Stephanie Dale - Current commissions

Weoley Castle

Stephanie has been commissioned by the Birmingham REP to write a site specific play in and around the ruins of Weoley Castle. Over the coming months Stephanie will be researching the history of the site and working with local community groups to gather stories for this large scale play.(May 2012).

Directed by Caroline Jester.

Dealing With Dreams

Stephanie is currently on attachment to the Birmingham REP and is writing a play set in the heady fizz of 1920's bohemia and years later under the cloud of the onset of war. The play, written specifically for The New Wasall Art Gallery explores the extraordinary life and work of controversial artist, Jacob Epstein and his mistress, Kathleen Garman. The first phase, of this ultimately site specific play, was a rehearsed reading which took place at The New Walsall Art Gallery on Thursday May 12th 2010 at 6.00pm.

Directed by Peter Leslie Wild.

Mary Macarthur

Stephanie has been commissioned by Midland Actors Theatre and the Arts Council to write a stage play about Mary Macarthur. Mary Macarthur waged a national campaign, which exposed the "chainmasters as perpetuators of sweated labour" in an impressive ten-week strike for the chain-making women of Cradley Heath, in the West Midlands. Mary's mission was to significantly improve working conditions and improve the women's pay in 1910. The play will have a rehearsed reading in November 2010 and be staged at the Black Country Museum. It is hoped that the play will involve over 100 community actors and local choirs. (May 2011).

Directed by Peter Cann.

The Master and Margarita

Stephanie has been contracted by City University, BSA, to research and explore the possiblilty of adapting Russian classic The Master and Margarita into a large scale, site specific show. Using holograms and the latest media technology an extract of the the play will be performed in March 2011. Full production in autumn 2012.

Directed by Hannah Phillips

Moonfleet

Stephanie has recently completed a stage adaptation of J.M. Falkner's classic, smuggling tale set in 1759. This fast paced, evocative play has been written for six actors, with a stunning, traditional score arranged by Tim Laycock.

On the Beach

Using mask, music and song Stephanie is collaborating with Doorway Theatre Company in Dorset to devise a play set in three old beach huts.The play will tour the South West in April 2011.

Believe Me BBC Radio Four

Female to male domestic violence is on the increase. This drama, and accompanying documentary, will explore the terrifying and unexpected situations loving couples can suddenly find themselves in and why women are becoming increasingly violent. (Feb 2010).

Directed by Toby Swift.