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J S Hamilton

J S HAMILTON

  
Nationality:    British
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writing team Sam Bell and John May operating as J S Hamilton. as yet in J. S. Hamilton's short career, a collection of provoking and ranging plays connected mainly through the use of familial relationships, great praise has been received from the likes of Sir Alan ayckbourn

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below is a list of J S Hamilton's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Blind Man's Bluff         E For Apple         Expectations         Imperfectly Abnormal         Room, The         Something Blue

Blind Man's Bluff

Synopsis:
the day is Kate's birthday - but each family member seems to have something else on their mind. Debbie's failing marriage can be consoled by only Jack, her husband's gay brother. amelia - currently studying frantically for her exams, comes across some trouble in her younger brother and his buying habits, and her own english teacher, James. Kate's first and only appearance brings the play crashing to its finale, as the sound of a lone party popper is heard. Cohering to J. S. Hamilton's work with familial relationships, this dark and twisted play strays far from the convention of both the author and playwriting alike.

Notes:
Currently in production for the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival to be performed by An ensemble from "Blasted Productions" Alongside "Blind Man's Bluff". One Act, one set, two scenes.

1st Produced:
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Organisations:
Blasted Productions

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Dark Drama One act

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  2            Other:  a dead body.

Further Reference:
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E For Apple

Synopsis:
Not your average romantic Drama, 'e For apple' is set in a cancer ward, where aoife and adam are coming to terms with the changes going on around and inside of them. Described as 'word perfect. . .very Pinter", this fifteen minutes play is emotionally intense.

Notes:
Two sets; two seats, two beds

1st Produced:
the Vault (Edinburgh Festival Fringe)    2009

Organisations:
Blasted Productions

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
15 min

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  1            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Expectations

Synopsis:
a farce with a twist; 15-year-old Jess and her Step-mother Cathy share an unusual problem, whilst the unobtrusive Clive stays completely that. Jess's friend Clara and her slightly eccentric Father make cameos, as well as Daniel, with more links than you'd first assume. Described to be "presented as a farce", it has also been described as "harrowing", due to its final scene and surprising subject matter.

Notes:
One Act, four scenes, three sets.

1st Produced:
CultureShock Festival    2008

Organisations:
Blasted Productions

1st Published:
LuLu, 2008   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Farce One act

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  3            Other:  2 television voices

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Imperfectly Abnormal

Synopsis:
On the hen night for a not-so-normal marriage, one mother congregates with her three daughters, an approved friends and two very uninvited guests; one dragged one booked. Described to have links with both Chekhov's "Three Sisters" and the cult film "Hannah and her Sisters", this familial comedy embarks on discussing deeper social and moral issues in a confronting manner.

Notes:
Currently in production for the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival to be performed by An ensemble from "Blasted Productions" Alongside "Blind Man's Bluff".

1st Produced:
-    -

Organisations:
Blasted Productions

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Semi-farce.

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  5            Other:  -

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Room, The

Synopsis:
6 people, 6 letters, one room. Why are they all there? as the story unfolds, not all is as it seems. Described by Sir Alan ayckbourn as "a psychological thriller. . .agatha Christie like in twists". He also commented on the "a good ear for vocal pattern and establishment of character" J. S. Hamilton had and suspected that "actors would enjoy tackling these roles."

Notes:
In the form of 5 short monologues, then An ensemble scene. A one-act play.

1st Produced:

Organisations:
Scarborough Theatre

1st Published:
LuLu, 2008   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Psychological Thriller One act

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  3            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Something Blue

Synopsis:
manic maids of honour.

Notes:
-

1st Produced:
the Vault (Edinburgh Festival Fringe)    2009

Organisations:
Blasted Productions

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
short play

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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