new writing – Gill Kirk, scriptwriter

Developing a photo very, very slowly: 10 weeks before opening Final Draft

Yes, this is one for you writer technique nerds out there. And if it interests or helps you, I would love your thoughts.

PODCAST | The Second Chapter

In the autumn, the multi-hyphenate, multi-talented Kristin Duffy invited me onto her exciting podcast. Here’s the two of us, ahead of Skin In The Game heading to the New Wimbledon Theatre. Kristin produced the show and played the doomed heroine… listen in to find out more… http://www.thesecondchapterpodcast.com/podcast/episode/20866c13/shes-got-skin-in-the-game-gill-kirk

Climate Catastrophe Satire Hits London Stage

News Release 1 Nov 2021 A climate catastrophe satire that was developed with audiences in Bath hits the London stage this month (November). The New Wimbledon Theatre, run by Ambassadors Theatre Group, opens Gill Kirk’s dark-green dystopian horror-comedy SKIN IN THE GAME on the very day that COP26 ends in Glasgow. Chosen by New Wimbledon TheatreContinue reading “Climate Catastrophe Satire Hits London Stage”

Put your Skin In The Game

It’s been a while! SKIN IN THE GAME’S ON STAGE! YOU CAN BE A BACKER – and the rewards are genuinely great! Today we just launched our Crowdfunder with a Facebook Live – me, producer Kristin Duffy at Slackline Productions and director Sarah Gain. You can have 35 mins of our podcast-y wit here! YouContinue reading “Put your Skin In The Game”

THE GLACIAL PACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE – A LAUGHING MATTER?

– You didn’t? – No! That’s a typo. I want you to have a climate emergency PICNIC. At Bath’s Rondo Theatre at 7:30 on Monday 2 March, Gill Kirk’s giving theatre lovers a chance to peek behind the curtain of her new show – halfway through its development. With this pre-tour “script-in-hand” show, she and the teamContinue reading “THE GLACIAL PACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE – A LAUGHING MATTER?”

Never quiet; always learning

Gosh – the sediment from Glitter Knickers has just about settled on the bottom of the jar. The feedback just flowed in – thank you very much indeed, everyone – and in the next couple of weeks, it’s my job to package that up, with a whole load of metrics for The Next Stage. Watch this space. Meanwhile,Continue reading “Never quiet; always learning”

Glittering Audiences: day 2

Glitter Knickers is proving (on the evidence of two nights) to be something people like! We had another smashing audience, with a very large “on the door” queue. I hope you’ll indulge my sharing some feedback – and if it inspires you to come, that would be wonderful – just tonight & Saturday (4/5 March)Continue reading “Glittering Audiences: day 2”

The Audience’s Glitter Knickers

Wonderful opening night last night (2 March) – thanks hugely to all who came (feel free to come again, of course!). If you haven’t yet booked and want to come, I strongly recommend you click this “Book Now” link. But in the meantime, here’s a few choice quotes from last night’s fantastic audience: “…theContinue reading “The Audience’s Glitter Knickers”

GLITTER KNICKERS AHOY!

OK – IT’S SHOW TIME! The new show can be unveiled! It’s called Glitter Knickers, it’s on for just 4 nights in March, here in Bath and it’s a comedy about being in your early middle age. Tickets have just gone on sale and the theatre (the gorgeous Rondo, with comfy seats for just overContinue reading “GLITTER KNICKERS AHOY!”

A Bit of a Song and Dance

Ever feel you’ve got the weight of the universe on your shoulders? You need Dan Dare – or does he need you? One man’s “Potteresque” escape hatch, live on stage and for one night only… A script in hand show – come and see theatre get made! Monday 14 July, 7:30pm, Tobacco Factory Theatres (Brewery)Continue reading “A Bit of a Song and Dance”