I’m a prize-winning playwright whose works have been performed at the Southwark Playhouse, Pleasance, King’s Head, Arcola and have been optioned for Off-Broadway. I love genre – murder mystery, dramedy, coming-of-age, magical realism, fantasy, satire – and exploring the many depths of the human heart. My work is inclusive and appeals to broad audiences.

 

Dumbledore Is So Gay

★★★★★ ‘Irresistible’ – The Daily Express

★★★★★  ‘Sizzles with wit and humour’ – Broadway World

‘An infectious display of optimism… I couldn’t stop beaming’ – The Guardian

Last performed at the Southwark Playhouse from 16th August – 23rd September, 2023

 

The Lies & Fall of Bertie Gunn

A comedy murder mystery set in London, 1921. Think The Mousetrap meets Knives Out

A rehearsed reading was performed at the Pleasance Theatre on Friday 21st February, 2025

 

More Theatre

Guy Lines (short play), ran at the Aldridge Studio, Lowry Theatre as part of OutStageUs 2022

The Cluedo Club Killings (Arcola, King’s Head, Le Funambule), The Quest (Arcola), The Wellington Boot Club, The Last Tutorial and Isobel (Burton Taylor Studio at the Oxford Playhouse). Short works have played at The Bread & Roses and North Wall.

For professional and amateur rights queries please email me at hello@robertholtom.co.uk