As part of Alphabetti Theatre’s Listen Up project comes the third of nine short plays written by underrepresented writers in the North East.

Jimmy has been missing for two days, his partner Vivien is distraught with worry. When a boy comes knocking on the door with answers, they don’t know what to believe. A queer love-loss story with a twist.

Directed by Paul James

Dramaturged & Produced by Ali Pritchard

Recording, Editing & Sound Design by Matt Jamie

Performed by Samantha Bell & Luke Maddison

James Piercy is a writer from the West Midlands. He graduated from Northumbria University with a BA in drama & scriptwriting. His debut play 'Waiting for Garbo' ran at the crescent theatre, in Birmingham, garnering rave reviews. Several of his one act plays; 'Oscar', 'Out in the streets' and 'Margie' have been produced in cities all around the U.K, including Newcastle's Northern Stage. He has also written four screenplays, including his directorial debut 'Known Voices' which is available online.

He is interested in ways of telling more authentic LGBTQ+ stories, wanting to tell queer stories that don't always focus on our sexuality but our existence.

“Queer people still have to fight for our rights, battle addition, debt. We want to get married and have children. I want to offer real stories about real people, not the usual stereotypes.”

This is James’s debut audio commission, find out more about James work via their Twitter: @mrjamespiercy

Music by Blear Moon
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Used under CC license
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