill including Albert’s predecessors, his family, Ruth’s friends and her lovers. Finally, as the clock strikes nine, it’s time for Ruth to leave. Albert is left alone with his ghosts. More>>
Book by Bernie Gaughan and Matthew Strachan
Workshopped at the Orange Tree Theatre, September 2009
Ruth Ellis and Albert Pierrepoint had only one, infamous meeting. But in SILK the two enjoy revealing conversations over tea and biscuits at a macabre parlour party, entertained by a louche variety bill including Albert’s predecessors, his family, Ruth’s friends and her lovers. Finally, as the clock strikes nine, it’s time for Ruth to leave. Albert is left alone with his ghosts. More>>