Rebekah Harrison

About Rebekah Harrison

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.

 

 

 

In Development

    • Production
    • Company
    • Notes
    • THE RELUCTANT POLITICIAN
    • Build Your Own Films
    • Writer

TV

    • Production
    • Company
    • Notes
    • EASTENDERS
    • BBC
    • Writer
      1 x 60' episode 2025
    • WATERLOO ROAD
    • BBC / Rope Ladder / Wall to Wall
    • Writer
      S13 Episode 7
    • CASUALTY
    • BBC
    • Writer
      9 x 40' Episodes
    • EASTENDERS
    • BBC
    • 6 x 30' Episodes
    • HOLBY CITY
    • BBC
    • 4 x 40′ Episodes
      2021-2022
    • EDNA’S BENCH
    • BBC Wales
    • 2010
      Nominated for BAFTA Cymru 2011 – Best Short

Film

    • Production
    • Company
    • Notes
    • A TOWN CALLED LOVE
    • Reel One

Theatre

    • Production
    • Company
    • Notes
    • WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SLAY A DRAGON
    • Take Back / 53TWO
    • Writer
      2025
    • THE SUICIDE
    • Storyhouse Chester
    • Adaptation of the Russian farce by Nikolai Erdman
      2020
    • THIS IS WHERE WE
    • HOME Manchester / Take Back
    • Original play in response to the Manchester Arena Attack and the immediate aftermath
      2018
    • WHAT THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR
    • Arden School of Theatre
    • 60' original play for 3rd year drama students
      2018
    • 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
    • Verbatim piece exploring asylum seekers experiences in the UK
      2017
    • Under Canvas: HOPE ON A STICK
    • Take Back Theatre / Royal Exchange Theatre
    • One of fifteen writers writing short responses forming an audio installation as part of the B!rth Festival
      2016
    • IN MY BED
    • 24:7 Theatre Festival
    • Nominated for three Manchester Theatre Awards, including best new play
      2014
    • NO PLACE LIKE HOME
    • 24:7 Theatre Festival
    • 60′ drama
      2011

Audio

    • Production
    • Company
    • Notes
    • UNDERCOVER S3
    • BBC Radio 4
    • 3 x 45' episodes
      2025
    • FADED GLORY
    • BBC Radio 4
    • Afternoon Play