Nearly there

I'm nearly there. Mark Smeaton has been arrested and George is about to go out to lead the Challengers at the May Day joust. It's starting to feel quite intense and a bit disturbing. How about this. Eric Ives says "in history evidence matters, not invention." Of course it's all about evidence, but without using our imaginations history is meaningless. What do you think?

Ready for act four

I've had a day off from writing today working with my lovely team and our amazing community theatre company. But I'm gagging to get on with act 4 tomorrow!!!!! Watch this space to find out how it goes....1536 was a difficult year for the Boleyns. (lovely to hear from you Laura! Hope you can come to the show.)

My first ever Blog entry

I'm three quarters of the way through writing "Fallen in Love" - my new play about Anne Boleyn and her relationship with her brother George. I'm taking a day out today to catch up with the team in the office, do some press interviews and have a look at the amazing Yurt they're building for the play in the garden here at Gippeswyk Hall. The play's getting very heavy now as I get into the fourth act, which is essentially 1536, Anne's downfall. The Tower is in sight as I get towards the end. I'll be letting you know how it goes.....