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Paul Smith

Recommended by Paul Smith

  • Sin - One Act Play by Ryan Kaminski
    27 Mar. 2021
    “ What starts out as a seemingly innocent behind-the-scenes story of entertainment-folk, explodes into a pertinent story of egos, abuse of power and depravity. Ryan Kaminski's short play is crafted so well that when the insults start being thrown you feel you need to keep your head down. Sharp, searing dialogue and a disturbing plot make SIN a real barnstormer of a piece! ”
  • What Happened to Eddie by Adam Richter
    24 Mar. 2021
    “ This is a smart piece of writing. A vignette of menace and intrigue. It takes great skill to create so much atmosphere in a few short minutes but Adam Richter achieves this and more. Film noir in a nutshell. Cracking! ”
  • The Signal-Man by Ian Bonner
    22 Mar. 2021
    “ A lovely and effective adaptation of a great story from Charles Dickens. Ian Bonner gives ample opportunity for a director and actors to create great atmosphere and offer the audience an edge of their seat experience. Great fun! ”
  • The Fierce Urgency Of Now (Radio Script) by Doug DeVita
    22 Mar. 2021
    “ Doug DeVita has used all his (considerable) artistry to transform his stage version of this play into a wonderfully slick, entertaining and very funny audio play. None of the wit and words of wisdom are lost and the array of sharp characters have been condensed with skill so as to retain the glorious array of roles for actors to well and truly get their teeth stuck into. Wonderful! ”
  • Confession (A Monologue) by Logan Shirley
    22 Mar. 2021
    “ Just brilliant - rather chimes with me! Within such a short piece one is lead down a number of paths and it is hilarious, disturbing and exhilirating by turn. Logan Shirley has produced a masterpiece of the short form monologue and it gives an actor a wonderful opportunity. First class story-telling! ”
  • Camp Lumberjack by Deirdre Girard
    20 Mar. 2021
    “ What a cracking piece of work. The whole set up is perfectly laid out and the arc of the story is a delight. It may only be ten minutes, but Deirdre Girard has constructed a wonderful dark play - very funny and menacing at the same time. Absolutely loved it! ”
  • At First Sight by Vince Melocchi
    20 Mar. 2021
    “ This is an utterly charming, heart-warming and very suddenly a very emotional play. Vince Melocchi effortlessly takes us into a meeting of a couple who, after many years, have re-connected on Zoom - it is a meeting of souls who maybe should have always been together. Uncomplicated, honest and beautiful writing. I heartily recommend it. Beautiful. ”
  • Paper Towels by Daniel Guyton
    14 Mar. 2021
    “ I love nothing more than a small, well-formed, entertaining piece of writing and Daniel Guyton ticks all the boxes with this very amusing, offbeat story of 'innocent' theft. How many people haven't 'acquired' pens, pencils, paperclips....from the workplace? The result goes to show how in just a minute a story can be full told. A joy. ”
  • Vaudeville Queen: A Monologue by Rachel Luann Strayer
    14 Mar. 2021
    “ What a wonderfully interesting and oh so pertinent story is this. I was not aware of Dora Dean but in this short monologue there is much to find out and spark further research. Rachel Luann Strayer has chosen a fascinating subject for this look at attitudes to race and entertainment and the points are subtly and very well made. Dora Dean is very good to meet and a full-length look at her life would make a really entertaining show. One of those treasures you find and feel so glad you did. ”
  • Visitation by Andrew Martineau
    13 Mar. 2021
    “ Within 10 minutes Andrew Martineau paints such a realistic portrait of love between a mother and son which is underlined by the impossible situation they find themselves in; being torn apart by events of the past and by the present dilemma. It is a masterful piece of craftsmanship which hits you in the solar plexus as it draws to a close. This dramatic gem will linger a long time in the mind. ”

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