All About Me - David Wood

All About David Wood - Chronology

	THE TINDERBOX (book, music and lyrics). (Based on the story by Hans Andersen) Swan Theatre, Worcester. Unpublished
	THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT WENT TO SEE... (co-written with Sheila Ruskin, based on the verses and stories of Edward Lear). Swan Theatre, Worcester. Subsequently WSG Productions Ltd. production at Jeannetta Cochrane Theatre, London (1969) and many more London Christmas seasons. Also directed the production.
	LARRY THE LAMB IN TOYTOWN (co-written with Sheila Ruskin, adapted from the stories of S.G. Hulme-Beaman). Swan Theatre, Worcester. Subsequently WSG Productions Ltd production at Shaw Theatre, London, 1973. Also directed the production.
	THE PLOTTERS OF CABBAGE PATCH CORNER (book, music and lyrics). Swan Theatre, Worcester. Subsequently Knightsbridge Theatrical Productions Ltd/WSG Productions Limited production, Shaw Theatre 1971 and 1972 and Whirligig Theatre tour including Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, 1979.
	FLIBBERTY AND THE PENGUIN (book, music and lyrics). Swan Theatre, Worcester. Subsequently Whirligig Theatre pilot tour, 1978. * Also directed the production.
	TICKLE (one act) (book, music and lyrics). The Dance Drama Theatre tour. Subsequently Wakefield Tricycle Company production at Arts Theatre, London, 1977.
	THE PAPERTOWN PAPERCHASE (book, music and lyrics). Swan Theatre, Worcester. Subsequently Whirligig Theatre tour, including Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, 1984. Also directed the production.
	HIJACK OVER HYGENIA (book, music and lyrics). Swan Theatre, Worcester.
	ROCK NATIVITY (book and lyrics, with music by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent). Playhouse, Newcastle. Subsequently toured by Cameron Mackintosh, 1975.
	OLD MOTHER HUBBARD (book, music and lyrics). Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch.
	THE GINGERBREAD MAN (book, music and lyrics). Towngate Theatre, Basildon. Subsequently, Cameron Mackintosh/David Wood production, The Old Vic (1977 and 1978) and many other London seasons. Also directed the production.
	OLD FATHER TIME (book, music and lyrics). Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch.
	NUTCRACKER SWEET (book, music and lyrics). Redgrave Theatre, Farnham. Subsequently Whirligig Theatre tour including Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, 1980. Also directed the production.
	MOTHER GOOSE’S GOLDEN CHRISTMAS (book, music and lyrics). Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch.
	BABES IN THE MAGIC WOOD (book, music and lyrics). Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch.
	THERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN… (book, music and lyrics). Haymarket Theatre, Leicester.
	CINDERELLA (book, music and lyrics). Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch.
	THE IDEAL GNOME EXPEDITION (originally called CHISH ‘N’ FIPS) (book, music and lyrics). Liverpool Playhouse. Subsequently Whirligig Theatre tour including Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, 1981. Also directed the production.
	ALADDIN (book, music and lyrics). Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch.
	ROBIN HOOD (co-written with Dave and Toni Arthur). Nottingham Playhouse. Subsequently Young Vic, London, 1982, Greenwich Theatre, 2002.
	MEG AND MOG SHOW (from books by Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski) (book, music and lyrics). Unicorn Theatre, London. Also directed the production.
	DICK WHITTINGTON AND WONDERCAT (book, music and lyrics). Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch.
	JACK AND THE GIANT (book, music and lyrics). Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch.
	THE SELFISH SHELLFISH (book, music and lyrics). Redgrave Theatre, Farnham. Subsequently Whirligig Theatre tour, including Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, 1983. Also directed the production.
	ABBACADABRA (book, with lyrics by Don Black and music by Abba). Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. Unpublished
	JACK THE LAD (co-written with Dave and Toni Arthur). Library Theatre, Manchester.
	THE SEE-SAW TREE (book, music and lyrics). Redgrave Theatre, Farnham. Subsequently Whirligig Theatre tour including Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, 1987. Also directed the production.
	THE OLD MAN OF LOCHNAGAR (book, music and lyrics) (based on the book by HRH The Prince of Wales). Whirligig Theatre tour, including Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London and Christmas season at the Albery Theatre, London. Also directed the production.
	DINOSAURS AND ALL THAT RUBBISH (adapted from the book by Michael Foreman) Music by Peter Pontzen. Howells School, Denbigh. Subsequently Whirligig Theatre production, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London and tour. Also directed the production.
