Writing

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As a writer, David has developed work across film and theatre, often exploring themes of redemption, loyalty, music, family and flawed characters searching for meaning.

Screenplays

It's All Too Beautiful

A screenplay loosely inspired by the life of Kenney Jones, legendary drummer of Small Faces and The Who, charting the highs and lows of fame, friendship and survival in the music industry.

Fully Loaded

Co-written with Kim Leggatt

An ageing rock band travel to Greece to scatter the ashes of the lead singer's wife, only to discover that they are unexpectedly famous there. A heartfelt and comedic journey about friendship, loss and second chances.

Back to Archway

Co-written with Matt Bartlett

A gritty gangster thriller centred on an ex-mafia hitman living in exile in Spain who returns to London after discovering his former wife has been murdered.

Stage

Reality Chokes

Co-written with Al Gregg

An ageing punk band reunite to play the legendary Rebellion Festival, confronting old rivalries, broken relationships and unfinished business along the way.

Brotherly Love

A turbulent story exploring the relationship between a recovering alcoholic and his successful barrister brother, whose fragile world is further complicated when forbidden feelings emerge within the family.

Both plays were performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and later staged in London.