Looking for your next production? Looking for a publisher?

Looking for your next production? Looking for a publisher?

Martin’s works are represented by the Theatrical Publishers, Stagescripts.

Stagescripts Ltd is an independent publisher and rights-holder for the stage works of mostly contemporary writers and composers of musical theatre and drama, serving the needs of adventurous and innovative producers. He is happy to provide advice about their catalogue to assist you in finding the right play, musical and pantomime for you.

Get in touch using the contacts page or visit the Stagescripts website.

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Theatrical Adjudication, Critiques & Reviews

Are you organising a One Act or Full Length Drama Festival and require an Adjudicator? Or would you like your first night/preview reviewed and published the same night via social media? Whether it’s a first night or a festival, you need a trusted, experienced and objective person to evaluate your production.

You are only as good as your last production. Let me help you in recognising your achievements and celebrating them with a wider audience.

Use the Contacts page to find out more.

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Theatrical Adjudication, Critiques & Reviews
Is there anybody there?

IS THERE ANYBODY THERE? When Sue meets Ann, an employee of her late husband, she finds a soul mate in more ways than one. And following a chance conversation about a psychic medium, she hatches a plan. A laugh. The chance to drink, to joke and to make fun with impunity of those who she sees as pathetic for trying to contact their dead relatives: laughing at the expense of those who pursue the question ?Is there anybody there?

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Where is the Life?

WHERE IS THE LIFE? A black comedy about The Beeches residential home for 'retired gentlemen of the stage'. They have come from a bygone world and have now created a new world which is bound together by images, reflections, memories, longings of the past but equally, yearnings for a future. And when Kelly the new Care Assistant arrives, everyone's world is placed in turmoil as they all learn about themselves, loss, love and what really matters.

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The King's Orphan

THE KING'S ORPHAN: During the Great War, 116 young men who had attended Blackburn Orphanage in Lancashire, went to war. 15 of them never returned; one of them was only recorded by his name. ?The King?s Orphan? is a unique, touching and very special story of how a generation of ordinary men did an extraordinary thing. But it also illustrates how some men went to war to fight for something bigger. For a family they had never known.

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Latest News

'Gymnopédies' - preview (2025 production)

"Excellent! A strong cast and plot. Impressive characterisation maintained throughout. Dialogue pacey and the interactions between characters were enthralling. Lighter moments brought laughter amongst the fiery scenes which were filled with emotion. A modern play with a relevant theme."

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'Darkness Visible' & 'Hallowtide' audience feedback (2025)

“Absorbing. Hallowtide stands out for its emotional depth, powerful storytelling. Filled with unpredictable twists and remains deeply engaging throughout. There’s an undercurrent of dark, ancient magic at play ... truly impressed.” CB July 2025.  (Darkness Visible) “Very impressed with the suspense and intrigue it commands”, “Powerful writing”, “What a piece of writing ... simply superb”, “Tightly woven, compelling, gripping, chilling, unexpected.”

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Services Provided

  • Script writing for musicals, plays and concert narrations
  • Song lyrics
  • Theatre Adjudication for Full Length and One Act Festivals
  • Introductory training in Theatre Adjudication
  • Commissioned/bespoke theatre critiques for individual productions
  • Workshops in Musical Theatre song presentation
  • After dinner speaking
  • Conference presentations
  • Concert & Event compere service
  • Newspaper/magazine/Internet/Blog reviews/crits
  • Theatrical Acqusitions Agent and Advocate

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