	THE PIED PIPER (co-written with Dave and Toni Arthur, adapted from Robert Browning’s poem). Orchard Theatre, Barnstaple and tour.
	SAVE THE HUMAN (based on a story by Tony Husband and David Wood). Cambridge Theatre Company at the Arts Theatre, Cambridge and on tour. Subsequently Whirligig Theatre tour including Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, 1990. Also directed the production.
	THE BFG (based on the book by Roald Dahl). Clarion Productions, tours and West End seasons (Aldwych, Albery and Playhouse Theatres). Also directed the production.
	THE WITCHES (based on the book by Roald Dahl). Clarion Productions, tours and West End seasons (Duke of York’s and Vaudeville Theatres). Also directed the production.
	RUPERT AND THE GREEN DRAGON (book, music and lyrics) (based on the Rupert stories and characters by Mary Tourtel and Alfred Bestall). Layston Productions tour. Also directed the production.
	NODDY (book, music and lyrics) (based on the stories of Enid Blyton). Clarion Productions tour, including Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. Also directed the production.
	MORE ADVENTURES OF NODDY (book, music and lyrics) (based on the stories of Enid Blyton). Clarion Promotions tour. Also directed the production.
	BABE, THE SHEEP-PIG (based on the book by Dick King-Smith). Whirligig Theatre tour and Manchester Library Christmas season. Also directed the production.
	THE FOREST CHILD (a children’s opera based on the book by Richard Edwards, libretto by David Wood music by Derek Clark). Commissioned by Welsh National Opera, touring to primary schools. Unpublished
	THE TWITS (based on the book by Roald Dahl) Belgrade Theatre, Coventry. Subsequently on tour, including Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.
	SPOT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY (book, music and lyrics) (based on the books by Eric Hill) Oxford Playhouse and tour, including Peacock Theatre, London. Also directed the production
	TOM’S MIDNIGHT GARDEN (based on the book by Philippa Pearce) Unicorn Theatre at the Pleasance, London, and tour and New Victory Theatre, New York.
	THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER'S LUNCH (book, music and lyrics) (based on the book by Ronda and David Armitage). Written for children to perform. Oxford Playhouse. Published J. Weinberger. Also directed the production.
	FANTASTIC MR FOX (based on the book by Roald Dahl) Belgrade Theatre, Coventry.
	JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (based on the book by Roald Dahl) Double premiere – Sherman Theatre, Cardiff and Birmingham Stage Company at the Old Rep. and on tour.
	LADY LOLLIPOP (based on the book by Dick King-Smith). Written for children to perform. It was first performed by Farmborough Primary School, Bath. Published by Walker Books, performances licensed by Samuel French.
	DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD (based on the book by Roald Dahl). Sherman Theatre, Cardiff. Subsequent tour by Birmingham Stage Company, including Bloomsbury Theatre, London.
	CLOCKWORK (based on the book by Philip Pullman). Libretto. Music by Stephen McNeff. Unicorn Theatre. Linbury Studio, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Published Peters Edition.
	FIMBLES LIVE! (based on the tv series). Bloomsbury Theatre, London, then toured by Fiery Angel Ltd.
	THE QUEEN'S HANDBAG. Play to celebrate the Queen's 80th birthday. Performed in Buckingham Palace Gardens as part of the Children's Party at the Palace, broadcast live on BBC1 and seen by 8,000,000 viewers. Unpublished.
	THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA. (book, music and lyrics) (adapted from the book by Judith Kerr). Produced by Nick Brooke and Kenny Wax. Bloomsbury Theatre, London and tour. Also directed the production followed by several UK and foreign tours, and West End seasons.
	GEORGE'S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE (based on the book by Roald Dahl) Birmingham Stage Company tour, opened Capitol Theatre, Horsham, followed by Birmingham Old Rep Christmas season, tour and Bloomsbury Theatre, London.
	2010 GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU (based on the book by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram, book, music and lyrics by David Wood) Sally Humphreys Productions tour, opened Rose Theatre, Kingston.
	GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM (based on the book by Michelle Magorian) Chichester Festival Theatre/Children’s Touring Partnership production, opened at Chichester, followed by tour and subsequent West End season at the Phoenix Theatre, followed by another tour 'in 2015, plus West End Christmas season at the Duke of York's, presented by Fiery Angel.
	THE MAGIC FINGER (based on the book by Roald Dahl) First produced by Imagination Stage in Bethesda, Washington DC in 2013.

