Manchester Playwright, Dave Puller - Stage Plays

CHALK AND CHEESE

Three officers are investigating a suspected sexual abuse case. They have arrested a music teacher, who they believe uses his lessons to groom young girls. The report came from his neighbour. The teacher, Paul Hawcroft was arrested at his studio. At the time of his arrest a young student, Hannah, was also there. As, both Peter and Hannah are questioned by the police team it is clear all is not what it seems. Conflicts arise between the officers and how to proceed with the case.

ER, EXCUSE ME!

Jill is a receptionist who has just moved to Manchester from Crewe. Having no friends in the city she has registered with Alldate, dating agency. Her date is for 8 o’clock tonight. Her date is William Allison an Archeologist.
Peter is a librarian, working in Manchester central library, and is from Pontefract. He has registered with Alldate also. His date is with Evelyn Jones.
Peter and Jill meet by mistake, as their dates are late. When their scheduled dates arrive they all decide to spend an evening together. What transpires is an evening of surprise, which is both funny and shocking, revealing the prejudices amongst all the characters.

KNOCK, KNOCK. WHO’S THERE?

Alan Watson is an out of work young man with high ideals, which cause him and his partner, Stella, no end of problems. Their debts have been mounting. Alan has been ignoring the bills and the bailiffs are about to call. There is a solution to Alans problems, but will he take it, and if he does what will the consequences be?

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

The local secondary school is old and neglected. A local businessman approaches the headteacher with a plan to build a new school under the banner of the Private Finance Initiative. She agrees to the scheme, but staff and local community activists are suspicious of the scheme. How will the plan work out?

GETTING BETTER

The rehab is in Sheffield, for people who have a problem with alcohol and drugs, or misuse as it is euphemistically called. The place offers an empathic route to a drug and alcohol free life, but it appears that some staff have as many issues to cope with as the residents.....Read Review

THE FIGHT GAME

The relationship between a potential champion boxer, his friend and a boxing trainer becomes tense as an eliminator is days away. Decisions have to be made. What matters most, ambition or friendship. The decisions taken will affect the characters lives and futures.

CONVERSATION WITH JAN

JAN is a teacher who has just received some bad news and needs someone to talk to. She finds that someone. But who is he, and how does he know so much about her, and what does he want?

THE EVIL COUNT OF SINTOGRAD

A political Christmas pantomime, where the children who are robbed by the evil Count Sintograd and his henchman Worser seek retribution.

A COUPLE OF ROBIN HOODS

Steve and Mike are a couple of likely lads living on an estate in Manchester. Most of the estate is blighted by drug use, except their little bit. They have managed to keep the place pretty clean and safe. However a ruthless dealer is determined to move onto the patch and peddle his wares. Steve and Mike will do anything to stop this happening and a confrontation is inevitable. Who will come out on top?

CURRENT PROJECTS

Currently working on 7 epsiode sitcom entitled "Getting better, better and better", centred around the characters in a rehabalitation unit.