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Kel Vance

Recommended by Kel Vance

  • Secondhand Angels by Michael Goodwin Hilton
    2 May. 2019
    “ Secondhand Angels takes you on a powerful and emotional roller coaster ride. Masterfully written, Hilton compels connection through his skilful interrogation of his characters humanity, that is both memorising and terrifying. And by exposing us to their darkness and light, Hilton gives us the gift of hope and understanding that we can choose not to be trapped by our past, that we can define our own future. Secondhand Angels would be an extraordinary play to see staged. Perfect for any play festival. ”
  • Tea in the Afternoon by Vanessa Shealy
    26 Jan. 2019
    “ "Tea In The Afternoon" with its beautifully crafted characters is superbly written. Bes and Elizabeth's journey, while feeling familiar, offers surprising twists that are rooted in its often brutal honesty and heart wrenching reality of life for those with, and for those caring for loved ones with dementia. Evoking empathy through humour, Shealy deftly peels through the layers of what it means to be family. A wonderful addition to any festival or theatre seeking to champion women's stories. ”
  • Return to Aleppo by Annalisa Dias
    18 Jan. 2019
    “ This play, exquisitely crafted, intimately looks at the horrors of war. With its beautifully drawn characters of Hasti and Mariam, Dias takes you on an emotional journey through that which should never be endured, that powerfully centres us in a world, that while unfamiliar to most, is all too real for many. It's this reality, artfully created, that draws you in and haunts you before leaving you with a motivating push, that we can and must do more. An important piece, necessary for any festival that wishes to engage and offer thought provoking theatre. ”
  • East Stanton Station by Mara Dresner
    16 Jan. 2019
    “ "East Stanton Station" by Mara Dresner is a call to arms. The smart, snappy dialogue flows smoothly with the humorous interplay between the characters creatively reminding each of us that we have the power to make a difference in the world and how easy it is for us to forget and be complacent. The dark comedic overtone does not diminish the strong message that change starts with the individual, in fact it reinforces it perfectly. ”
  • Battle of the Sexist by Steven Hayet
    11 Jan. 2019
    “ I truly enjoyed this deftly crafted play by Steven Hayet. The creative interplay between the two main characters, John and Connie, and their respective 'support' teams, allows us to peak beneath the surface and meaningfully examine the nuances of sexism in the age of 'gotcha moments' in a highly humorous way. Perfect for any play festival. ”
  • 153 by Steven G. Martin
    11 Jan. 2019
    “ I love '153' by Steven Martin. It is beautifully crafted with its intimate, intense and personal dialogue that is relatable for each of us. It forces us to look within and ultimately with self reflection and soul searching find the part of us we've been missing, hiding or yet to discover. '153' leaves you determined to be kinder to who you were, who you are now and hopeful, for who you are to become. A truly wonderful play for any festival. ”
  • Burkini Blues by Bryan Stubbles
    11 Jan. 2019
    “ 'Burkini Blues' is a clever, humorous play by Bryan Stubbles that takes on the heavy hitting subjects of sexism and racism in such an ingeniously comedic way. There's real craft in the way the conversation unfolds between Pierre and Hadiah as the tension escalates to its highly amusing ending. Would so love to see this on stage! ”
  • Hindsight by Audrey Webb
    9 Jan. 2019
    “ I found 'Hindsight' to be a touching, joyous play that fools you with its light easy banter before producing a knock-out punch that hits you deep, reminding you of the fleetingness of life and the need to really 'see' the world and those around us. A memorable short play that would be perfect for any festival. ”
  • Utopia Found by Matthew Weaver
    29 Nov. 2018
    “ 'Utopia Found' exudes a warm humor with deft subtly and emotion that rightly pulls you in to this intimate world. There's such beauty in the way the conversation between the two travelers and Uriel unfolds that it reaches out and grabs a hold of your heart, leaving you with a hopeful image of what life is all about. Exquisitely written, I would so love to see this play performed. ”
  • A Humble Path [a monologue] by Steven G. Martin
    29 Nov. 2018
    “ I found 'A Humble Path' truly mesmerising. A suspenseful dark tale with a character that we unwillingly see the harsh truth of ourselves reflected in. Steve Martin has crafted a masterful ten minute monologue that is captivating and compelling - a must for any play festival. ”

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