LIST OF PUBLISHED CHILDREN’S BOOKS

	THE OPERATS OF RODENT GARDEN Illustrated by Geoffrey Beitz Published by Methuen
	THE DISCORATS Illustrated by Geoffrey Beitz Published by Methuen
	POEMS IN THE KINGFISHER BOOK OF COMIC VERSE Anthology edited by Roger McGough Published by Kingfisher
	THE GINGERBREAD MAN Illustrated by Sally Ann Lambert Published by Puffin
	PLAYSTAGE Two ROBIN HOOD plays Co-written with Dave and Toni Arthur, (in anthology) Published by Methuen
	CHISH ‘N’ FIPS Illustrated by Don Seed (to accompany Central tv series) Published by Boxtree
	PLAY THEATRE: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK THE NATIVITY. Published by Pavilion
	SIDNEY THE MONSTER Illustrated by Clive Scruton *Won the Nottinghamshire Children’s Book Award 1989. Walker
	HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOUSE! Created with and illustrated by Richard Fowler Published by Hodder & Stoughton
	SAVE THE HUMAN Created with and illustrated by Tony Husband Published by Hamish Hamilton
	POEMS IN THE MUCH BETTER STORY BOOK Anthology Published by Red Fox
	BABY BEAR'S BUGGY RIDE (To the Shops) and (To the Park) Created with and illustrated by Richard Fowler Published by Hazar
	THE BFG : PLAYS FOR CHILDREN Adapted from the book by Roald Dahl Published by Puffin
	MEG AND MOG : FOUR PLAYS FOR CHILDREN Adapted from the books by Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski Published by Puffin
	POP-UP THEATRE : CINDERELLA Created with and illustrated by Richard Fowler Published by Kingfisher
	BEDTIME STORY Created with and illustrated by Richard Fowler Published byTransworld
	THE MAGIC SHOW Created with and illustrated by Richard Fowler Published by Hazar
	THE CHRISTMAS STORY A Nativity play Published by A&C Black
	MOLE'S SUMMER STORY Created with and illustrated by Richard Fowler Published by Transworld
	THEATRE FOR CHILDREN : GUIDE TO WRITING, ADAPTING, DIRECTING AND ACTING Co-written with Janet Grant Published by Faber and Faber.
	MOLE'S WINTER STORY Created with and illustrated by Richard Fowler Published by Transworld
	SILLY SPIDER Created with and illustrated by Richard Fowler Published by Transworld
	FUNNY BUNNY'S MAGIC SHOW Created with and illustrated by Richard Fowler Published by Transworld
	THE TOY CUPBOARD Created with and illustrated by Richard Fowler Published by Pavilion
	THE PHANTOM CAT OF THE OPERA Illustrated by Peters Day Publidhed by Pavilion
	THE WITCHES : PLAYS FOR CHILDREN Adapted from the book by Roald Dahl Published by Puffin
	THE TWITS: PLAYS FOR CHILDREN Adapted from the book by Roald Dahl Published by Puffin
	UNDER THE BED Created with and illustrated by Richard Fowler. Published by Tony Potter Publishing Ltd. and Barron's Educational Series Inc.
	MOLE'S BEDTIME STORY Created with and illustrated by Richard Fowler. New edition. Published by Random House.
	THE BFG: A Set of Plays, THE TWITS: A Set of Plays, THE WITCHES: A Set of Plays. Adapted from the books by Roald Dahl. American editions published by the Penguin Group.
	A PRESENT FOR FATHER CHRISTMAS Illustrated by Dana Kubick. Published by Walker Books.
	DANNY CHAMPION OF THE WORLD: PLAYS FOR CHILDREN Adapted from the book by Roald Dahl Published by Puffin
	SCARY MARY Created with and illustrated by Richard Fowler. Published by Woodfowl Books.

PUBLICATION OF PLAYS
(excluding Samuel French acting editions)

	ROCK NATIVITY Book and lyrics by David Wood. Music by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent. Weinbergers
	DINOSAURS AND ALL THAT RUBBISH Adapted from the book by Michael Foreman Music by Peter Pontzen Amber Lane Press
	THE OLD MAN OF LOCHNAGAR Book, music and lyrics by David Wood Based on the book by HRH The Prince of Wales Amber Lane Press
	THE SEE-SAW TREE Book, music and lyrics by David Wood Amber Lane Press
	DAVID WOOD : PLAYS ONE (THE GINGERBREAD MAN, THE SEE-SAW TREE, THE IDEAL GNOME EXPEDITION, MOTHER GOOSE'S GOLDEN CHRISTMAS) Methuen
	DAVID WOOD : PLAYS TWO (THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT WENT TO SEE..., THE BFG, THE PLOTTERS OF CABBAGE PATCH CORNER, SAVE THE HUMAN) Methuen
	LADY LOLLIPOP Based on the book by Dick King-Smith. Walker Books. Licensed by Samuel French.
	THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER'S LUNCH. Book, music and lyrics. Based on the book by Ronda and David Armitage. Weinbergers.

