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Wheeller, Mark
Mark Wheeller has been writing plays since his schooldays at Marlwood Comprehensive School, Bristol. As a teenager his dream was to be the next David Bowie and so he spent much of his time writing songs and Rock Operas ... aping his hero. No band would play his songs and no-one shared his belief in "Eed Sud and The Luminous Earwigs" although had they been formed, Mark is convinced they would have undoubtedly taken the world by storm! His 2005 play Sequinned Suits and Platform Boots draws on these experiences to create an upbeat nostalgic comedy. "Quirkily, original funky, and funny. Mark Wheeller's latest offering looks at teenage dreams with an excellent portrayal of the animated characters. Set to a soundtrack from the glam rock era the show is interesting for any music fan, glam rock or not… but be warned, it will have you coming away cringing at your own memories of singing into a hairbrush whilst staring at your reflection in the mirror."
Too Much Punch For Judy
| Year | 2007 | Venue(s) | Birnam Arts and Conference Centre, Dunkeld|Dibble Tree Theatre|Greenock Arts Centre|Montrose Town Hall | Style | One Act Plays | Director(s) | Gibson, Betty | Actors | Doherty, George|Laing, Ali|Ruddell, Sam|Strachan, Paul|Wilson, Grant | Actresses | Brymer, Kim|Easton, Lynne|Gordon, Muriel|McCreadie, Linzi | Awards | Jess Milne Quaich|Kay Fleming Cup | Playwright(s) | Wheeller, Mark |
| Photo Album | http://www.dibbletree.com/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=1849 |
Too Much Punch for Judy tells the true story of an incident which happened on May 20th 1983.
Using only the words of those involved or closely affected, the play explores the problems surrounding the death of Joanna when her sister was at the wheel in a drink-drive incident. The play looks at the sisters relationship with each other and their mother. It then concentrates on the actual crash and immediate aftermath, mainly through the eyes of one the first witnesses at the scene. PC Chris Caten, in real life a good friend of the family, then has to break news of Joanna's death to her mother and Judy in turn, before the mother and daughter are left to deal with their loss.
Sequinned Suits and Platform Boots
| Year | 2006 | Venue(s) | Dibble Tree Theatre | Style | One Act Plays | Director(s) | Brymer, Kim|Dorran, Carolyn|Gibson, Betty|Roberts, Mark | Actors | Dey, Lewis|Docherty, Sean|Gilbride, Andy|McGregor, Ewan|McSkimming, John|Roberts, Mark|White, Ross|Wilson, Grant | Actresses | Brymer, Kim|Campbell, Eilidh|Easton, Lynne|Gordon, Muriel|Ogilive, Jennifer|Wiseman, Steph | Choreographer(s) | Brymer, Kim|Doran, Carolyn | Playwright(s) | Wheeller, Mark |
| Photo Album | http://www.dibbletree.com/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=51 |
Shakey Threwer invites the audience to take a trip back with him to the early seventies to the era of his youth, when he and his 14 year old friends tried to form a glam rock band. Poor Shakey's life (like any other 14-year-olds) doesn't quite go to plan.
The play is linked together with music of the time.
This Show was put on as a charity event for the following local societies and charities
Panbride Youth Group , Innes Wilson Trust , Tayside Special Olympics , Explorer Scouts , Carnoustie Walkers , Diabetics UK [Angus Branch] , Carnoustie Girl Guides
