Looking to hire a script writer?

I am an experienced comedy and drama script writer ready to originate new projects or enhance existing ones. I add real depth, humour, and a unique perspective.

I write

Plays, screenplays, podcasts, scripts for brands and cause-led campaigns. 

I bring

15+ years diverse experience across the creative industries.

acclaimed theatre, TV, and audio script writing experience.

a specialism for dialogue and story development.

a commitment to inclusive, LGBTQ+, and working-class narratives.

extensive commercial script writing for high-end brands and causes.

I love drama & comedy

My sweet spot is work that asks, is that tragically sad or really funny? I love to imbue scripted projects with rich characters, authentic dialogue, and intelligent story development and structure. That’s true whether you want pure comedy, stand alone drama, or that magic that happens when you blur the line between the two.

Reviews

  • “There’s a sweet sort of sadness to this one, it is the sense of pathos amidst the daftness that gives this story an edge.”

    BAFTA Rocliffe Jury on my winning entry

  • "a thoughtful, subtle exploration of how to present trauma and grief on stage; an audience giving a moment of time and finding a little glimmer of beauty within."

    — Tim Bano, The Stage

  • “...clever concept musical, featuring interrelated stories... the best episodes are written by Freya Slipper or Doug Crossley... ”

    — Patricia Nicol, Sunday Times Culture

  • “Echoes of Edward Bond and Joe Orton... an excellent, thought-provoking piece of theatre”

    — British Theatre Guide

  • "brutal and funny in turns with a burning, plangent heart”

    Alexi Kay Campbell

Commissions

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Brief

Book a call and we’ll agree on what you need. I’ll give you a quote.

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Write

I’ll work alongside you and your creative team or I’ll go away and write for you.

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Refine

We’ll have a back and forth and make tweaks until we get it right.

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Let’s talk

When you want to hire a scriptwriter, finding the right person takes time and effort. If you like what you see or have any questions, I’m eager to get to know you better and see if we can capture some magical creative chemistry together.