OTHER WRITING
(THEATRE, FILM, TV and RADIO)

	Songs for HANG DOWN YOUR HEAD AND DIE. Oxford University Experimental Theatre Club. Oxford Playhouse and Comedy Theatre, London.
	Lyrics for THE OXFORD LINE, revue, (music by John Gould), Oxford Theatre Group, Edinburgh Festival and tour.
	Lyrics for FOUR DEGREES OVER, revue, (music by John Gould). Edinburgh Festival and Fortune Theatre, London.
	Lyrics for AND WAS JERUSALEM, (music by John Gould, book by Mick Sadler). Oxford University Experimental Theatre Club. Subsequently, as A PRESENT FROM THE CORPORATION, Swan Theatre, Worcester and (showcase) Fortune Theatre, London.
	Music and lyrics for A LIFE IN BEDROOMS (book by David Wright), Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. Subsequently, as THE STIFFKEY SCANDALS of 1932, on BBC2 TV and at Queen’s Theatre, London, 1969. Subsequently revived as THE PROSTITUTES’ PADRE, Norwich Playhouse, 1997.
	Lyrics for THREE TO ONE ON, revue, (music by John Gould). Tour, Edinburgh Festival and BBC2 TV.
	Lyrics for POSTSCRIPTS, revue, (music by John Gould). King’s Head, London.
	Songs for HAVE YOU SEEN MANCHESTER? 69 Theatre Company, Manchester.
	Lyrics for DEAD CENTRE OF THE MIDLANDS, revue, (music by John Gould). Swan Theatre, Worcester.
	Lyrics for CINDERELLA (book Sid Colin, music by John Gould) Citizens Theatre, Glasgow.
	Lyrics for DOWN UPPER STREET, revue, (music by John Gould) King’s Head, London.
	Lyrics for TURN YOUR OWN SOD, revue, (music by John Gould). Swan Theatre, Worcester.
	Lyrics for JUST THE TICKET, revue, (music by John Gould). Thorndike Theatre, Leatherhead.
	MAUDIE (co-written with Iwan Williams). A musical diary of Maudie Littlehampton. Thorndike Theatre, Leatherhead.
	ROCK NATIVITY (books and lyrics, with music by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent). TV production STV and RTE.
	SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS (film screenplay based on Arthur Ransome’s book) EMI
	Lyrics and sketches for CHI-CHESTNUTS, revue. Assembly Rooms, Chichester.
	Lyrics for THINK OF A NUMBER, revue, (music by John Gould). Key Theatre, Peterborough.
	Lyrics for BARS OF GOULD, revue, (music by John Gould). Northcott Theatre, Exeter and tour.
	EMU’S CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE (tv special). London Weekend.
	WRITER’S WORKSHOP (schools’ tv). Thames.
	THE LUCK OF THE BODKINS (based on the book by P.G. Wodehouse, co-written with John Gould). Theatre Royal, Windsor.
	CHIPS’ COMIC (Early Learning tv series). Verronmead/Channel 4
	CHISH ‘N’ FIPS (Children’s tv series, based on play by David Wood). Holmes Associates/ Central.
	SEEING AND DOING (schools’ tv series). Thames.
	THE GINGERBREAD MAN (tv production of David Wood’s play). Channel 4.
	THE OLD MAN OF LOCHNAGAR (adapted for tv from David Wood’s play based on the book by HRH The Prince of Wales). Channel 4.
	BACK HOME (film screenplay based on the book by Michelle Magorian. Verronmead/TVS and Disney Channel). Daytime Emmy Nomination for best screenplay.
	TIDE RACE (tv film for Central tv/European Broadcasting Union).
	WATCH (schools’ tv series). Spelthorne/BBC
	THE GINGERBREAD MAN (animation children’s tv series). FilmFair/Central
	SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS (radio adaptation from Arthur Ransome’s book. Catherine Bailey Productions for BBC Radio 4).
	THE GO-BETWEEN (based on the book by LP Hartley. Music by Richard Taylor, book by David Wood, lyrics by Richard Taylor and David Wood). Co-production by West Yorkshire Playhouse, Derby Theatre and Theatre Royal, Northampton. First David Wood show for adults for many, many years! Won Best Musical Production, Theatre UK Awards 2012.

