Glen Dickson

Glen Dickson is a prolific writer whose work had been performed on stage and on air throughout the UK and the US. His writing portfolio runs the gamut from monologues and short plays to full length works. Whatever the genre, Dickson’s goal is to capture both the darker and lighter sides of the human experience. He has written sketches for several BBC shows and has devised corporate roleplays and training events for many organisations and universities. He was awarded his B.A in Drama degree from Dame Judi Dench at his graduation ceremony at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now named The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland). His subsequent decades of acting experience is his strongest catalyst in crafting characters and conflicts that actors would want to perform.
For the past 6...

Glen Dickson is a prolific writer whose work had been performed on stage and on air throughout the UK and the US. His writing portfolio runs the gamut from monologues and short plays to full length works. Whatever the genre, Dickson’s goal is to capture both the darker and lighter sides of the human experience. He has written sketches for several BBC shows and has devised corporate roleplays and training events for many organisations and universities. He was awarded his B.A in Drama degree from Dame Judi Dench at his graduation ceremony at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now named The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland). His subsequent decades of acting experience is his strongest catalyst in crafting characters and conflicts that actors would want to perform.
For the past 6 years, Glen has been the curator/producer of a monthly writer’s showcase (The Rum Diaries Presents) in Glasgow. In 2020, he launched The Writer’s Block Radio Hour, a monthly radio show he curates and produces via Radio Six International. Radiosix.com

Contact information
writersblockradiohour@gmail.com
glenupstart@hotmail.com

Scripts

The Night Shift

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

A shopkeeper recalls police brutality in his neighbourhood.

A shopkeeper recalls police brutality in his neighbourhood.

Devil's in the Detail

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

An Atheist rants.

An Atheist rants.

An Alien at Their Table.

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

Dani doesn't fit in. He/She/they remembers a festive encounter with a cakey twist

Dani doesn't fit in. He/She/they remembers a festive encounter with a cakey twist

Marcus

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

A short monologue about stubbornness and jellyfish.

A short monologue about stubbornness and jellyfish.

Martyr of Fact

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

Passive aggression bubbling under.
A short tale of not knowing how to complain.

Passive aggression bubbling under.
A short tale of not knowing how to complain.

The Best Medicine

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

Kaz is trying to find his inner peace but a knock at the door changes everything.

Kaz is trying to find his inner peace but a knock at the door changes everything.

Backward Symbol Extended remix Version.

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

1989 and a boy is in love with the Manchester music scene. They say you should never meet your idols, but this is just daft. Ian Brown is a god.

1989 and a boy is in love with the Manchester music scene. They say you should never meet your idols, but this is just daft. Ian Brown is a god.

Backward Symbol

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

it's 1989 and a boy is swept away by the baggy Manchester sound. They say you should never meet your idols but that's just daft!

(Also a longer version is available)

it's 1989 and a boy is swept away by the baggy Manchester sound. They say you should never meet your idols but that's just daft!

(Also a longer version is available)

Against the Grain

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

I think loneliness is like a form of Measles. A concise tale about isolation.

I think loneliness is like a form of Measles. A concise tale about isolation.

Her Warmth

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

A dark one. Just read it and see.

A dark one. Just read it and see.

A New Regime

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

A change in training for a football player causes an unexpected reaction.

A change in training for a football player causes an unexpected reaction.

Drawing Battleships

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

Gerry remembers a game involving tickling. The first feelings of intimacy are rekindled.

Gerry remembers a game involving tickling. The first feelings of intimacy are rekindled.

Remember Me

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

A daughter prepares to be reunited with her father after the longest time. Can she forgive his extreme actions?

A daughter prepares to be reunited with her father after the longest time. Can she forgive his extreme actions?

Rebooted

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

5 minute monologue. A woman invites her friends and family to discuss her love for a much younger man.

5 minute monologue. A woman invites her friends and family to discuss her love for a much younger man.

The Change

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

8 minute comic two-hander. A couple on the brink of breaking up, wait on a removal van arriving and look back on their 20 year relationship.

8 minute comic two-hander. A couple on the brink of breaking up, wait on a removal van arriving and look back on their 20 year relationship.

