"Juicy words provide food for the soul". Dan and his new wife, Stacy, are holding a birthday dinner party for his older sister, Fran.  As they wait for the arrival of  other guests, they enjoy the canapés and light-hearted banter.However, something is lurking beneath. As they savour food, imbibe drink and relish speculation and hearsay - the friends unravel a web of closely guarded secrets and lies - with shocking consequences. (approx 60 mins, cast of 4)

Grace Simpson,  former prostitute and convicted of trafficking, turned Queen’s evidence against her pimp and was given early release from prison. Years later, now in her late 40s, she meets a stranger in a park – and is confronted once again with her past. A story of love, betrayal and hope  (28 mins)

Petra Divo, a young woman from a tiny barely-known country in the East turns up at the desk of Immigration Officer, Margaret Denton, to claim asylum in the UK. Margaret, a worn-out, overworked cynic tries to fulfil her duty to this young woman, but Petra starts to get under her skin. Whilst battling with bureaucracy, the emotionally charged stories of both of the women start to emerge – having an unexpected effect on both their lives.

Grace Simpson,  former prostitute and convicted of trafficking, turned Queen’s evidence against her pimp and was given early release from prison. Years later, now in her late 40s, she meets a stranger in a park – and is confronted once again with her past. A story of love, betrayal and hope (approx 120 mins)

Over fifteen years after losing contact, two successful actresses re-connect at a prestigious awards ceremony. But underneath the glitz and cocktails a bitter agenda lurks, with loaded ammunition of jealousy, blame, resentment and pain. A conflict about the impact of privilege and responsibility of choice. (Length approx 15 mins, cast  2 women)

There's a big party going on and Justine, newly returned from a year in the big city, is the queen of the moment. But older sister, Marie, won't join in the celebrations. A chance meeting in the corridor gives rise to the pain of mistakes made on one side, and bitter resentment on the other. Why does one have hope, while the other only hatred? (length 15 mins, cast 2 women)

Rookie media researcher Jenny Wilson is sent on an unappealing assignment - to the ‘Living Room’ - a rather predictable looking  therapy and healing centre.  Jenny, cynical from the outset, becomes drawn into the ’feel-good’ atmosphere of this simple community  run by Maddie, a social worker by day and ’guru’ by night, and her  young assistant  Sarah. But things are not as they seem . Are people living the dream or a living nightmare?  A piece about contemporary values and their consequences.

Vienna 2007