David Farn crouched in front of a poster advertising his play "The Desert Queen"

Plays by David Farn

Plays by David Farn

Plays written by David Farn and the poems of Owen Brecon

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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?

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Brian Lonsdale and Phillippa Wilson in the original production of The Desert Queen

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.

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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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A prince surrounded by paparazzi

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.

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Owen Brecon

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

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His Poems’

Recent Posts

  • Waiting for Godot

    Waiting for Godot

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    David Farn

    What’s on? Waiting for Godot is on, that’s what’s on, for 4 nights only on Wednesday 13th August – Saturday 16th August 2025 and I’m not only directing it but also acting in it. Durham Dramatic Society Summer Studio production of Beckett’s classic existentialist play. Two wandering tramps, Vladimir and…

  • Poetry in the Park

    Poetry in the Park

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    David Farn

    This coming Saturday (19th July 2025), Owen Brecon* (aka David Farn) will be at the first of three free Art Festivals hosted, in Sunderland, by King Ink Spoken Word this summer. If you want to see poets in the wild, head along to Roker Park (by the band stand): where…

  • Full Steam Ahead

    Full Steam Ahead

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    David Farn

    By popular demand, the award-winning Steam – about engineers George and Robert Stephenson – is back on the rails with the following performances: Stephenson Steam Museum, North Shields Saturday 7th June at 12am & 2pm.Tickets £13 include a heritage train ride! See their website. Hetton Community HallMonday 9th June at…