Back in 2009 I received a rejection letter; a very nice 'Dear John' letter, but a rejection letter all the same. The BBC had passed on a radio play I'd written depicting the last ever meeting between John Lennon & Paul McCartney in New York in 1976. I mention this only because I received a text from James yesterday with the following flyer attached.
In his WhatsApp missive James said - "Dad, didn't you write this play fifteen years ago?" Indeed I did, James. Indeed I did. Which is why, a week on Wednesday, I'll be sat in row G of the stalls at Watford Palace Theatre making copious notes. And muttering a lot.
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Postscript 22.9.24
As I mentioned above, I went to Watford last Wednesday to see the play. There were some overlaps with mine (there had to be) but the writers took the production in a slightly different direction. And I enjoyed every minute of it. The two thesps who played John & Paul were superb. Will it transfer to the West End? Probably not. But I'm guessing they may take it on the road; in which case I'll definitely go and see it again. Anyway, you'll be pleased to know I've stood my legal team down!
Do you know a good lawyer?
ReplyDeleteNot yet!
DeleteThe only thing I can think of right now is how the play starts - what's their 'in'? I must admit, I'm really looking forward to seeing it!
ReplyDeleteTake them to the cleaners, John!
ReplyDeleteArgh how infuriating but you will indeed be looking forward to seeing it too.
ReplyDeleteI remember you directed me to your blog post with the play a short while ago and I loved it. Wonder what this new version will be like. Hope your lawyer is poised.