Nicolas Billon

Nic writes for theatre, television, and film. His work has been produced around the world.

Nic adapted his first play, THE ELEPHANT SONG, into a feature film starring Xavier Dolan, Bruce Greenwood, and Catherine Keener. His latest, BUTCHER, was mounted across Canada. A graduate of the CFC’s Prime Time TV program, Nic wrote for CBC’s WWII spy series X COMPANY and on the reboot of STREET LEGAL.

Nic’s work has garnered over a dozen awards, including a Governor-General’s Award for Drama, a Canadian Screen Award, and a Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting Award.

Nic writes for theatre, television, and film. His work has been produced around the world.

Nic adapted his first play, THE ELEPHANT SONG, into a feature film starring Xavier Dolan, Bruce Greenwood, and Catherine Keener. His latest, BUTCHER, was mounted across Canada. A graduate of the CFC’s Prime Time TV program, Nic wrote for CBC’s WWII spy series X COMPANY and on the reboot of STREET LEGAL.

Nic’s work has garnered over a dozen awards, including a Governor-General’s Award for Drama, a Canadian Screen Award, and a Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting Award.

Scripts

The Elephant Song

by Nicolas Billon

Cast Size
3—4
Genre
drama,
mystery/thriller

An eminent psychiatrist has vanished from his office. The last person to see him is Michael, a troubled patient obsessed with all things elephants. Dr Greenberg, the hospital director, is determined to interrogate Michael, despite the head nurse’s cryptic warnings. Michael speaks of elephants and opera — with the occasional hint of murder and foul play – and lures the hospital director into a devious trap.

An eminent psychiatrist has vanished from his office. The last person to see him is Michael, a troubled patient obsessed with all things elephants. Dr Greenberg, the hospital director, is determined to interrogate Michael, despite the head nurse’s cryptic warnings. Michael speaks of elephants and opera — with the occasional hint of murder and foul play – and lures the hospital director into a devious trap.