ACTING (stage and film)

	Extra (Chichester Festival Theatre) Oxford University, including HANG DOWN YOUR HEAD AND DIE (Oxford Playhouse and Comedy Theatre, London) – nomination for Best New Actor (Variety critics), the Fool in KING LEAR, Algernon in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Wagner in Richard Burton/ Elizabeth Taylor DOCTOR FAUSTUS , all at Oxford Playhouse; Puck in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Stratford open air); A SPRING SONG (Edinburgh Festival and Mermaid Theatre, London), THE OXFORD LINE (Edinburgh Festival), FOUR DEGREES OVER (Edinburgh Festival, tour and Fortune Theatre, London).
	Repertory at Worcester, Watford, Edinburgh, Windsor and Salisbury. Directing at Worcester.
	Johnny in IF… (film, Memorial Enterprises, director Lindsay Anderson).
	THREE TO ONE ON (revue), tour and Edinburgh Festival.
	Roger in AFTER HAGGERTY (David Mercer), Royal Shakespeare Company at the Aldwych and Criterion Theatres, London.
	The Son in VOYAGE ROUND MY FATHER (John Mortimer), Greenwich Theatre, London. Nomination for Best New Actor (Plays and Players). Subsequently, opposite Sir Michael Redgrave, Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto (1972).
	James in ME TIMES ME TIMES ME (Alan Ayckbourn), tour.
	HUSBANDS AND LOVERS (Molnar) Soho-Poly, London.
	Frank in MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION (Shaw) Thorndike Theatre, Leatherhead.
	JUST THE TICKET (revue), Thorndike Theatre, Leatherhead.
	THE PROVOK’D WIFE (Vanburgh), Greenwich Theatre, London.
	PIG OF THE MONTH (Jonathan Lynn), Prince of Wales, Wimbledon.
	THINK OF A NUMBER (revue), Key Theatre, Peterborough.
	Bingo Little in JEEVES (Wodehouse, Ayckbourn , Lloyd Webber), Her Majesty's Theatre, London.
	Thompson in ACES HIGH (film, Benjamin Fisz Productions, director Jack Gold).
	Bowers in TERRA NOVA (Ted Tally), Chichester Festival Theatre.
	SWEET WILLIAM (film, Don Boyd Productions, director Claude Whatham)
	NORTH SEA HIJACK (film, Cinema Seven Productions, director Andrew V. McClaglen).

TELEVISION ACTING SINCE 1969 INCLUDES:

David Wood with Shelley Winters in THE VAMP (London Weekend Television)

THE VAMP (opposite Shelley Winters), MAD JACK, Z CARS, TOYS, A BRUISED DAFFODIL OF LAST NIGHT’S SIN, OUT OF THE UNKNOWN, ONLY THREE CAN PLAY, JIM’LL FIX IT, A FAMILY AT WAR, KILLING TIME, LET’S MAKE A MUSICAL, MENACE, FATHERS AND SONS, START THE CLOCK, CROWN COURT, CHERI, A SENSE OF LOSS, UP AND UNDER, FUNNY HA HA, THE LOVE SCHOOL, DIXON OF DOCK GREEN, DISRAELI, MARKED PERSONAL, VAN DER VALK, LAY ON FIVE, TROUBLE WITH GREGORY, THE NEW AVENGERS, BUREAUCRACY OF LOVE, THE TROUBLESHOOTERS, HUNTINGTOWER, PLAYAWAY, David Wood with Barbara Flynn in A FAMILY AT WAR (Granada TV)

David Wood with Barbara Flynn in A FAMILY AT WAR (Granada TV)

YOU DON’T REMEMBER, JACKANORY, STAR TURN, CILLA’S WORLD OF COMEDY, ALL-STAR RECORD BREAKERS, WOYZECK, WATCH, SEEING AND DOING, TRICKY BUSINESS, WRITER’S WORKSHOP, WHEN THE BOAT COMES IN, THE BRACK REPORT, THREE TO ONE ON, DANGER UXB, ENEMY AT THE DOOR, LONGITUDE.

VOICE-OVERS INCLUDE:

THE INVASION OF SPACE : NOVGOROD, CHRONICLE, NINE LIVES, MAX ERNST, KAFKA’S CASTLE.

RADIO ACTING SINCE 1969 INCLUDES:

BLACK SNOW, THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, MENDELSSOHN IN SCOTLAND, SEMI-CIRCLES, BARS OF GOULD, A MEETING AT OXFORD, GENERATION OF VIPERS, SANDRA, OH, YES IT IS!, LOOSE ENDS.

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