Lovedale

Fiona Padfield is a published playwright and author. Her work is produced by major theatres across the UK and broadcast by the BBC.

What People Are Saying

"It's a devastating story ... and brilliantly written"

Malcolm Craddock – PICTURE PALACE FILMS
"There is some striking writing here..."

Kate Basset – THE TIMES
"The language is obscene, the images revoltingly explicit; its strength springs from its refusal to portray the stripper as a victim..."

Georgina Brown – THE INDEPENDENT
"Padfield shows an intelligent awareness of the issues she broaches. The cruel realities of life are vividly portrayed in the tense and confused relationships…"

Lynne Walker – THE INDEPENDENT
"She researches her act, and displays fine observational wit"

Nick Curtis – EVENING STANDARD
"It is a painfully probing and finally a rather interesting experience."

Alan Hulme – MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
"It is a remarkable, highly original script...Very exciting"

Braham Murray – MANCHESTER ROYAL EXCHANGE
"There is no doubt as to her undoubted skills as a writer..."

Paul Taylor – SAMUEL FRENCH