Nicolas Ridley

Nicolas Ridley writes fiction, nonfiction and stage plays. His plays have been performed by professional and non-professional companies in theatres and at drama festivals in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Belgium, Australia and the USA. A prize-winner and three times a Pushcart Prize nominee, his short stories, nonfiction and flash fiction pieces have appeared in a range of anthologies, magazines and literary journals in the UK, Ireland, Canada and the USA.

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Mangotsfield Junction. That’s where I’ll set my thriller.

I’d sometimes wondered how a man feels when he’s told he’s ruined.

Were You Anyone Before Dad's Army?

The missing history of Private Godfrey

My play about my father, the author, actor and playwright, Arnold Ridley, was given four performances by Theatre Reviva! at The Mission Theatre, Bath, 19-21 March.

Actors: Mansel David, Laura Fitzpatrick, Samantha Parry, Joe Sargent and Jaymes Sygrove.

Look, Arnold. Sir Henry Irving. The first actor ever to be king..

War would be a glorious adventure.

I found myself leading a group of stragglers back through…

A young woman handed me a white feather.

For four wretched years I sold boots and shoes.

House Full

Some audience reactions to the show:

“What a beautifully told and honest story, incredibly moving.”

“Congratulations on the marvellous production of Were You Anyone Before Dad’s Army? It was completely absorbing, very well paced, exceptional acting and superb direction.”

“Absolutely excellent – fantastic acting by everyone – deserves an award.”

“It held our attention all the way through.”

“Thank you so much for a great evening with wonderful performances full of integrity and authenticity.”

“If I had another free evening, I’d come back and watch a second time.”

“A fabulous evening to a packed house – beautifully written and acted.”

“Sensitive, very moving, brilliantly performed.”

“A really well-written play with a mix of humour and emotion.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed the play – lovely feeling script and so well acted.”

“Congratulations on writing and staging such an entertaining and interesting play.”

“Superb play.”