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The play presents a compelling juxtaposition between uplifting personal stories during the pandemic and the tragic events of the 2020 Port of Beirut explosion. Commissioned by the International School of London, it features a diverse cast that allows for creative theatrical expression, embodying the hallmark style of a classic Wheeller play. Through its verbatim format, the work captures authentic experiences, encouraging audiences to reflect on resilience amid chaos.

Designed for the Eduqas GCSE 9-1 examination, this text provides comprehensive insights into the creation and evolution of Hard To Swallow. It addresses common questions from both teachers and students, detailing the book's development process and thematic elements. This resource serves as an essential guide for understanding the context and significance of the work in an educational setting.

A short study guide and oral history of I Love You, Mum - I Promise I Won't Die by Mark Wheeller. A GCSE Drama Set Text from September 2022, the book features the origins of the play and a useful scheme of work for teachers.

Focusing on verbatim theatre, Mark Wheeller shares his personal insights and experiences as a prominent UK playwright. He explores the creative process behind this unique form of storytelling, making it accessible and understandable. This book serves as a valuable resource for teachers, educators, and students interested in the art of verbatim theatre, providing both inspiration and practical guidance.

Written in the same documentary style as Too Much Punch For Judy, Mark's first version of Race to be Seen, his play about Graham Salmon MBE, was awarded Critics' Choice at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (1984).

Game Over tells the harrowing story of teenager Breck Bednar, who was groomed over the internet and brutally murdered on 17 February 2014 by someone he met online.

A brand-new collection of monologues for actors of all ranges and genders, selected by Mark himself from his best-loved plays.

A brand-new collection of duologues for actors of all ranges and genders, selected by Mark himself from his best-loved plays.

Chequered Flags to Chequered Futures is one of Mark Wheeller's verbatim plays. It tells the true story of Chris Gilfoy, the Rookies World Champion Banger Racer in 2000.

I'd had a conversation specifically with Dan about ecstasy. It's one of the things you do as a parent, isn't it? Wear your helmet when you're out on your bike, you know, don't take drugs. To be honest, I was more worried about him being safe on his bike than at a party with his friends. The words of the title are the last ones spoken by sixteen-year-old Daniel Spargo-Mabbs to his mother. In January 2014, Daniel's parents thought he was going to a friend's house. He actually attended an illegal rave and later died after taking MDMA. That fateful evening is told through the words of his school friends and family, divided into two hard-hitting acts in Mark Wheeller's verbatim play. I Love You, Mum - I Promise I Won't Die was commissioned by the charity set up in Daniel's memory to raise awareness about the danger of party drugs. It is a fast-paced, tragic, vibrant piece of verbatim theatre, which should engage teenage readers, audiences and performers alike.