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David Lydon

DAVID LYDON  (1986 - )

 Nationality:    British/Irish/Australian
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 Curtain Call         Fragments         Leap Of Faith         Spanner, The         Think Tank         Turbulence

Curtain Call

Synopsis:
The big first night for Sir andrew Samson's new play. However, the preview was a disaster, with Gregor Yachminovich, the harshest critic in town, giving it a terrible review. as a result, Sir andrew is more than a little reluctant to go on. Sitting in the audience are Michael and Fiona, a young couple. They are sitting next to another young couple, Lawrence and Charlotte, both of whom Michael hates. Two American tourists, Barbara and Roy, are also watching the play, trying to get a little taste of British culture. Two ushers, Phil and Reggie are working, and there's every chance the harshest critic in town might well be in the crowd. What ensues is a very interesting first night. . .

Notes:
The set consists of the Auditorium of the theatre, the backstage Area And the onstage Area.

1st Produced:
New Players Theatre, Dublin    2006

Organisations:
Dublin University Players

1st Published:
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Music:
-

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Genre:
Satire/Comedy

Parts:
Male:  8            Female:  4            Other:  1 Voiceover

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Fragments

Synopsis:
Ian and Francis attempt to write a play about a war hero, only for it to go hideously wrong. Instead, they decide to write an'ironic' play, thus providing an excuse for their lack of writing talent. The ideas that they create are acted out on stage, and are adapted according to the will of the writers. Whether their work is an instant classic or a complete shambles is decided over the course of the play. . .

Notes:
The writings of Ian And Francis Are Acted out onstage.

1st Produced:
New Players Theatre, Dublin    2005

Organisations:
Dublin University Players

1st Published:
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Music:
-

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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  -            Other:  Several other parts to act out the writers' ideas

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Leap Of Faith

Synopsis:
It is the 29th of February. Exactly a year and a day since Leonard's life was changed forever. a writer for hire by trade, Leonard paid his dues by grafting speeches for any occasion; weddings, funerals, even the odd political piece for a bit of diversity. Then out of the blue came an offer so lucrative that he couldn't resist, It wasn't going to be easy, but a year is enough time to get anything done, right? We join Leonard the day before the impending deadline, which fortune has extended for him due to the quirk of time that is a leap year. For most people, March can't come soon enough. For Leonard, February 29th is a Godsend. . .

Notes:
a modern morality tale

1st Produced:
The Backloft, Dublin    2008

Organisations:
Theatrical Theatrics Productions

1st Published:
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Music:
-

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Genre:
Drama/Comedy

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Spanner, The

Synopsis:
Chris has just returned to his native London following four glorious years as a student in Dublin. along the way he has picked up an unemployable degree, a healthy dose of cynicism and Sean, his best mate - a wannabe musician who has followed him to London in a quest for fame and fortune. We join the two as they set about establishing themselves on the London scene, and as an old flame tracks Chris down in the process.

Notes:
Selected for Equinox Drama's New Comedy Showcase 2008.

1st Produced:
The Colour House Theatre, Merton Mills, London    2008

Organisations:
Equinox Drama

1st Published:
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Music:
-

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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  1            Other:  -

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Think Tank

Synopsis:
an anonymous bunker during an anonymous war. Three writers create propaganda films for the war effort, completely cut off from the outer world. Disaster is only one step away.

Notes:
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1st Produced:

Organisations:
Ttproductions.Com

1st Published:
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Music:
-

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Genre:
Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Turbulence

Synopsis:
a satire on the no-frills lifestyle that we live today, Turbulence tells the story of flight 331 from Dublin to London Heathrow from the perspectives of four different groups of passengers. Starting in the Departure lounge, moving onboard the flight itself, and aiming to finish in the arrival lounge, the characters' paths inter link to highlight the lives of the budget travel generation. There is a slight snag however; Disastair are not exactly known for their reliability, and Flight 331 promises to be one very bumpy ride. . .

Notes:
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1st Produced:
New Players Theatre, Dublin    2008

Organisations:
Dublin University Players

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Satire/Comedy

Parts:
Male:  7            Female:  5            Other:  1 Voiceover part

Further Reference:
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