Plays by David Farn

Signals

Parveen is spearheading a telecoms revolution. Her Galahad is Ron, a conman on the run from the bin men. Can they find a way to overcome, Owen Brecon, and liberate his captive daughter, Dawn?

The Desert Queen

The extraordinary
life of Gertrude Bell from academia and her frustration with Victorian society, to travelling in the Middle East and her work for the Red Cross in the Great War.

Fabric of Life

In 1883, Marion seeks Ruskin’s support for her lace-making co-op. Misunderstandings lead to conflict, but Marion’s resourcefulness may save the day. The play explores fears of technology and ecological doom.

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The Big Picture

Its the year 2000 and a Royal Prince’s secret night with Tracy leads to a media frenzy. Photographer Jeff and landlady Brenda get involved, revealing the clash between dreams and reality.

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The Red Trail

Set in 1916 Ireland, amidst the Great War, three hustlers—a cunning showman, a rebellious dreamer, and a simple soul—face history’s oddities in a dark comedy-drama of ambition and faith.

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Steam

In 1825, the Stockton & Darlington railway revolutionized transport as the first steam-powered public line, driven by the visionary yet strained partnership of engineering legends George and Robert Stephenson.

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Biography

David lives in Houghton-le-Spring and has spent many years writing and performing for the theatre. His first play, The Eyes of Another Race, about the disgraced Irish Nationalist Sir Roger Casement, won the People’s Play Award; Distant Sun appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe (starring the late Derek Fowlds).

David is also responsible for the character of Owen Brecon (Wales’s greatest nature poet, 1984!), who escaped from the play Signals, and is still on the loose.