Six years ago I set up a new theatre writing initiative called Page 2 Stage.

The idea was to invite writers who were new to play-writing to submit short (10 minute) scripts and the winning entrants would then follow their work through every stage of development, culminating in a showcase performance by professional actors.

Over the years the project has grown and grown.

And this year has been by far the most ambitious creatively. 

Rather than ask writers to submit individual short plays, we asked them to write monologues from the point of view of guests at a wedding.  All the writers were told was that the bride was called Lisa and the groom was called Phillip.

We were inundated with entries – ranging from the bride and groom to their families and friends, and even the vicar and wedding photographer.

My two co-directors and I then set about weaving these monologues into one over-arcing story. And the result is a show called, ‘For Better or For Worse’.

Rehearsing a Dance Scene from the Disco

The first act takes place in the church and the second in the wedding reception.

Audience members are going to be made to feel as if they are guests at the wedding also, with free bucks fizz and wedding cake and various other interactive elements.

All in all it has been a lot of work but loads of fun.

Due to the fun, interactive nature of the show we sold out almost immediately so now another night has been added this Thursday.

If you would like to come along please click here for more information.

All profits are going to the charity Happy Ever After and we are hoping to raise enough money to fund a year long literacy programme in Ghana for at least 60 people.

Hope to see you there!