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MARK NIEL (1963 - )
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Mark Niel is a poet, actor and playwright who began writing so the cash-strapped theatre company he worked with wouldn't have to pay performance fees. The company and audience loved his work and this fuelled his desire to continue as a writer. His work ranges from a series of six fully scripted comedy murder mysteries through to Christmas shows, sketches and one act plays. The key elements of his work are humour and character. Mark was a winner in the Marie Curie One Page Play Competition in 2008 and the judges described his work as " incredibly well written, directed and performed" (Erica Martin, Barefeat Theatre). He has some plays available through Lazy Bee Scripts (www.lazybeescripts.co.uk) Recently Mark has come to prominence as a Performance Poet, reaching National Slam Finals and performing at the Cheltenham Literature Festival All Star Slam in October 2009. As an actor, Mark has appeared in everything from Panto to Musicals and he won Best Actor at the Leicestershire Full Length Play Festival for his role as Frank in John Godber's "Up 'n' Under.
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below is a list of Mark Niel's plays - click on a Play Title for more information
Being Nice Human RelationsBeing Nice
Synopsis:
Being Nice is set in a terraced house and deals with the relationship between Geoffrey, a middle-aged divorcee and his two female lodgers Emily and Alison (both in their late twenties). The equilibrium of the household is disturbed one Saturday morning when quiet, bookish Emily decides that Geoffrey is the man for her and begins her charm offensive to woo him. Geoffrey is completely blind-sided by this and hasn't a clue what to do about it. Emily's plans are hampered by Ali, a street wise, fun loving girl who thinks Emily can do better. Secrets and hidden motivations emerge and threaten to de-stabilise the previously happy house. What will the outcome be and who emerges the winner?
Notes:
Contains some strong language And Adult humour
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A Kick in the Arts
1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, 2007 -
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Genre:
comedy One Act
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Synopsis:
Peter is so dedicated to his job in HR his professional life spills over into his personal life without him noticing how weird this is. Paula is his long suffering girlfriend who so far has managed to see past his shortcomings. They meet for dinner in a top class restaurant one year after they started dating. Anniversary or Annual Review? No prizes for guessing which option Peter takes?
Notes:
A winner of the Marie Curie One Page Play Competition in 2008
1st Produced:
Leighton Buzzard Nov 2008
Organisations:
A Kick in the Arts
1st Published:
Lazy Bee Scripts, 2008 -
Music:
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Genre:
Comedy Five minute Play
Parts:
Male: 1 Female: 1 Other: -
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