As I mention on my About page, I’ve recently been lucky enough to have received a commission for my first professional piece of fiction — a short story for an anthology based around a certain TV show.
The story itself has been approved, is currently being typeset and the (small but historic) cheque has long since […]
Links to each weekly review I wrote for The Stage’s TV blog, TV Today, of BBC1’s Saturday evening theatre audition show, Any Dream Will Do.
A summary of the issues facing the creative side of the broadcasting industry as HDTV is introduced to the UK. Written for The Stage, November 2005.
An interview with producers Jason Haigh-Ellery and Gary Russell of Big Finish, makers of audio dramas revolving around cult sci-fi shows such as Doctor Who, Sapphire and Steel and the Tomorrow People. Written for The Stage, September 2005, this version (which originally appeared on The Stage website, from where it is still available) is an extended version of the one which appeared in print the same week.
A review of the West End production of Thoroughly Modern Millie starring Amanada Holden and Maureen Lipman. Written for Gay.com UK in October 2003.
Romeo and Juliet, as played by an all-male group of four actors who are playing schoolboys putting on Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. Written for Gay.com UK, September 2003
A plain language summary of the issues contained within the Government’s white paper on civil partnerships for same-sex partners. The consultation paper went on to form the basis of the Civil Partnerships Act, which came into law in 2005. Written for Gay.com UK.
A review of the film adaptation of the stage play The Laramie Project. Originally written for Gay.com UK.
After the producers of cult TV hit Buffy The Vampire Slayer killed off a recurring character who was also an out lesbian, this article examined the accusations of homophobia aimed at a show which was historically regarded as being gay-friendly. Written for Gay.com UK.
A review of Bryan Singer’s superhero sequel, written for Gay.com UK.