Robin Hawdon Author, Screenwriter & Playwright
Robin Hawdon’s plays include some of theatre’s best-known comedies, currently playing in numerous countries and multiple languages. Robin’s books range from historical drama to prize-winning thrillers. Plus a highly praised memoir of sixty years in show business.
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Primal Scream
Hawdon’s newest play. Simple to mount. Seeking premier production.
A young, feisty, rebellious girl from a difficult background is released from prison into the hands of a psychotherapist after attempting to kill her abusive stepfather. She turns out to be one hell of a handful for the shrink – highly intelligent, challenging, sexually provocative, and funny. And she has an extraordinary hidden talent.
Dinner With Churchill
Recently published. A novel based around an extraordinary true incident at the start of World War II, when fierce political enemies Winston Churchill and Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, and their wives, encountered each other under unusual circumstances. Part historical drama, part spy thriller, part romance. For those who are curious about the REAL Churchill.
“This captivating book offers readers a dazzling portrait of political turmoil and clandestine activities during World War II”.
Franklin Bauer – The Book Commentary
(The stage version of this event, titled THE LION & THE UNICORN, opened its UK tour on October 2nd 2024 at Theatre Royal Winchester.)
Number Ten
Robin Hawdon’s recent post-Brexit thriller. Political intrigue, high crime, romantic entanglement, and insights into the power politics within Number Ten Downing Street.
Short listed for the International Thriller Award, and the Euroscript Screenwriters Award.
Now available as a movie/TV pilot script – see under Screenplays.
“Number Ten would translate into the most fabulous television series.” Linda Hill, top 500 Amazon Reviewer.
“Some books are just screaming out for a movie adaptation, and this is definitely one of them.” Timothy Arden, Yorkshire Post.
Almost Famous: Recollections
Recently published memoir
Few people’s careers have spanned as many aspects of the show business world as have Robin Hawdon’s. From stage, TV, and film actor (who came close to being James Bond), to playwright performed in over forty countries, to West End stage director, to mainstream Theatre Director, to award winning novelist, his activities include both triumphs and major setbacks.
Here are told stories of his encounters with many famous names from British and Hollywood show business, together with entertaining tales of Hawdon’s lively domestic life spread over four different countries.
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