Archive
Welcome to my theatre and film script archive. I have listed the scripts I wrote between 1995 and 2006 here.
To request a manuscript, please email hello@tinaorourke.com with the script’s name, and I will email a copy to you.
Theatre Plays
Plays 3 – 1 Act Play – A man, a woman and a clown, one situation, three ways of seeing. Cast of three, one female and two male. © 2000 Produced by Zeitgeist Theatre Company, London 2008
The Black Rose – 3 Act Play – Set in rural Ireland in the 80s, The Black Rose explores the relationship of two cousins during their final summer before adulthood. A teenage crush brings to question their loyalty and possible sanity. Cast of five, three female and two male. © 2003
Who’s Red? Fred – 1 Act Play – Fred, a nine-year-old boy, embarks on an Alice in Wonderland-styled adventure after he is sucked into his television set. Twenty-two characters, which can be played by a cast of six. © 2003
The Estate – 3 Act Play – A marginalised housing estate is isolated from society by a mountain of rubbish, communication breaks down, and tribal warfare begins. Cast of three, one female and two male. © 2003
War – 1 Act Play – Loosely based on Aileen Wuornos’s character, often referred to as America’s first female serial killer. Cast of five, all female. © 2003
Exit (Tobias Snee) – 1 Act Play – Tobias wakes up one morning to find out he is dead—Cast of four, three male and one female. Multimedia play. © 2003
The Cat Club – 1 Act Play – Best friends Angela, Jan and Mary meet for dinner to discuss Angela’s breakup. Events turn as dinner is served, and all may not be as it seems. Cast of four, three female and one male. © 2000
Dreaming of Cathleen – 1 Act Play – Loosely based on a story from Lady Gregory’s diary entries exploring her performance of the character Cathleen Ni Houlihan. Cast of eight, three male and five female. © 2000
Charlie & Nora – 1 Act Play – An elderly lady and gentleman find their way to a bench, secluded in a small park, surrounded by city sounds. As they enter the silent space together, hopes and expectations threaten to separate them—a Cast of two, one male and one female. Performed by Clockwork Productions in the Town Hall Theatre, Galway and as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival in 1999. © 1999 CLICK HERE to download a free e-book
Brotherly Lies/Brotherly Ties – 1 Act Play – Tensions rise between brothers, leading to murder. Cast of three, two male and one female. Co-written with Alan Fitzpatrick. Performed by Brink – New Play Productions in the Town Hall Theatre, Galway, in 1998. © 1998
Circle Me – 1 Act Play – Friendships are made, and patience is tested as this story unfolds in a city centre coffee shop—cast of two, both male. Performed by Potbelly Productions in the Duplex Cabaret Club, New York, 1998. © 1996
Silence – 1 Act Play – A writer in Spain faces her daemons as she loses control of her characters and story. Cast of five, two male and three female. Multimedia play. © 1996
Letters to the World – 1 Act Play – Weaving together the poetry of Emily Dickenson; her life is revealed through performance. Cast of two, both female. Performed by Dram-Ed Theatre in Education for the secondary school circuit in 1992. © 1991
A Woman’s Point of View – 1 Act Play – He said, she said, a retelling of stories. Cast of two, one male and one female. Performed by UCG Drama Society 1990. © 1990
Children’s Theatre Plays
Celt Planet – 1 Act Play – Old and new Star Trek characters get mixed up in Irish Mythology. A cast of twenty-eight. Performed by Scoil Bhrid primary school, Galway 1995 and the junior group of The Galway Youth Federation in An Taibhdhearc Theatre Galway 2003. © 1995
Short Stories – 1 Act Play – A series of interwoven short stories dealing with issues such as bullying. A cast of twenty-four, twelve female and twelve male. Performed by Scoil Bhrid primary school, Galway 1997. © 1997
Dr Love-daddy – 1 Act Play – A modern version of Romeo and Juliet. A cast of eleven plus, five male and six female. Performed by Scoil Bhrid primary school, Galway 1995. © 1995
