Seventeen year old William Perkins will be presenting his latest play, Development Hell, this weekend at Quay Arts.
Starring well-known Isle of Wight actors, Helen and Steve Reading, and produced by fellow student, Jess Norton, Development Hell focuses on the story of two friends.
Michelle is a rich, successful musical writer, Tim, a middle-aged, unsatisfied, barista.
However, hope for Tim comes in the form of his own script which he wants Michelle to read. Soon Michelle realises its potential, wanting the script for herself.
They proceed to engage in an emotional battle, using their sinful and immoral pasts to gain ownership of the script, leaving little remnants of their once functional friendship.
Where and when
The play is being shown at the Minghella Theatre, Quay Arts Centre in Newport on 5th and 6th February.
Tickets are priced at £7 for adults and £5 students (18 and under). Call 822490 or book online.
The Jack Frost Appeal
The play is being performed in aid of the Jack Frost Appeal.
The charity raises funds to provide the poorest and most vulnerable households with the ability to heat at least one room throughout the winter months.
The playwright
William Perkins has seen his plays performed all over the country, from Oxford, to Doncaster and the Isle of Wight. Will has been writing for five years, last year becoming a National Youth Theatre member.
His infamous alter-ego; Chris Smart, was seen at the Isle of Wight Literary Festival, annoying the likes of Simon Callow and Sheila Hancock.
