Courtenay Schembri Gray

Courtenay Schembri Gray

Courtenay Schembri Gray is the author of four poetry collections, the latest being THE MAGGOT ON MAPLE STREET (Anxiety Press). Her work has appeared in journals such as The Bolton Review and CAROUSEL. She resides in the North of England. Keep up with her on Twitter (@courtenaywrites) / https://themaplemoon.substack.com

Plays

  • The Change by Courtenay Schembri Gray
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    Genre: drama
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    Keyword: menopause, Relationships + 2 more
    Genre: drama
    Keyword: menopause, Relationships, assault, family
    In a garden in the North of England, Freida and Billie are waiting to watch the sunset, but wine isn’t the only thing flowing as secrets come spilling out and their relationship is tested.
  • The Burning by Courtenay Schembri Gray
    Recommendations: 1
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    Genre: drama, immersive + 3 more
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    Keyword: drama, trapped + 2 more
    Genre: drama, immersive, melodrama, mystery/thriller, tragedy
    Keyword: drama, trapped, psychological, thriller
    Four strangers find themselves trapped in a Swiss Chalet overnight. As tension rises, secrets and scandal threaten their livelihoods.
  • The Archer by Courtenay Schembri Gray
    Recommendations: 1
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    Genre: biography, comedy + 4 more
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    Keyword: Lord Byron, Keats + 3 more
    Genre: biography, comedy, docudrama/historic, drama, experimental, parody/spoof
    Keyword: Lord Byron, Keats, poetry, poet, historic retelling
    A modern retelling of the infamous rivalry between Lord Byron and Keats.
  • The Carrion by Courtenay Schembri Gray
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
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    Genre: drama, melodrama + 2 more
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    Keyword: Blackpill, latin + 6 more
    Genre: drama, melodrama, political, tragedy
    Keyword: Blackpill, latin, metaphor, internet culture, drama, Fatphobia, narcissism, art
    MALUM (meaning ‘Evil’) and ASSECLA (meaning ‘Follower’) are two unsavoury character who spend their days criticising the art of others without creating any of their own. They are soon confronted with their toxic views, but will they ever change?

    This play is a character study of the blackpill community.
  • The Moonchild by Courtenay Schembri Gray
    Recommendations: 3
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    Genre: drama
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    Keyword: literature, loneliness + 2 more
    Genre: drama
    Keyword: literature, loneliness, Paris, relationship
    John and Kathy have just met at a book launch in Paris. They retreat back to John’s apartment where themes of loneliness are explored.