James Carrick's Plays

When Beach Haven Rest Home faces closure at the hands of a developer and a dodgy councillor, the residents resolve to raise the money to stay put. With alter egos and a chat line, chaos and warmth follow in equal measure.

"A brilliantly written and uplifting comedy — with witty one-liners and poignant moments of comic genius."

A dinner party among long-time friends spirals spectacularly out of control. Buried secrets, war trauma, and bitter truths collide in a night no one will easily forget.

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"I did laugh out loud, but then wondered whether I had any place doing that given how confronting Fall Out is. It made for a lengthy discussion in the car on the way home."

Heaven and Hell need a reset. God and Satan are collaborating on a new development for non-believers, and all they need is one stubborn atheist to sign on the dotted line.

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"If this is James Carrick's debut as a playwright, then the theatrical world is in for an absolute treat. The one question on everyone's mind — when's the next one?"

Set in rural Chipton Valley and centred around the Ramshackle Bar, Shaving Ewe follows a community thrust into the spotlight when the international speed shearing finals unexpectedly come home.

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"This play perfectly depicts a slice of rural Kiwi life — we found ourselves wondering if this English fella who resides in Auckland had been eavesdropping on our conversations down at the pub."