The Haunted House – 1 Act Play – Circus performers hide-out in a haunted house. A cast of thirty, fifteen boys and fifteen girls. Performed by Scoil Bhrid primary school, Galway 1997. © 1997
Runaway Flowers – 1 Act Play – Flowers plan their escape from a florist shop. A cast of thirty-one, seventeen female and fourteen male. Performed by Scoil Bhrid primary school, Galway 1997. © 1997
Peter’s Story – 1 Act Play – A superhero adventure. A cast of twenty-seven, eleven female and sixteen male. Performed by Scoil Bhrid primary school, Galway 1995. © 1995
The Lucky Coin – 1 Act Play – The travels of a coin as it brings luck to its various owners. A cast of twenty-six, thirteen male and thirteen female. Performed by Scoil Bhrid primary school, Galway 1997. © 1997
Suzy’s World – 1 Act Play – Suzy’s world falls apart after she loses her family. A cast of twenty-eight all female. Performed by the senior group of The Galway Youth Federation in An Taibhdhearc Theatre, Galway 2003. © 2003
Stars in the Sun – 1 Act Play – Dance group wins a trip to Spain. A cast of ten, all female. Performed by the senior group of The Galway Youth Federation in An Taibhdhearc Theatre, Galway 2002. © 2002
Pop School – 1 Act Play – As per title. A cast of twenty, mixed. Performed by the senior group of The Galway Youth Federation in An Taibhdhearc Theatre, Galway 2002. © 2002
The Story of B.A.D. – 1 Act Play – Brucey and Ducey travel to Toy World to destroy toys forever. Cast of thirty-four, nineteen boys and fifteen girls. Performed by Tirellan National School 1992 and by Scoil Bhrid primary school, Galway 1995. © 1992
Film Scripts
Blink – Installation theatre/film performance piece – © 2006 – Performed during Project 06 Galway City
Here we go – Short film – A woman comes to terms with her topsy turvy life – © 2005 – shot on mini DV
Should’a Would’a – Short film– Finding Love in a train station – © 2005
Triptych Espana – Short film – a woman searches for herself – © 2005 – shot on Super 8 – chosen to screen in the Super 8mm fringe festival Cork.
Dark Movement – Short film – cinematic poem exploring darkness – © 2005 – shot on Super 8 film
Daffina’s Quest – Children’s television drama – A young Celtic warrior discovers how she came to be. 1st draft © 2004
The Kiss – One-hour television drama – A teenage girl and boy discover youth’s first Love against the backdrop of a hotel falling apart during a murder mystery weekend. 1st draft © 2004
The Invisibles – Short film – A haunting look at teenage suicide. © 2004
Sea of Regret – Feature Film – A love story rising from violence and poverty. Final draft © 2003
Masie’s Game – Half Hour drama – Masie, an elderly lady, hopes to get onto the TV game show Winning Streak. Emily, a woman in her twenties, is looking for Love; life conspires to grant them their wishes. © 2003
Harmony – Short Film – A young woman pieces her life back together through repetition. © 2002
Antiverts
- Cow Song – 1 minute Short Film – A farmer sings his special song: The cows in the field come running. © 2000
- It could be you – 1 minute Short Film – A little old lady matches lottery numbers to her dismay. © 2000
- Wicked – 1-minute Short Film – Sex and Religion. © 2000
Love Stories
- Embroidered in Love – Short Film – A woman explores her feelings through embroidery. Produced on 8mm 2000. © 2000
- Mother Love – Short Film – Mother Love Becomes Father love. © 2000 Awarded special projects award from the Galway Film Centre.
- Clean Love – Short Film – A woman looks cynically at cleaning. Produced on beta sp 2000. © 2000
- Love in the Afternoon – Short film – Cooking for your lover. Produced on 8mm 1999 © 1999
It’s a Dogs Life – Short Film – A woman’s life seen through the eyes of her pet dog. © 1998
Dead a Memoir – Short Film – A man wakes up to discover he is dead. © 1998
Antonio/Antonio – Short Film – Two views of one man. © 1997
Paper Dolls – Short Film – An elderly woman’s obsession with toys is explored. Winner of the Galway Film Centre/RTE Short Film Award and produced on 16mm 1998. © 1997
Charlie Boy – Short Film – An elderly gentleman reveals more than he wants to whilst travelling to visit his aunt. Short-listed for the Galway Film Centre