Francis Beckett
Personal Profile
I used to be a journalist, author, historian and biographer. But I knew I wanted to be a playwright when I grew up. I left growing up a bit late, but I’m there now.
My most recent work has taken a fresh look at political history – for example, a play about my personal political hero, Clem Attlee. I’ve also written two plays imagining the sort of future a far right government might give Britain.
I’ve also written comedies of manners, even a Jeeves and Wooster adaptation.
They’ve appeared on radio, in several cities across Britain, and at London’s best fringe venues – Theatre 503, Etcetera, Bridewell, White Bear, Bread and Roses.
These days I have a special relationship with Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate Village, which premieres all my plays.
They are available for companies both professional and amateur. And I’m available for commissions.
For more, see my plays website.