Spitting the Dummy

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

Monologue, 4 minutes. A major tantrum, a busy supermarket and a young mother on the edge of a nervous breakdown.

Monologue, 4 minutes. A major tantrum, a busy supermarket and a young mother on the edge of a nervous breakdown.

The Emergency Code

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

Marty can read minds. Witness him in action as he ex[plains his very unique process. Concentrate though, because he'll be asking questions afterwards.

Marty can read minds. Witness him in action as he ex[plains his very unique process. Concentrate though, because he'll be asking questions afterwards.

Size Ten

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

2 minutes. Suzy is incredibly self conscious about the size of her feet. She searches for some kind of self acceptance in this quirky and bittersweet monologue.

2 minutes. Suzy is incredibly self conscious about the size of her feet. She searches for some kind of self acceptance in this quirky and bittersweet monologue.

The Darkside of the Mom

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

A Young mother hatches a devious plan using Star Wars to win over her daddy obsessed toddler.

A Young mother hatches a devious plan using Star Wars to win over her daddy obsessed toddler.

Vanilla Essence

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

Monologue, 4 mins. - Joe recently joined an online dating agency for the more mature client. He recalls a very special lady that reminds him of his late wife.

Monologue, 4 mins. - Joe recently joined an online dating agency for the more mature client. He recalls a very special lady that reminds him of his late wife.

Bricked In

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

A son attempts to connect with his father and remembers some negative and positive childhood memories.

A son attempts to connect with his father and remembers some negative and positive childhood memories.

The Overnight Bag

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

A woman discovers her husband has been cheating again and decides to teach him a lesson.

A woman discovers her husband has been cheating again and decides to teach him a lesson.

Fuck Being Good

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

Monologue, 3 mins. What if you could stop feeling guilty about the bad things you do? If you could eradicate your own conscience? If you could lie, steal and cheat then sleep soundly like a new born baby?
Come meet Graham and take part in his seminar. It might just change your life.

Monologue, 3 mins. What if you could stop feeling guilty about the bad things you do? If you could eradicate your own conscience? If you could lie, steal and cheat then sleep soundly like a new born baby?
Come meet Graham and take part in his seminar. It might just change your life.

Stalking Ted

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

A woman tries to convince herself that her actions are quite normal and shifts the blame to her ex-partner. A dark tale of unrequited love.

A woman tries to convince herself that her actions are quite normal and shifts the blame to her ex-partner. A dark tale of unrequited love.

Cluttered

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

Sophie is trying to be a comic but is struggling to come to terms with her mental health issues.
How can she do stand up when most mornings she can't actually stand up?

Sophie is trying to be a comic but is struggling to come to terms with her mental health issues.
How can she do stand up when most mornings she can't actually stand up?

Friendly Fire

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

Van and Rita have been bosom buddies since they were kids. Rita has stood on the touchlines and watched Van go from girl to girl like a randy butterfly. She has always being there for him when things turned pear-shaped.
But, now something is different.

Join them over an intimate dinner as they try to work out if romance is possible after all of these years.

Van and Rita have been bosom buddies since they were kids. Rita has stood on the touchlines and watched Van go from girl to girl like a randy butterfly. She has always being there for him when things turned pear-shaped.
But, now something is different.

Join them over an intimate dinner as they try to work out if romance is possible after all of these years.

Chivalry Is

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

A guy infatuated by a woman he has just encountered in a bar, waxes lyrically.

A guy infatuated by a woman he has just encountered in a bar, waxes lyrically.

Time Ladies, Please.

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

Two older women discuss a home-made time machine and the implications of making the trip.

Two older women discuss a home-made time machine and the implications of making the trip.

The Curve Ball

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

An American tourist has his first drug experience at a house party in Glasgow. He sees a girl wearing a Scottish Independence Yes T-Shirt and is intrigued.

An American tourist has his first drug experience at a house party in Glasgow. He sees a girl wearing a Scottish Independence Yes T-Shirt and is intrigued.

Hologram Nan

by Glen Dickson

Synopsis

A daughter struggles to deal with her mother's dementia.

A daughter struggles to deal with her mother's dementia.