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MARK WHITELEY |
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Mark Whiteley has written, performed and produced for Hard Graft Theatre Company for ten years. In the past he has organised a 56 charity shops into theatre venues for the national tour of Burt n Joyce, planned a nationwide tour of living rooms and conceived and delivered a 216 mile performance across the country with nothing but a comedy show as currency. He has also booked, written and produced 3 national theatre tours. Mark is the founder of Hard Graft and was the runner up of the BBC Alfred Bradley new writing award 2007. In 2005 he was the winner of the TAPPS comedy writing award. Mark lives and works in Oldham.
Plays by Mark Whiteley
Babushka's Christmas Gift | ||
| 1st Produced: | Oldham :Civic Hall, Lee Street, Upermill, Oldham OL3 6AE >>> | 15 Dec 2008 | ||||
Company: | Hardgraft Theatre Company | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #125244 | |||
To Buy This Play: | If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies | |||||
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Genre: | Christmas Story | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
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Synopsis: | Babushka is so busy cleaning that she ignores the invite from the three wise men and the angel to visit a new born king. Now she is determined to deliver her precious gifts to the baby. She sets out to follow the star and meets some interesting characters on her way. An exciting and lively Christmas show that allows children of all ages to experience first hand the joys and skills of traditional storytelling. | |||||
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Burt 'n' Joyce | ||
| 1st Produced: | Nottingham: Arts Theatre, George Street, Nottingham NG1 3BE >>> | 12 Sep 2006 | ||||
Company: | Hardgraft Theatre Company | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #125241 | |||
To Buy This Play: | If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies | |||||
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Genre: | Play/Drama | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 1 | Female | 1 | ||
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Synopsis: | Meet Burt 'n' Joyce, an ordinary couple, in an ordinary Nottingham charity shop, who are about to have the most extraordinary day of their lives. . . | |||||
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Charity Begins at Home | ||
| 1st Produced: | Edinburgh: Fringe Festival, 180 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QS >>> | 07 Aug 2005 | ||||
Company: | Hardgraft Theatre Company | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #125242 | |||
To Buy This Play: | If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies | |||||
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Genre: | Play/Drama | |||||
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Synopsis: | Charity Begins At Home is the story of Burt and Joyce, two volunteer charity shop workers, on an ordinary high street who are about to have the most extraordinary day of their lives, with the discovery of £15,000 cash, 2 ski masks and a gun left in a bag outside the shop. Burt's dreams of owning a static caravan on the east coast are dashed by Joyce's kindness to others, a story of friendship, fig rolls and how to spend a fortune. | |||||
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Grass! | ||
| 1st Produced: | Midland, Manchester | 2008 | ||||
Company: | Hardgraft Theatre Company | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #85775 | |||
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Genre: | 60 min comedy/drama One Act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 4 | Female | 1 | ||
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Notes: | part of Manchester's 24:7 Theatre Festival | |||||
Synopsis: | Last year Caz got 360 hours of community service. He argued that the best use of his order would be to talk to people about the past. To educate, to instruct, to have a doss. Obviously he didn't say the last bit. The court agreed, so this is his play. | |||||
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Knife Edge | ||
| 1st Produced: | 16 Apr 2010 | |||||
Company: | Hardgraft Theatre Company | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #113577 | |||
To Buy This Play: | If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies | |||||
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Genre: | Thriller | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 3 | Female | 1 | ||
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Synopsis: | In January my son was stabbed on his way home from work. He died on the pavement before the ambulance arrived. There were many witnesses but not one had the courage to stand up in court. We all know who is responsible. Therefore I have no alternative. I challenge John Cox to a duel to the death. Yesterday I was an ordinary printer. Today I am Judge, Jury and Executioner. | |||||
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Poles Apart | ||
| 1st Produced: | Guildford: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3UX >>> | 05 Feb 2009 | ||||
Company: | Hardgraft Theatre Company | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #95674 | |||
To Buy This Play: | If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies | |||||
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Genre: | Play/Drama | |||||
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Notes: | written by Mark Whitely and Daniel Hoffmann-Gill | |||||
Synopsis: | Officially 600,000 Polish people have come to Britain to seek work since 2004. Two British lads (Dan and Mark) are reversing the trend and trying to get work in Warsaw, Poles Apart is their story. This unique show about a 2000 mile adventure from the U.K to Poland follows the journey thousands of Polish people have made over the last 70 years. Poles Apart is the story of two nations who have fought together, worked together and now live together. | |||||
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Red Riding Hood | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 08 Dec 2009 | ||||
Company: | Hardgraft Theatre Company | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #125245 | |||
To Buy This Play: | If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies | |||||
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Genre: | Christmas Story | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
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Synopsis: | Looking for what's on in saddleworth or things to do this Christmas in Saddleworth? Red Riding Hood is a great theatre show packed with Christmas magic, singing, dancing as well as a classic timeless story for all the family. | |||||
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Thick As Thieves | ||
| 1st Produced: | Nottingham: Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham, NG1 5AF >>> | 07 Oct 2001 | ||||
Company: | Hardgraft Theatre Company | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #36996 | |||
To Buy This Play: | If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies | |||||
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Genre: | Black Comedy Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 2 | Female | - | ||
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Synopsis: | Mark Whiteley said 'When I was a bad lad I did many bad things. I have stood over someone as they slept with a bat in my hand, ready to strike if they awoke. I have trashed caravans, smashed a car into a wall and stole a bag of Christmas presents out of the back of a ford fiesta. . . For these things I am sorry.' | |||||
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When Will I Be Famous | ||
| 1st Produced: | The Gate, Goole | 15 Jan 2011 | ||||
Company: | Hardgraft Theatre Company | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #125243 | |||
To Buy This Play: | If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies | |||||
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Genre: | Comedy | |||||
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Synopsis: | The funny and touching true story of a man who wanted some attention | |||||
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