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Thanks to Dominic, Michael and Suzanne for their hard-hitting rendition of Inside My Head last month.

I was delighted to be a part of The Platform and impressed by the imaginative, well-balanced programme that Bread & Roses put together. There’s a new Platform in May with five new plays. I’d advise you to catch it if you can.

This month I’ve been testing some work-in-progress at the Constellation Creatives CoLab, a night of short dramatic pieces at the Hospital Club in Covent Garden. It was good to get a scene from my new play, Closed, up and running in front of an audience. There’s no better way to find out what works and what still needs attention.

Meanwhile I’ve added a link to a recent profile piece in the Shoreham Herald, telling the story of my move to London and some of the sacrifices in the life of a writer.

Catch six new short plays, including my own Inside My Head. The Platform is produced by the Bread & Roses Theatre Company, based in Clapham, South London.

Inside My Head is directed by Dominic Danson, and features a tense stand-off in the consultation room. Can a troubled man find the help he needs without resorting to violence? And why does he need a gun to make his point?

• Suzanne Goldberg as the Therapist
• Michael Amariah as the Patient

The Platform also features great new plays by Claire Booker, Mike Carter, Tilly Lunken, Nida Manzoor and Kay Poiro. Here’s the full programme and a flyer.

You can see all six plays on Friday 22 February (7.30pm) and Saturday 23 February (2.30pm and 7.30pm). Tickets are just £8 for all shows and are available here.

The last Platform in November sold out quickly so I recommend buying your ticket soon!