Spaceboy
A Play
Characters: 3 (2M 1F)
Aprox Run: 75 mins
SYNOPSIS:
Part One – If I Fall
Can you hear me, Major Tom? – Bowie
Single, self-employed Nathan falls for his next-door neighbour, thirty something Anna Walker. But Anna has a painful past and a troubled teenage son; and when a local lad goes missing, Nathan’s new relationship is tested to the brink.
Part Two – Moondust Will Cover Me
I’m happy, hope you’re happy too. – Bowie
Fifteen year old Hayden is a little confused and thinks he’s in love; and that would be fine, if his new found friend wasn’t hearing voices.
PRODUCTIONS:
29th June 2008, Actors and Writers London, Hammersmith, London W6.
NATHAN: James Price
ANNA: Laura Fitzpatrick
HAYDEN: Tom Addy (Riverside Youth Theatre)
Directed by Peter Mair
AWARDS:
21/10/2009 – Spaceboy has been longlisted for the Loft Theatre Company New Faces Writing Competition, 2009.
COMMENTS:
“Just wanted to say again I loved Spaceboy – you have a real talent for writing – keep up the good work!” – Robin Miller
“The most thought-provoking reading I have seen at AWL since I started attending in 2004. Not just in regard to content, but structure, approach……..almost demanding of the audience that ‘you better listen to this’.” – Tony Murphy
SCRIPT:
The script is available to read on request.


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