Writer
Rebekah was part of the 2019/20 BBC Studios Writers Academy and has since written several episodes on continuing drama series, Holby City, EastEnders, and Casualty. She is also developing her own projects for TV and was part of a development scheme with Rollem Productions, mentored by Kay Mellor and has recently taken part in a writers’ room with Two Rivers. Having grown up in North Wales, Rebekah is now based in Manchester and is passionate about telling stories that highlight social and political issues, in a fun, engaging way and experimenting with genre. She is a co-founder of Take Back Theatre Collective with Grant Archer and Julie Hesmondhalgh and is active campaigner for social change.
TELEVISION
SUGAR BABY Current (Rollem/BBC)
60′ pilot for an original serial
SUMMER HEAT Current (Rollem/C4)
Pilot for an original serial
CASUALTY Current
Associate Producer
EASTENDERS Current
6 x 30′ Script Commission
HOLBY CITY 2021-2022
4 x 40′ Script Commission
EDNA’S BENCH (BBC Wales) 2010
Nominated for BAFTA Cymru 2011 – Best Short
FILM
A TOWN CALLED LOVE (Reel One) Current
THEATRE
THE SUICIDE (Storyhouse Chester) February 2020
Adaptation of the Russian farce by Nikolai Erdman
THIS IS WHERE WE ARE (HOME Manchester, Take Back) 2018
Original play in response to the Manchester Arena Attack and the immediate aftermath
WHAT THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR (Arden School of Theatre) 2018
60′ original play for 3rd year drama students
THE END OF THE WORLD IN SLOW MOTION (New Vic Youth Theatre / Oldham Theatre Workshop)
45′ youth theatre play
TO WALK IN YOUR SHOES (Red Bobble Theatre Company) 2017
Verbatim piece exploring asylum seekers experiences in the UK
Under Canvas: HOPE ON A STICK (Take Back Theatre / Royal Exchange Theatre) 2016
One of fifteen writers writing short responses forming an audio installation as part of the B!rth Festival. Also producer.
IN MY BED (24:7 Theatre Festival) 2014
Nominated for three Manchester Theatre Awards, including best new play
NO PLACE LIKE HOME (24:7 Theatre Festival) 2011
60′ drama
RADIO
FADED GLORY (BBC Radio 4) 2019
Afternoon Play