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Emma Reeves

EMMA REEVES

  
Nationality:    British
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Literary Agent:    David Higham Associates Ltd  represented by Georgina Ruffhead

Emma is a versatile writer working in adult Drama, children's Drama, radio and the stage. Her TV credits include the Story of Tracy Beaker, Belonging, the Murder of Princess Diana (Lifetime ChAnnel), Half Moon Invistigations, Spirit Warriors and Doctors. Her adaptations include Carrie's War (Lillian Baylis Theatre 2006 and West End 2009), Little Women (West End) and Cool Hand Luke (forthcoming). Emma is currently writing for the new BBC series - Tracy Beaker Returns.

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below is a list of Emma Reeves's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The         Anne Of Green Gables         Carrie's War         Cool Hand Luke         Hetty Feather         Little Women         Psycho's Tale         Snow Child

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The

Synopsis:
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Notes:
adapted from Arthur Conan Doyle, written by Emma Reeves And Andrew Loudon

1st Produced:
French Tour     2004

Organisations:
Theatre En Anglais

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Adaptation

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Anne Of Green Gables

Synopsis:
Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert advertise for a boy to help on their farm. Due to a misunderstanding Anne Shirley arrives instead. To stay at Green Gables would be a dream come true for Anne, but she just keeps getting into scrapes. She dyes her hair green, accidentally gets her best friend drunk and smashes her slate over the head of the handsomest boy in school. . . Impetuous, rebellious and gloriously red-headed, Anne is one of literature's most appealing heroines, brought faithfully and imaginatively to life in Emma Reeves' new stageplay for all the family.

Notes:
from the novel by L M Montgomery

1st Produced:

Organisations:
Novel Theatre

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Music:
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Genre:
Adaptation

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  7            Other:  -

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Carrie's War

Synopsis:
When the Second World War air raids threaten their safety in the city, Carrie and her brother Nick are evacuated to a small Welsh village. But the countryside has dangers and adventures of its own - and a group of characters who will change Carrie's life for ever. there's mean Mr Evans, who won't let the children eat meat; but theres also kind Auntie Lou. there's brilliant young Albert sandwich, another evacuee, and Mr Johnny, who speaks a language all of his own. then there's Hepzibah Green, the witch at Druids Grove who makes perfect mince pies, and the ancient skull with its terrifying curse. . .

Notes:
from the book by Nina Bawden

1st Produced:

Organisations:
Novel Theatre

1st Published:

Music:
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Genre:
Adaptation

Parts:
Male:  6            Female:  4            Other:  extras, doubling

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Cool Hand Luke

Cool Hand Luke
Beneath a scorching Florida sun, Boss Godfrey watches the chain gang. Keeps his eye on Cool Hand Luke. War hero, trouble-maker, inspiration to his fellow inmates. And just the man Boss wants to crush. . .Cool Hand Luke is the hard-hitting story of a true original. He'll play it real cool in the face of brutality. He'll always get back up after a beating. He'll eat fifty eggs in an hour, to win a bet. A man who won't conform no matter what it costs.

Notes:
Adaptation from novel by Donn Pearce. Workshop production Garrick, London 2004

1st Produced:

Organisations:
Novel Theatre

1st Published:
Oberon Books (2011) >>>    978-1849431651

Music:
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Genre:
Adaptation

Parts:
Male:  12            Female:  5            Other:  -

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Hetty Feather

Hetty Feather
Roll up and join Hetty on her escape from the Foundling Hospital. Tremble as she faces Matron Stinking Bottomly. Thrill as she discovers the squirrel house and Tanglefields Travelling Circus. Gasp as she endures a night locked in the attic. Quake as she braves the scary streets of Victorian London and cheer as she overcomes all in her search to find her real mother and a true family of her own.

Notes:
based on Jacqueline Wilson's story adapted by Emma Reeves

1st Produced:
Rose Theatre Kingston     05 Apr 2014

Organisations:
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1st Published:
Oberon Books (2014) >>>    978-1783191765

Music:
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Genre:
adaptation

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  3            Other:  musicians

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Little Women

Synopsis:
Romantic Meg. Shy Beth. Wilful Amy. And, of course, passionate and fiery Jo. Little Women tells the story of the March sisters growing up in genteel poverty against the backdrop of the American Civil War. This timeless tale of four sisters' adventures has enchanted millions of readers

Notes:
from the books by Louisa May Alcott

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Genre:
Adaptation

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  4            Other:  -

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Psycho's Tale

Synopsis:
Psycho's Tale, a disturbing and compelling story of obsessive love.

Notes:
part of Back to the Yurt

1st Produced:
The Milgi, Cardiff     2009

Organisations:
Dirty Protest

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
short play

Parts:
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Snow Child

Synopsis:
The first snow falls. Watching the village children play, a lonely couple yearn for a child of their own. They build a small figure from the ice and snow, and wish very, very hard... until the strength of their longing brings the magical Snow Child to life before their eyes! She's a girl like no other and brings laughter to the whole village. But it's not easy, bringing up a wild daughter of the blizzards and the wind. As the seasons turn, and winter gives way to spring and summer, will the Snow Child and her parents find their "happily ever after"?

Notes:
Emma Reeves, based on Arthur Ransome's adaptation of The Little Daughter of the Snow, music by Oliver Birch

1st Produced:

Organisations:
tutti frutti

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Christmas show TYA

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  1            Other:  -

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