Writer

As an award-winning writer my deep love of storytelling is the dominant motivation when creating fascinating characters with distinct drives. Inspired by life, I’m always looking for fresh perspectives from unheard voices during the development of scripts for stage, screen, radio, podcasts, and commissions.

‘Reality Check’

Reality Check performed at London’s Stratford Circus Theatre and won the ‘Faith Drama Writer/Director Award’ and ‘Faith Drama Writer/Director Audience Choice Award’, 2016.

Party girl Keisha has a rude awakening when she is forced to confront the consequences of family loss and police injustice when cousin Tobias bursts into her world. The voices of the inner self and wider community play out with startling results.

Writer/Director - Kerri McLean

Cast - Luke Wilson, William Frazier, Veronica Lewis, Charlotte Chinn, Mark Ota.

“...a poignant and relevant script... the play accentuates both her writing and her directing capabilities... effective and artistically staged. ”

— Daniel Perks, Culture by Night Review

Ian (Wiliam Fraiser) and Keisha (Veronica Lewis) laughing together in 'Reality Check' performed at The Stratford Circus Theatre, 2016

Still of Tobias (Luke Wilson) in 'Reality Check' which performed at The Stratford circus Theatre, written and directed by Kerri McLean

Tobias (Luke Wilson), Keisha (Veronica Lewis), Ian (William Fraiser), Jenny (Charlotte Chinn), Policeman (Mark Otta), a scene inside Tobias inner mind. Reality Check performed at The Stratford Circus Theatre

Keisha (Veronica Lewis) and Tobias (Luke Wilson) look on concerned in 'Reality Check' performed at The Stratford Circus Theatre, 2016

Jenny (Charlotte Chinn) and Policeman (Mark Otta) look over Tobias (Luke Wilson) in 'Reality Check' performed at The Stratford Circus Theatre, 2016

“...McLean created a storytelling show... imaginative, magical and beautifully performed and held a captivated audience spellbound.”

— Alys Kihl - Artistic Director of Wonderful Beast.

‘Memories of Mermaids’

Memories of Mermaids performed at The Dome Studio, Bernie Grant Arts, and The Library Club, 2014

Rosa Lee is part of a homeless community known as The Thames Mudlarks, who keep watch on the banks of London's River Thames. There they wait in the hope that on the night of the full moon, the infamous mermaid will appear, and wishes will be granted. However when 12-year old school girl Marika Jones goes missing, difficult questions must be answered in a bid to uncover the truth of her disappearance. A thrilling story with themes of belonging, identity and sacrifice.

Writer/Director - Kerri McLean

Cast - Kerri McLean, (Musicians) Byron Wallen, Jack Ross

“5 Stars *****A triumph … fantastic modern fairytale…- Sascha Cooper Review, Latest Magazine

“…a gorgeous story of magic, wishes, mermaids … a scrumptious blend of humour, tears and poignancy...” - Suchi Chaterjee review, Brighton and Hove Free Press”