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Chris is writing for stage and screen, as well as short fiction and comics.

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His short stories were winners of The Fiction Desk Newcomer Prize, Ghost Story Prize and Writers Award and are published in the anthology And Nothing Remains. His play Lampeter & Fitz was longlisted for the Mercury Weinberger Prize.  His short film The Kill Game won the Jury Award at the London 48 Hour Film Festival, while his TV Pilot Congress reached the 2nd round of the prestigious Sundance Episodic Lab.

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His first comic, IDIOT CLUB, is available to buy here.

Praise for Chris’ writing:

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Love love love. Found myself just inhaling the script, I was so invested in the story and characters.
- Lucy Moss, Creator “SIX - the Musical”

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We felt immediately immersed and thoroughly enjoyed the piece. We found the characters to be relatable and witty and commend the strong dialogue and clear narrative structure.

-  National Theatre Literary department

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Fascinating! A Triumph!

- Steven Berkoff, Actor and Dramatist

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Reminiscent of Pinter. Very accomplished writing.

- Papatango Prize panel

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A really lovely, witty, intelligently-written piece  about the importance of human contact and relationships we often take for granted.

- The Mercury/Weinberger Prize panel.

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Utterly unique, particularly promising , really impressive!

- Bush Theatre Literary Team

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Profoundly moving. An incredible ear for dialogue.

- Jonny Kelly, Artistic Director, Wound Up Theatre.

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