WRITING FOR STAGE:
Skye’s debut one woman show ‘Heads or Tails’ was commissioned by Living Record Productions in September 2020, to be featured as one of the headline acts at the first ever digital theatre festival, the ‘Living Record Festival 2021’.
The Festival received 4**** from the Guradian and ran for 5 weeks throughout January and February. ‘Heads or Tails’ received 6, 4**** reviews, including:
"A timely piece of theatre" ★★★★ London Theatre 1
"I was deeply drawn by the text itself – sharp, full of heart and vulnerable – that makes Steph highly relatable. A powerful performance." ★★★★ North West End
"One of the most poignant entries into the Living Record Festival" ★★★★ The Reviews Hub
"Beautifully articulated by Hallam who is instantly engaging and softly inspiring." My Theatre Mates
“Hallam has written a vivid character whose enthusiasm is contagious and performs her creation with endearing style.” ★★★★ Once A Week Theatre
"Plenty of heart, and Hallam’s is a friendly, funny performance" The Stage
“This funny, poignant but insightful play by Skye Hallam explores fears, life, death in a way that is surprisingly reassuring.” ★★★★ Love London, Love Culture
“Heads Or Tails effortlessly walks the fine line between being humorously entertaining and offering food for thought – the savoury and the sweet, the Heads and the Tails…” ★★★★ BreakingTheFourthWall.com
‘Heads or Tails’ then went on to run digitally at the Brighton Fringe Online as was nominated for the Off West End award for Best Digital Show at OffFest.
Skye completed a week's R&D on the show in October 2021 which was funded and supported by Arts Council England.
Skye is keen to meet with as many venues/companies as possible to come on board for a live stage version, so if you’re a member of the industry and want to discuss getting involved get in touch!
WRITING FOR SCREEN:
Skye is currently developing two TV pilots.
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